Disclaimer Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Spartan V: A Ducati-Powered Featherweight Track MenaceENGINE: Ducati 1198SCAPACITY: 1199cm³POWER: 170HPWEIGHT: Less than 300kgBRAKES: Front & Rear - Wilwood lightweight 300mm ventilated and scalloped rotors, Wilwood 4-piston billet calipers and Wilwood rotor hatsPEDALS: Tilton racing pedal assembly with remote brake biasWHEELS: 17 x 7 inch lightweight race wheelsTIRES: 205/45 R17TRANSMISSION: 6-speed sequentialSUSPENSION: Fully adjustable double wishbone front and rear with QA1 adjustable lightweight shock absorbers (OHLINS suspension upgrade available)STEERING: Woodward Racing quick ratio steering rack and collapsible steering column, Sparco quick release steering hub, Sparco Formula steering wheelINSTRUMENTS: Ducati 1198 Digitek LCD dashSEATS: Sparco competition FIA-approved racing seats, Sparco Racing FIA-approved 5 or 6 point harnessesFINAL DRIVE: Drexler Motorsport Formula chain drive LSDCHASSIS: Trellis design spaceframe - 350Mpa DOM mild steel tubing with roll-over protection. FIA-approved roll bar optionalBODY: Carbon-fiberPERFORMANCE: 0-100km/h: 3 secondsTOP SPEED: 280km/hPRICE: $90,000AUDClick the link for more pics.Thumbs up, or thumbs down? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Less than 660 lbs?!Big thumbs up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Didn't Kawasaki and Yamaha both attempt something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Drordy Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 I have my doubts that they can keep the weight to under 700# with a steel tube frame. This guy is having trouble keeping weight under 900# and he's using a carbon fiber tub. Granted it's using a bigger engine, but not 200# bigger.http://www.palatov.com/cars/dp1.htmlRead the blog on the car here:http://dpcars.net/Would it be fun as shit to drive regardless? Fuck yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 I have my doubts that they can keep the weight to under 700# with a steel tube frame. This guy is having trouble keeping weight under 900# and he's using a carbon fiber tub. Granted it's using a bigger engine, but not 200# bigger.http://www.palatov.com/cars/dp1.htmlRead the blog on the car here:http://dpcars.net/Would it be fun as shit to drive regardless? Fuck yes!That's AWD. This is not. I'm also willing to bet that little V8 weighs more than the Duc motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 compare to ariel atom plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) That is pretty trick. The ariel atom weighs over 1300lbs and uses an actual car motor and can be made to be street legal. It would be hard to compare this thing to any actual car.Also, How is it hard to believe the guy kept it under 700lbs. He has probably weighed it. Steel tube frames are not as heavy as you might think, especially when they only need to support a motorcycle engine.Not saying it's not impressive. Just saying. It's believable. Edited September 16, 2010 by vw151 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Sign me up, that thing sounds freakin awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 That's actually pretty sick and I want one. End of story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 I bet that ducati motor makes it sound cool too. Wonder what kind of exhaust they fabbed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Not really a great deal in the idea that it is only 170hp... But, power to weight is KILLA!My answer?Crossbow: 1727 lbs/240 HP. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted September 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 I have a feeling this Spartan would eat the KTM Xbow for lunch and still be hungry for an Exige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) The Xbow and atom are sweet but I have a feeling this thing weighing in at 660lbs would just be on another planet. Plus, the xbow and atom are burdened with having to be street legal, which adds a lot of weight that does not help the car go faster.Doesn't the xbow have the VW 2.0T in it? I only think that's cool cause I have a GTI with the same motor.I always loved the ariel atom top gear review. Edited September 16, 2010 by vw151 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 I have a feeling this Spartan would eat the KTM Xbow for lunch and still be hungry for an Exige+13.88 lbs/HP > 7.19 lbs/HPThat's a LOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 +13.88 lbs/HP > 7.19 lbs/HPThat's a LOT!True dat, but I am not sure I believe they can pull off sub 600 pounds with steel...The X-Bow kicks major ass in the race series they run it in. Pretty neat and in person, way cooler...I really am interested in the Duc car, but man... I need to win the lottery... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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