Based on the estimated specs on this thing, it might well become the purest driving experience ever. How does it sound?
2.4 liter V-8
480hp @ 10,500 rpm
1000hp per ton
Predicted Performance Specs:
0-100mph: 5 second range
0-60: 2.5 second range
Predicted Fuel Economy: 30mpg (!!!!!)
lateral acceleration: up to 3+g's (A really good car will pull 1.12g's)
braking deceleration: up to 3+g's (A really good car will pull about 1 g)
Is this the ultimate roadgoing example of "form is function?" I think so.
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and the best thing is that it's not only a flagship car, it's also a technology demostrator showing that you can build affordable cars out of lightweight components that are economical and safe to drive. Apparently they're already talking to some car companies (ex: BMW) about using caparo's design methods into their own vehicles. If they can make a car that's probably the fastest road-legal car on a track, that also gets 30 mpg, then just think how awsome a normal roadcar would be!
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You don't need good rear vision because you're always in front!
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