Δευτέρα 29 Μαρτίου 2010

Rapier SL-C Superlite Coupe

Αμερικάνικο χειροποίητο supercar από την Rapier (με έδρα την Βοστόνη) και κινητήρια δύναμη από την GM (Chevrolet) με ιπποδύναμη από 480 hp (LS376 - 6.2L), 505 hp (LS7 - 7L) έως 638 hp (LS9 - supercharged 6.2L) και πολύ χαμηλό βάρος 1077 Kg υπόσχεται επιδόσεις αντάξιες των γνωστών brand.
Με κόστος από 134.000€ και customized χρώματα και ηλεκτρονικά μέρη εσωτερικού-εξωτερικού η εν λόγω φίρμα ευελπιστεί να προσελκύσει fan των εξωτικών σπορ αυτοκινήτων (όπως αναφέρεται και στο πλήρες όνομα του κατασκευαστή).
Παρακάτω φαίνονται ορισμένες φωτογραφίες και τα τεχνικά χαρακτηριστικά........


Τεχνικά χαρακτηριστικά:

Top Speed: 222 MPH
0-60: 3.2 Seconds
Curb Weight: 2375 lbs.
Quarter-mile Elapsed Time: 10.6 seconds
Price: $179,000 with LS376
Delivery: 9 Months

Chassis
• Aluminium Tig welded Monocoque Chassis/Space Frame Hybrid
• 6-point Racing Roll Cage utilising DOM CNC bent Seamless Steel Tubing
• Left-Hand Drive
• Chassis Mounted Serial Number Tags

Suspension
• CNC Billet Aluminum Unequal Length Upper and Lower Arms [Front & Rear]
• CNC Billet Aluminum Uprights [Front & Rear]
• Pushrod rear suspension
• QA1 Aluminum Double Adjustable Shocks - truly independent double adjustable with 24 compression & 24 rebound adjustments with evenly spaced valving changes.
• QA1 Springs

Steering
• Custom made rack and pinion
• Full Electric Tilt & Adjustable In/Out Steering Column
• Collapsible Steering Column
• Quick Release Steering Wheel

Brakes
• 6 piston calipers front & rear [330mm 2 piece vented & slotted rotors on front, 300mm 2 piece vented & slotted rotors on the rear]
• Triple pedals in stainless steel with master cylinders and brake bias adjuster
• Stainless steel brake lines with Braided flexible lines

Drivetrain
• CV joint stub axles

Cooling & Fuel
• Aluminium Radiator
• Twin Electric Fans
• Stainless Steel Cooling Tubes
• Fuel Cell
• Flush Mounted Filler Cap with Filler Neck

CCW Wheels
• Front: 18x10 Multi-Spoke Aluminum
• Rear: 18x13 Multi-Spoke Aluminum
• Large Tires

Electrical
• Digital Dash 2 Pro+ with Data Logging, 2-axis G-sensors, Infra-red Lap Timer receiver
• Headlights, Tail-lights, Indicators
• Mirrors with LED Turn Signals
• 20 circuit colour coded wiring harness
• Wiper Package

Dimensions
• Width: 74 inches (1880mm)
• Height: 43 inches (1092mm)
• Length: 168 inches (4267mm) - excluding rear wing
• Wheelbase: 105 inches (2667mm)
• Weight: less than 1000kg's depending on options & engine choice

Stereo/Electronics/Entertainment System
--Standard System--
• Alpine IVA D106 DVD/CD/MP3 Receiver/AV Head Unit
• Alpine NVE M 300 GPS Navagation System
• Pioneer ND BC4 Backup Camera
• Pioneer TSD 1602 P [Front Speakers]
• Pioneer TSD 1602 P [Rear Speakers]
• Beltronics RX75 + Concealed Radar/Laser Detector
• Custom Rear Speaker Enclosure
• iPod/iPhone Holder

--Upgraded Premium System--
• Alpine IVA D106 Head Unit
• Alpine NVE M 300 GPS Navagation System
• Pioneer ND BC4 Backup Camera
• Alpine SPX 17 Pro with Crossovers [Front Speakers]
• Kicker Comp VT [Rear Speakers]
• Escort 9500CI Concealed Radar Detector/Laser Shifter
• Custom Rear Speaker Enclosure
• iPod/iPhone Holder

Body
• High quality gelcoat body panels with gloss finish
• Body/Prep-Fit & Finish
• Stainless steel front and side badges
• Paint as per chosen color
• Front Nose Access
• Functional roof scoop feed cabin with aircraft style vents
• Hinged rear glass for engine access Stainless steel alignment pins
• Vertical opening Mororized doors
• Waterproof weather-strip
• DOT windscreen
• Lexan for rear window, side windows & headlight covers
• 4 - 4.5 inches ground clearance with removable side skirts and front spoiler for track package
• Supplied with front spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser & chassis mounted adjustable rear wing
• Top scoop and two side scoops feed the engine compartment, Rear License plate holder

Chevrolet LS7 Small Block Engine
• Engine type: Cam-in-block 90-degree V-8
• Block configuration: Cast-aluminum with pressed-in cylinder sleeves & 6-bolt main bearing caps
• Bore x Stroke (mm/in): 104.8x01.6/4.125x4.00
• Displacement: 7.0L/427ci
• Crankshaft: Forged steel
• Connecting Rods: Forged titanium
• Pistons: Cast aluminum
• Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
• Cylinder Heads: CNC-ported aluminum; 70cc chamber volume • Valve size, intake (mm/in): 56/2.20 (titanium)
• Valve size, exhaust (mm/in): 41/1.61 (sodium-filled)
• Camshaft: Hydraulic roller; 15 mm (.591 in) lift (intake and exhaust)
• Rocker arms: 1.8:1; offset (intake only)
• Air intake: Composite manifold with 90mm single-bore throttle body
• Fuel: Premium required; 91-octane minimum
• Horsepower: 500 (373 kW) @ 6,200 rpm
• Torque (lb-ft): 475 (644 Nm) @ 4,800 rpm
• Engine redline (rpm): 7,000

Ricardo 6-Speed Transmission
• Torque Capacity: + 500 ft./lbs.
• Dry Weight: 200 lbs
• Dimensions: 15.5 (H) x 18 (W) x 31 (L)
• Limited Slip Differential (LSD) unit
• Concentric clutch slave cylinder
• External oil cooler fittings
• Shift cable-mounting bracket
• Bell Housing Starter Mounting 
• 1st - 2.611 Triple Synchronizer
• 2nd - 1.708 Triple Synchronizer
• 3rd - 1.233 Triple Synchronizer
• 4th - 0.943 Triple Synchronizer
• 5th - 0.767 Double Synchroniser
• 6th - 0.625 Double Synchroniser
• Reverse 3.135 Single Synchroniser
• Final Drive Ratio 3.36:1

Interior
• Complimentary Color Combinations Available
• Hand stitched Interior Panels
• Carbon Fiber Inserts [Option]
• Production Style Dash Moulding
• Cable Gear Shifter
• Digital Dash 2 Pro+
• Custom Fiberglass Seats
• Sun Visors
• AC System & Climate Controlled Heat
• Accomodates up to 6' 4" driver
• Billet Aluminium Cup Holder
• Tinted 3/4 Windows