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Trackday Sports Racer
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Dennis Palatov, over the course of 4.5 years, has designed and built his own sports racer.
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Starting with rough sketches of his concept, Dennis evolved his ideas into a working prototype. The prototype features:
- All wheel drive
- Engine next to the driver
- Under car ground effect tunnels
- Inboard rocker arm suspension
- Provisions for a V8 engine
Specifications
Length: 113"
Width: 70"
Wheelbase: 80.5"
Height: 39" (top of rollbar)
Ground Clearance: 2.5"
Drivetrain: Proprietary AWD system
Polychain GT2 belt drive
Quaife limited slip differentials
Bodywork: carbon, quick-change
Wheels: 13x8
Tires: 225/45-13 Hoosier R6 or 20x8-13 race slicks
Engine: Custom 2800cc V8,
375hp @10,000 RPM,
220 lb-ft @6500 RPM
Gearbox: 5-speed sequential with reverse
Weight: 850lb.
Power/weight: 970 hp/metric ton
(2.25 lb/hp)
Pricing:
Projected price as of March 2006: $125,000
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