Sunday, June 28, 2009

Is this the best Australian designed and made sports car?

Elfin MS8 Streamliner

The sleek Streamliner delivers breathtaking performance while providing creature comforts such as air conditioning and cruise control.
The classic ‘Le Mans’ style body features gull-wing doors, sweeping profile, an unmistakable radiator opening and side cutaways that recall Elfin’s golden past.

For those who want a classic, hand crafted weekend escape vehicle, the Elfin Streamliner is the ultimate touring sports car.

For more information go to: www.elfin.com.au

Drivetrain
  • Powered by an all alloy GM sourced LS1 5.7 litre V8 engine
  • Power is available from 245 kW to higher levels for track application
  • Torque from 465 Nm in standard trim to 750 Nm as required
  • Tremec T56 MM6 Heavy duty 6 speed gear box – competition specification packages are available
  • Specifically designed heavy duty - single piece propshaft
  • Power is transmitted through a GM 3.46 ratio limited slip differential – motor sport LSD unit is available as an option

Colour & Trim

  • Available colours include Ducati Red, Classic Silver, Elfin Yellow and Hemming Blue

Construction / Body

  • GRP body panels fully hand laid in the traditional manner to ensure each piece is manufactured to specific standards in thickness and finish for longevity

Brakes

  • Grooved and ventilated 4 wheel disc brakes

Steering / Suspension

  • Rack and pinion steering, solid mounted to chassis points for extreme accuracy and steering feed back, rose jointed ends for full adjustability

Wheels & Tyres

  • Alloy 18x8 inch wheels / other options available. 235 x 40 tyres high speed rated are standard – track tyres available

Construction / Chassis

  • Fully handcrafted, jig assembled space frame utilising over 65 mtrs of material
  • Various sizes are used in the construction of the chassis to obtain an extremely high level of race car design rigidity, to cater for the transmission of high levels of power/ torque to the rear wheels and to maintain precise steering geometry

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