British supercar

Niche British supercar manufacturer Keating introduced a new model, one of the modifications which, according to the calculations of the creators should set a new speed record for a production car. One of supercars Keating, were designated TKZ, in 2009, he has managed to become the champion, speeding up to 416 km / h, but the result was soon surpassed by Bugatti and Hennessey.

The new model has a powerful seven-liter LS7 V8 from General Motors, which supplies all the power to the rear wheels. Basic engine power will be around 505 horsepower, then offered a more powerful versions of 640 or 800 horsepower. With the latest modification of the 990-pound car will dial the first "hundred" for 2 seconds. The body is made from ultra-light and strong material such as Kevlar and carbon fiber, and the vehicle frame is made of aluminum. Project author and owner Anthony Keating admits that the inspiration to create the car served as a supercar Jaguar XJ220.

The price of the car is difficult to say. The fact that each copy is handmade customized owner, and the final cost depends on the preferences of the client. For the most avid riders, a special series of modifications, allowing to remove the engine from 1000 to 2500 horsepower. However, Anthony said that the 800-strong version will cost about 750,000 pounds (more than 890 000 euro) .

For the most powerful 2500-strong version prepared for a special mission in October supercar will try to win back the title of the fastest production car in the world. Keating plans to overcome the threshold of 540 kilometers per hour. It may seem incredible, but these are the ambitious plans set itself a small British company: the press release Keating notes that developers expect to develop a speed of a vehicle, is approximately half the speed zvuka.

Source: autoutro.ru/news/2013/09/20/226309.shtml