Caparo T1
Objavljeno: Sr okt 04, 2006 1:16 am
Manj kot leto dni po ustanovitvi firme so že končali prototip Capara T1 (sodelovala sta tudi dva McLarenova inženirja) in ga sedaj veselo testirajo, prve primerke pa bodo oddali v prvi pol. 2007. Naredili bodo 2 na mesec, za 2007 že imajo polovico prodanih, tako da je treba kar pohiteti.
Avto ima razmerje cca 1 KM/kg, sposoben bo pospešiti do 100 v <2,5 s, do 160 v <5 s, sposoben bo tudi zavijanja in zaviranja s silo 3+ G (!!) (z downforce-om; mislim, da imajo Ferrari etc zavijanje tam okoli 1,1 G - brez df? - oz Koenigsegg ima 1,3 G) . Več v angleščini in tu:
http://www.caparo-t1.com/
Caparo Vehicle Technologies has achieved the monumental task of completing the first of two prototypes of its T1 supercar less than a year after the company was formed. We'll remind you that the T1 is a street-legal, ultralight F1-inspired racer designed by ex-McLaren engineers Ben Scott-Geddes and Graham Halstead. Powered by a 2.4-liter supercharged V8 rated at 500 horsepower, the T1 can reach 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds thanks to its low 1,100 lb. curb weight. The XP1 prototype car started under its own power, which is always a good sign, and will now begin comprehensive testing and tweaking before a second prototype, the XP2, begins additional testing in December. Customers will likely begin receiving their cars in early 2007, and Caparo claims it has half of its available production for next year already sold. The T1 will be not be a mass produced exotic, however, with Caparo capable of building only two units per month at its Basingstoke facility in the U.K.
The T1 is really a rolling showcase for lightweight vehicle technology that Caparo hopes will attract the business of aerospace and automotive companies seeking weight reductions through the use of composite materials, a Caparo specialty. Thus, Caparo's Chief Executive Richard Butler calls the T1, "but one-tenth of the business plan". Caparo has long been a supplier of aluminum and steel, but with the T1 it has demonstrated its capacity as an automotive component supplier that can design, develop and produce lightweight components for both the aero and auto industries.
[Source: Caparo]
3g cornering is developed by diffusers to generate almost all its downforce from the flow of air under the car. Front and rear wings are adjustable to tune
the Caparo T1’s balance.
Developed by engineers that helped deliver
the iconic McLaren F1, the Caparo T1 is a new uncompromised and unconstrained sports car that sets new boundaries in performance, driver experience and enjoyment. The Caparo T1 has an unrivalled, extremely high speed dynamic performance envelope.
The Caparo T1 is a track day and road going 2 seater sports car using aerospace and high formula composite racing technologies whilst providing race bred safety. This extremely lightweight sports car is capable of true ‘aerodynamic’ high speed performance and delivers a new level of acceleration, cornering and braking to the driver at 3g+ via its 1000 bhp/tonne performance specifications.
The Caparo T1 is a cost effective and reliable race car, setting new milestones in supercar performance.
Maximum Speed: >322kmh (200mph)
(Low downforce setup)
0-160-km/h (0-100mph): <5 seconds
0-96km/h (0-60mph): <2.5 seconds
(depending on tyre setup)
Lateral acceleration: Up to 3g+
Braking deceleration: Up to 3g+
fotke (3500 x 2340)
http://www.caparo-t1.com/downloads/medi ... ear_A4.jpg
http://www.caparo-t1.com/downloads/mediakit/rear.html
http://www.caparo-t1.com/downloads/mediakit/d_rear.html
Avto ima razmerje cca 1 KM/kg, sposoben bo pospešiti do 100 v <2,5 s, do 160 v <5 s, sposoben bo tudi zavijanja in zaviranja s silo 3+ G (!!) (z downforce-om; mislim, da imajo Ferrari etc zavijanje tam okoli 1,1 G - brez df? - oz Koenigsegg ima 1,3 G) . Več v angleščini in tu:
http://www.caparo-t1.com/
Caparo Vehicle Technologies has achieved the monumental task of completing the first of two prototypes of its T1 supercar less than a year after the company was formed. We'll remind you that the T1 is a street-legal, ultralight F1-inspired racer designed by ex-McLaren engineers Ben Scott-Geddes and Graham Halstead. Powered by a 2.4-liter supercharged V8 rated at 500 horsepower, the T1 can reach 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds thanks to its low 1,100 lb. curb weight. The XP1 prototype car started under its own power, which is always a good sign, and will now begin comprehensive testing and tweaking before a second prototype, the XP2, begins additional testing in December. Customers will likely begin receiving their cars in early 2007, and Caparo claims it has half of its available production for next year already sold. The T1 will be not be a mass produced exotic, however, with Caparo capable of building only two units per month at its Basingstoke facility in the U.K.
The T1 is really a rolling showcase for lightweight vehicle technology that Caparo hopes will attract the business of aerospace and automotive companies seeking weight reductions through the use of composite materials, a Caparo specialty. Thus, Caparo's Chief Executive Richard Butler calls the T1, "but one-tenth of the business plan". Caparo has long been a supplier of aluminum and steel, but with the T1 it has demonstrated its capacity as an automotive component supplier that can design, develop and produce lightweight components for both the aero and auto industries.
[Source: Caparo]
3g cornering is developed by diffusers to generate almost all its downforce from the flow of air under the car. Front and rear wings are adjustable to tune
the Caparo T1’s balance.
Developed by engineers that helped deliver
the iconic McLaren F1, the Caparo T1 is a new uncompromised and unconstrained sports car that sets new boundaries in performance, driver experience and enjoyment. The Caparo T1 has an unrivalled, extremely high speed dynamic performance envelope.
The Caparo T1 is a track day and road going 2 seater sports car using aerospace and high formula composite racing technologies whilst providing race bred safety. This extremely lightweight sports car is capable of true ‘aerodynamic’ high speed performance and delivers a new level of acceleration, cornering and braking to the driver at 3g+ via its 1000 bhp/tonne performance specifications.
The Caparo T1 is a cost effective and reliable race car, setting new milestones in supercar performance.
Maximum Speed: >322kmh (200mph)
(Low downforce setup)
0-160-km/h (0-100mph): <5 seconds
0-96km/h (0-60mph): <2.5 seconds
(depending on tyre setup)
Lateral acceleration: Up to 3g+
Braking deceleration: Up to 3g+
fotke (3500 x 2340)
http://www.caparo-t1.com/downloads/medi ... ear_A4.jpg
http://www.caparo-t1.com/downloads/mediakit/rear.html
http://www.caparo-t1.com/downloads/mediakit/d_rear.html
