Estimated Performance:Acceleration, 0-60:
3.4 seconds
(traction limited, est.) Acceleration,
0-100: 8.3 seconds (traction limited, est.) Quarter Mile ET: 11.7 seconds @ 135
mph (traction limited, est.) Top
Speed: 155+ (drag limited, est. with base engine package) Braking, 60-0: 125 ft (est.) Lateral G's:
0.95 (est.)
Specs:Engine: GM 5.3L all aluminum V8
LSx series, with higher power 5.7, 6.0, and 6.2 options available,
yielding 310 to 400+ crank hp Transmission:
Tremec T56 6 speed box, many options for synchros, forks, and gear
ratios Brakes: Girling
Girlock
finned aluminum single piston calipers with 11.5 inch rotors front and
rear Suspension: QA1
adjustable coilovers with independent unequal length A-arm front and
independent multi link rear
Reliability:
-domestic oem engine and drivetrain components with
proven
200k mile design life
-normally aspirated, eliminating complications due
to
mechanical and heat issues seen with turbocharged/supercharged
applications
-manual transmission with hydraulic clutch
-maintenance items like belts, hoses, thermostat,
etc are
standard parts and can be purchased at any auto parts store
-no expensive custom or modified wearable
components such as
tie rods, steering rack, ball joints, axle bearings, seals, etc
Practicality:
-street legal
-small rear cargo area
-excellent visibility
-good fuel economy (25 mpg hwy target)
-ground clearance of 5.00" allows for speed bumps
and
varied terrain
-zero overhang both front and rear yields unlimited
angle of
approach and departure
-power steering
-1.00" square Class 1 hitch receiver for cargo
platform
or miniature trailers -runs on ordinary gasoline (high octane preferable), no race gas required!
Safety:
-integrated roll bar and side bars
-five point safety harnesses
-carbon steel triangulated space frame
-daytime running lights
-roll bar mounted third brake light
-helmet (recommended)
-race suit (recommended)
-dual circuit/cylinder brake system |