Concept Climax Revealed

Inspired by the legendary Cooper Climax F1 car.
July 26, 2006 4:55 AM
Filed Under: European, General

Press Release

Inspired by the legendary Cooper Climax F1 car of the late 50's, The Climax is a modern take on a British sports car, designed with the motoring enthusiast in mind. The car is a two seater with ample weekend away space. Powered by ethanol, The Climax offers competitive performance figures comparable to the Lotus Elise. The driver can programme the car via their lap top and make adjustments to the car's ECU using the Climax Control, enabling the car to be used on the road or as a track-day racer.

The light weight body, rigid chassis and minimal un-sprung weight ensures the climax has ultimate stance and balance.

Experience

The Climax is drawing on Britains vast Motorsport heritage whilst keeping a firm eye on the future.

The Climax offers a unique driving experience, designed with no roof, windscreen or doors. Sprinting to the car, launching your self over the bodywork, into the cockpit will evoke memories of classic Le Mans type race cars. The combination of wind in your face and being seated 6 inches from the road adds to the extreme feeling of speed and gives your body a shot of adrenaline every time. By using the Climax Control, within seconds, the car can be set up for the country lane or boosted to the max for the track.

Owning a Climax will automatically qualify you access to an exclusive club and guarantees the driver an unparalleled ability to turn heads.

If you are ready, flick the switch and be prepared for the most invigorating noisy wind blowing thrill of your life.

 Performance

 

Power

270 bhp @ 6500rpm

 

Torque

256 lb/ft @ 3600rpm

 

Transmission

5 Speed manual

 

0-60mph

3.4 secs

 

Top Speed

160 mph

 

Power to weight

494 bhp/ton

 

Fuel Consumption

24 mpg urban, 30mpg touring

 

Weight

546kg

  Specification

  Exterior

  • Light weight composite body shell

  • Adjustable aero screens

  • Rigid tonnaeu covers

  • Front and side impact structures

  • Adjustable aerodynamics

  • Rear diffuser

  • Retractable roll bar

  • Custom paint finishes

  • Flip up mirrors

  Interior

  • One piece composite race seat

  • Inflatable seat lining

  • Heated interior components

  • Four point race harnesses

  • Storage space

  • Adjustable passenger foot brace


  Drivetrain

  • Aluminium turbo charged flat
    four mounted longitudinally
    (V8 option available)

  • Ability to run on Ethanol fuel

  • Climax control, adjustable ECU
    system using USB control

  • 5 Speed gearbox

  • Limited slip differential

  • Stainless steel exhaust system

  Suspension

  • Fully adjustable all aluminium shock
    absorbers prepared by Koni

  • Faulkner race springs

  • Race derived rigid space frame chassis


  Wheels/tyres

  • Dymag carbon/magnesium wheels

  • 215/35 18 Front

  • 235/35 18 Rear

  Braking

  Front

  • Alcon four pot front calipers

  • Drilled and vented 304mm discs

  • Alcon racing pads

  Rear

  • Alcon two pot rear calipers

  • 280mm drilled discs

  • Alcon racing pads


Source: Text & Photos courtesy Concept Climax Ltd
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