Devon GTX Sets One-Lap Record at Laguna Seca

Set to be unveiled at Pebble Beach

By Michael Gauthier
August 6, 2009 2:52 PM
Filed Under: American, Specialty Marques, Supercars

Devon Motorworks has announced their new GTX supercar has set a one-lap production car record at Laguna Seca.

The stunning event occurred during a private test session, where the GTX posted a lap time of just 1:35.075. This compares with rough estimates that put the Nissan GT-R's lap time at 1:39.62 and the Porsche 911 Turbo's time at 1:39.89.

According to the company's founder, Scott Devon, "The Laguna Seca test session showed us just a glimpse of what the Devon GTX is capable of from a performance perspective. Through further validation and testing, we know this car is capable of even greater lap times and making an even stronger statement about the future of the American supercar."

Look for more information to be released when the Devon GTX is officially unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 15.

Source: Devon Motorworks

Press Release (Click to expand)

Just Prior to its Public Introduction at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Devon GTX Sets One-Lap Record at Laguna Seca

Public, press to see first glimpse of American supercar on hallowed Pebble Beach grounds - Production to begin in first quarter of 2010

The all-new Devon GTX supercar has yet to be introduced to the public but that didn't stop it from making news. In testing at the famed Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca, the first vehicle from California-based industrial design house Devon Motorworks (devonmotorworks.com) turned in a production car lap record time of 1:35.075. Already recognized for its breakthrough design, the Devon GTX record lap demonstrates the GTX will stand on its own with the world's best supercars.

While this testing session was closed to the public, the rest of the world will see the Devon GTX in person for the first time when it makes its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 15, 2009.

"The Laguna Seca test session showed us just a glimpse of what the Devon GTX is capable of from a performance perspective," said Devon Motorworks CEO and founder Scott Devon. "Through further validation and testing, we know this car is capable of even greater lap times and making an even stronger statement about the future of the American supercar."

The test session at Laguna was the most recent in a series of rigorous validation sessions for the Devon GTX as the team builds to its public introduction in mid-August at the famed Pebble Beach event.

"There is no more important event in the world for cars in this class," Devon added. "We realize that - by introducing the Devon GTX at the Concours d'Elegance - we are asking the world's automotive elite to bless this car. With its bold design and outstanding performance characteristics, we are quite confident we will earn their approval."

Two key activities will highlight an exciting weekend for the Devon GTX:

  • On Saturday, August, 15, media will get the first live look at the Devon GTX at a press event on the Concours Ramp at the Lodge at Pebble Beach. The event will be hosted by Scott Devon and will feature key members of the Devon Motorworks team. Pricing and specifications will also be revealed at the event
  • The following day, on Sunday, August 16, 2009, visitors to the Concours d'Elegance will see the Devon GTX as it takes its place next to some of the most exciting classic and all-new marks on the famed putting green at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Following an exciting and busy weekend, the Devon Motorworks team will return to its Los Angeles headquarters to prepare the first production vehicles for sale to the public. The first Devon GTX will make its street introduction in the first quarter of 2010.

 

 

Comments

Prince_Ash
August 6, 2009 3:30 PM
its indeed a very interesting car, personally i don't like the look too much. i find the car constantly reminds me of a Rx-7 mixed with a Viper. still though id like to see how it could perform on the nurby since now a days most car companies are using this track as a benchmark for their cars.


Edited by user on August 6, 2009 at 3:31 PM
prowler97
August 6, 2009 4:09 PM
I give Scott Devon the kudos for trying to create an American Supercar. But this one is based on the Viper Chassis, hence the reason he tried to buy Viper from Chrysler. Say what you will, but any one with money can build a modified sports car and post those times. Until Devon builds a car from the ground up they will not get any respect...just ask Mosler.

Captain Scarlett
August 6, 2009 4:30 PM
now that's a nice looking machine, and only $500,000. shame I'm going through a divorce, else i could have used my 'married couple' student loan ... as a down payment for the numberplate!

jdmgtr
August 6, 2009 4:58 PM
I see TVR Sagaris, but that might just be me.

igabbmw
August 6, 2009 6:38 PM
Cool looking car + it's not another Corvette Based American Supercar. tumps up!


Edited by user on August 6, 2009 at 6:41 PM
v6s_stink
August 7, 2009 2:44 AM
I agree that additional cars based on the corvette are utterly irrelevant. The Devon is only marginally more interesting to me, however. The Viper is the other push rod American sports car that substitutes raw power for technical sophistication and modern engineering.

joshg_5
August 6, 2009 9:48 PM
Bring on the Ring!!!!

BavarianMS
August 6, 2009 11:32 PM
Hate the rear. Front is fine. Car has potential but I agree with prowler97. Taking another car and remaking it is not as cool as building your own from the ground up.

Honda_CRX
August 7, 2009 1:39 AM
Yep i see the TVR resemblence too.... they should have this in Transformers 3, then atleast there would be one decent looking american car... 2nd Camaro... the rest are WHACK!!

phavyarden
August 7, 2009 3:19 AM
The current record was from the Viper ACR

phavyarden
August 7, 2009 3:26 AM
with time of 1:35.117

Captain Scarlett
August 7, 2009 12:37 PM
A TVR/Corvette cross for $500,000

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