SOLVED: del78 no. 47 by Paul Jaray: Madiba V8

del78 · July 18, 2010, 06:14:25 PM

what is this for 1 point?

del78 · July 28, 2010, 05:54:29 AM

experts time

del78 · August 10, 2010, 03:53:23 AM

time for a pros

Paul Jaray · August 10, 2010, 04:17:48 AM

Madiba V8

del78 · August 10, 2010, 04:35:09 AM

That's the one

Arunas · August 10, 2010, 07:00:52 AM

Is anyone interested in tech specs of it?

Amsterdam · August 10, 2010, 07:45:22 AM

Quote from: Arunas on August 10, 2010, 07:00:52 AM
Is anyone interested in tech specs of it?

Please do?

del78 · August 11, 2010, 03:21:54 AM

it was planned to have Chevrolet engine, V8 5,7 l with 450 - 550 PS reaching max speed 325 km/h and 0-100 km/h 3,7 s
Madiba had plans to start production in 2007 but as always probably it never happened

Arunas · August 11, 2010, 03:31:17 AM

Here it is:

Madiba V8 (2006)

QuoteThe car was originally built in South Africa (by which manufacturer?). There were plans to construct production cars in South Africa as well, but the car was to be redesigned in UK. The currect owner of the Madiba V8 project still is Mr. Mark Morley, I suppose, but due to financial problems the development may has been postponed.

Engine & performance:

   Position: mid-engined
   Type: Chevrolet V8 with Edelbrock fuel injection delivering
   Capacity: 5.7-liter
   Power: 450 bhp @ 6000 rpm
   Torque: 380 ftlbs @ 2500 rpm
   Drive:
   Top speed:
   0-100 km/h: ~3.7 s

Gearbox: Audi based 6-speed manual transaxle with LSD

Maximum speed in gears:
   1st: 36 mph
   2nd: 65 mph
   3rd: 100 mph
   4th: 141 mph
   5th: 5th   183 mph
   6th: 200+ (320kph)

Chassis: Finite element stress analysed tubular galvanised MIG welded space frame, with semi FIA roll cage, side impact bars, foam sandwiched sheet metal floor pan with venturi downforce system.

Suspension: Front and rear unequal length double wishbones with coil over   dampers

Bodywork: Two-seater. Glass re-enforced plastic (GRP), wind tunnel tested for drag efficiency.

Wheels / Tyres:    ARTEC 'MS' Alloy wheels
         Front: 18" x 8.5J P.C.D 120 with 245 x 40 'Y' Toyo Proxes T1-S
         Rear: 18" x 10J P.C.D 120 with 275 x 35 'Y' Toyo Proxes T1-S

Brakes : Dual Circuit hydraulics with vacuum booster.
         Front: 334 x 32 mm ventilated disks with grooved face and 6 piston Wilwood Calipers
         Rear: 328 x 20 mm ventilated disks with grooved face and 4 piston Wilwood Calipers

Dimensions:

   Length: 4100 mm
   Width: 1850 mm
   Height: 1100 mm
   Wheelbase: 2600 mm
   Weight: 1000 kg

Price:   £64,995.00

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SOLVED: del78 no. 47 by Paul Jaray: Madiba V8