Caparo T1 : Advanced F1 Technology on the Road

Founders Ben Scott-Geddes and Graham Halsted, who worked on the McLaren F1 supercar project, are aiming high with the £150,000 road and track car; an all-in weight of 465kg, plus 480bhp from the 2.4-litre V8 F1-spec engine.







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Specification

Description

• Advanced technology composites
• Ultra high performance
• Fully tuneable
• 2 seater
• Rear mid-engined

Chassis

• 2 seater carbon/aluminium honeycomb monocoque
• Separate front composite crash structure
• Rear tubular aerospace grade steel spaceframe

Engine

• Aluminium V8
• Dry sump
• 480bhp @ 10,500 rpm / 1000bhp per tonne

Suspension

• Streamline double wishbone front and rear
• Tuneable front and rear anti-roll bar
• Five-way adjustable race dampers

Body

• Carbon fibre multi part body with tuneable aerodynamics
• Designed in section

Electronics

• Fully tuneable engine ECU
• Bespoke wiring aerospace grade loom
• Multi-function race dash including data logging
• Speed sensor for traction

Safety

• Central safety cell with high strength steel roll hoop
• Composite front crash structure
• Head protection system
• 6 point harness for driver and passenger compatible with HANS devicr
• Fire system

Gearbox

• Magnesium/carbon 6 speed sequential gearbox
• Paddle shift gear change control
• Limited slip differential
• Equal length holow tripode drivershafts

Official website : Caparo-T1.com