7evin Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Well I guess sooner or later it had to happen..... When money is no object. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/11196014_1.jpg http://www.rsperformance.co.uk/ RS Performance ‘Levante’ Technical Specification Price £POA A Sh!@#t Load, I'm guessing Chassis Caterham SV Engine 2.4-litre, 40-valve RST-V8 supercharged Max Power 500+ bhp @ 10,000rpm Max Torque 300lbsft @ 8500rpm Supercharge boost 0.8 bar = 11.6 psi Gearbox 6-speed sequential with paddle shift option Transmission LSD 0-60mph under 3 sec TBC Top Speed 150mph (limited) Wheelbase 2315mm Overall length 3300mm Overall width 1685mm Height 1015mm Ground clearance 120mm Weight From 520kgs = 1150 lbs Suspension Front is FreeStyle Rear is Dedion with Nitrons 3 way adjustable shocks all round Wheels Image Billet, Front 8 x 15 rear 10 x 15 Tyres Avon CR500 Front 195/45/15 – Rear 245/40/15 Brakes Hi Spec - Front 280mm vented. Rear 260mm. Exhaust system BTB 2 x 4-2-1 rear exit Dashboard Farringdon and SPA design Driver aids Traction Control, Launch Control 2 day driver training course provided on delivery of vehicle Additional features Pectel SQ6 ECU, Tracker system & Immobiliser, Fuel tank – ATL Fuel cell, Auxiliary power plug, Light weight hosing used on water & oil cooling systems, Optional mapping with valet mode option Brake bias adjust, Carbon fibre interior including Kevlar seats, Raychem wiring throughout, Engine and supercharger coolers, 8ltr dry sump tank, Bespoke luggage. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1213270766_2.jpg http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1040922293_3.jpg http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1252779531_6.jpg http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/307954737_9.jpg http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/690212055_12.jpg I don't even know what to say... Maybe Jay Leno can afford one. Cheers 7evin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 "A Sh!@#t Load, I'm guessing" - I think it was originally priced at 115,000 sterling pounds which should work out to 213,540.43 USD at todays exchange rate. A simple home equity loan and I could have one sitting in my garage! I'd want to change out the headlights and mirrors, but everything else I think I could live with! Bruce :7drive: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwind25 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 here here bruce...yeah...my lights are non traditional...but..these are just wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitmfgr Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I really dig the paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Does it look like they copied Brian's design for the scuttle shape? Quite honestly, I wouldn't buy this car even if I had the money. It's a bit gaudy, IMO. I'd just go with a straight up r500 and do the RST or Hartley engine swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitmfgr Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I wonder what could be done to an XR7 for the balance of $168,790.43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi7ot Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I wonder what I'd do if I plonked down all that wonga for one of those, pulled up to the gas pump, and had some punter ask "What kind of kit car is that?" m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Quite honestly, I wouldn't buy this car even if I had the money. It's a bit gaudy, IMO. I'd just go with a straight up r500 and do the RST or Hartley engine swap. I have to agree with Al.....and would just buy two r500's one for the street and one for track use and then take a nice vacation with the money saved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjslutz Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Many years ago I told several people that asked, it took me 2 years to build my Miura S. All thought I was a great builder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7evin Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 I wonder what could be done to an XR7 for the balance of $168,790.43 I think you would have to equip it with aircraft radios so you could get clearance from launch control for lunar orbit ... I think if I had that kind of money I would start with a clean sheet of paper and just go nuts..... Probably end up with what they have but abit sicker.... XR7 gone wild... Cheers 7evin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierats Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I would not really want to own one, but I would really like to drive one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7evin Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I would be willing to race one for them..... Could not race it if it was mine.... I would be a total nervous wreck... Cheers 7evin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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