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New caterham rival??
Hammerhead - 19/12/06 at 11:27 AM

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=15628

Phil. S - 19/12/06 at 11:39 AM

Not quite sure why they think of this as a Caterham rival. More of an Atom rival. Also 700kg doesn't sound particularly light to me.

Hammerhead - 19/12/06 at 11:49 AM

maybe KTM sounds a bit like ca ter ham

zxrlocost - 19/12/06 at 12:13 PM

once again no real pics

James - 19/12/06 at 12:26 PM

Must be quite difficult to actually make it that heavy!

Ballast?


Cheers,
James

designer - 19/12/06 at 12:27 PM

This is a very sad attempt at car making.

It's rubbish!!

Confused but excited. - 19/12/06 at 12:38 PM

700Kg for a track car!
Carbon fibre panels are wasted on a cast iron chasis and wheels?
Designed by a Japanese toy maker and built by I.K.Brunell!
My x-flow powered shed won't weigh that much and be just as quick, with a Nos Kit.

[Edited on 19/12/06 by Confused but excited.]

Hellfire - 19/12/06 at 12:39 PM

HERE

jimgiblett - 19/12/06 at 01:11 PM

quote:
Originally posted by James
Must be quite difficult to actually make it that heavy!


The 700kg is probably optimistic.

Iron Audi and DSG possibly one of the heaviest gearbox used in the sub 2ltr motors.

They are trying.

Styling is quite appealing but could do with shedding 100kg+.

russbost - 19/12/06 at 01:18 PM

There's already a kitcar looks vaguely similar to this tho' not quite as "space age" called something like "Sunrunner".

Re the weight, I'll be amazed if it comes out that light - after all, 7 airbags, seatbelt pre tensioners, doorbars & as already said heavy engine & box & with a price tag like that I'll be surprised if they sell many - you could buy a Lotus or VX220 for far less with similar performance, full creature comforts (well, ish) & a roof!

Kissy - 19/12/06 at 05:42 PM

700kg? Must be Pinto powered.

jack trolley - 19/12/06 at 06:03 PM

New Atom rival? Rather blatant!?