May 12, 2008

Unique Retro Design

Filed under: Uncategorized - BigPimple @ 2:17 am

The retro-penned racer is the work of coachbuilder and restoration specialist, “Creative Workshop” that’s based in Dania Beach, Florida. Dubbed “Sport Speciale”, this one-off creation was influenced in terms of styling by the designs of famous racecars of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s like the Ferrari TR59/60, Aston Martin DBR1, and Maserati 450S. Details include original Veglia gauges, a Nardi steering wheel, original Marchal and Carello lights and Magneti Marelli switches.

Car Details:

Body:

  • Body constructed with exact “Carrozzeria” build techniques, as the famous Italian builders of the 50’s did. Body construction is “Superleggera” style.
  • All body and chassis elements of car completely fabricated from raw materials – from special thermo-formable acrylic headlight covers to the shift knob, which was machined from a solid block of Stainless Steel.
  • Panel “rub protection” in matching leather beading
  • Color: Ferrari Rossa Barchetta, OEM code 320

 

Performance:

  • Power to Weight Ratio: 4.95
  • Weight Distribution: 1000lbs/Front (45%), 1230lbs/Rear (55%)
  • Fuel Injection: 12 individual injectors and throttle bodies. Completely programmable – both on the acceleration and deceleration curve.
  • Traction: Cutting edge limited slip traction control. No noise, no clicking, power-to-positive-grip-wheel.
  • Handling: Racing, quick ratio rack steering, NASCAR-inspired fully adjustable front sway bar.
  • Completely adjustable coil over shock absorbers, with multi-position rebound control valving.
  • Fuel Cell: Fully Baffled, “1000 rivet style” hand built gas tank, Approximately 20 Gallon capacity.
  • Mechanical, self-proportioning, 4-wheel race disc brakes
  • Completely hand constructed header and exhaust system. Ceramic coated.

 

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