Trouble Maker Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Wow is all I can say. Too bad they only made 8 of them... and they are so expensive. Although I would say that's a car that's more than worth 200k if I had it to spend on a car. Make sure to check out the video in the link. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/16/all-eight-115-000-caterham-rs-levantes-sold-out/ http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/01_caterham_levante_so_450op.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1647545520 Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 wierd looking to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Exactly, I had to go watch that video again. The 'magical' number for lb/hp is usually 10lb/hp. Probably mostly because it's a nice round number. But to put it in perspective your typical 3000lb car would have 300ph. That's a pretty quick/fast car (depending on your definition). Regardless it can tell us, very generally speaking, how much scoot a car has comparable to another. A Bugatti Veyron with 1001hp, but weighing in at 4160lb's sits at 4.16 lb/hp A McLaren F1 has 550hp but only weighs about 2500lbs tips the scales at 4.54 lb/hp A Koenigsegg CCX weighs around 2600lb's and has a whopping 806hp for 3.22lb/hp All three of these cars at one time held the world record for the fastest (top speed) production car. I'm pretty sure the CCX still does... until they come out with the 'final' production run of special Veyrons with revised aero and a 200 or so more hp. .... This car has 50 less hp then the McLaren but weighs less than half as much putting it at 2.3lb/hp This thing won't win any top speed contest with those cars. With it being a seven style car, aero up top will become an issue pretty quick. But that it still paints a good picture of how much power that is for that size (weight) of a car. Also it's electronically limited to 150mph. I'd be pretty interested to see what it could do without the limiter. That car could easily hit 150mph+ on some road courses. Very lame they put the limiter on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 2.4 liter v8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 wierd looking to me. http://media.urbandictionary.com/image/large/srsly-40514.jpg It could be a fucking dick on wheels http://saladwithsteve.com/agcar.gif and I would still drive it. And you've really never seen or heard of a seven replica before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 I had a caterham 7 on gran turismo. It was a turd so I sold it for a mazda minivan, I was much more successful afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 It definitely would not be safe in a accident with an SUV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 What a stupid way to die, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 They may be sold, but you can still build your own. There are tons of sources for the chassis, then fit your own engine... LS7 anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Can't wait to see it head-to-head with the Atom 500!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitedslip7 Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 ^Thats just what I was thinking. That car is badass and all performance wise, but kind of looks like ass. I think I'd rather have the Atom 500... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 This car and the Atom 500 have the same motor. I'd personally rather have the Atom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Oh my... http://www.hartham.com/images/RST-V8%20engine.gif :wackit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Too bad they only made 8 of them... and they are so expensive. Almost as rare as an Integra GS....and its not even red!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost face Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 They make you take a 2 day advance driving class upon delivery, i hope that's included in the price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Almost as rare as an Integra GS....and its not even red!!! collectors item Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 All three of these cars at one time held the world record for the fastest (top speed) production car. I'm pretty sure the CCX still does... until they come out with the 'final' production run of special Veyrons with revised aero and a 200 or so more hp. .... Incorrect. The ccxr is the 3rd fastest production car. The Bugatti Veyron is 2nd. The Worlds Fastest Production car is made right here in teh United States. 1st Place Shelby Super Car (ssc) Ultimate Aero TT Testing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 America! FUCK YEA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 It's definitely sweet, but looking at it, I'm afraid I would fall out the side in a high g turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 SSC is sick, can't believe dude was driving 250+ mph with zero protection... guess it wouldn't help much at those speeds anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonneVille Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 They may be sold, but you can still build your own. There are tons of sources for the chassis, then fit your own engine... LS7 anyone? One of the best kits right here: http://www.angelfire.com/biz6/stalkerv6/kitcar.html Uses a cheaply available motor, trans, and rear axle. Total price for a built car is about $17,000. BTW, LS7 is a bit big for a 7 chassis, although if you could adapt the body to the transaxle and torque-tube set-up, it'd be wickedly well balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 One of the best kits right here: http://www.angelfire.com/biz6/stalkerv6/kitcar.html Uses a cheaply available motor, trans, and rear axle. Total price for a built car is about $17,000. I thought I'd heard some bad things about the Stalkers... Doesn't matter though. Anything can be improved with some pipe, a donor sportscar, and a welder. BTW, LS7 is a bit big for a 7 chassis, although if you could adapt the body to the transaxle and torque-tube set-up, it'd be wickedly well balanced. Oh, I don't doubt it's possible. If you can cram one in a miata, I'm sure you can fit one in a 7 clone. As above, a little cutting and welding can go a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Man thats nutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 SSC is sick, can't believe dude was driving 250+ mph with zero protection... guess it wouldn't help much at those speeds anyway. Looks a lot like a Diablo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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