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Random Research dp1
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:57 am
by hotsam
Now this would be a fun toy:
http://www.dpcars.net/dp1test/info.htm
Wheelbase 80.5", Width 70", Length 113", Height 39" (top of rollbar),Ground Clearance 2.5"
Proprietary AWD system with Polychain GT2 belt drive and Quaife limited slip differentials
Chassis: carbon, quick-change bodywork
Wheels 13x8, Tires 225/45-13 Hoosier R6 or 20x8-13 race slicks
Engine: Custom 2800cc V8, 375hp @10,000 RPM, 220 lb-ft @6500 RPM
Gearbox: 5-speed sequential with reverse
Weight: 850lb. Power/weight 970 hp/metric ton (2.25 lb/hp)
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 10:48 am
by sirwilliam
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:31 pm
by Sabre
Oh dear god, that thing would be rediculous. I take it isn't not road legal though?
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:34 pm
by complacent
Holy crap. 375hp. 800lbs. redlines at 10,000rpm? And has awd?
How many throats do I have to cut to get my hands on one?
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:54 pm
by WRXWagon2112
Did you notice this on the DP1 page?
Random Research DP1 wrote:4. Due to AWD system cars are not eligible for any existing SCCA road racing class. Other clubs, such as NASA, may allow dp1 to compete, however no guarantee of eligibility can be made at this time. The cars may be eligible for SCCA Solo competition in Modified class.
That's not fair!
--Alan
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 1:13 pm
by Mr Kleen
track days FTW!!!!1!11!!!!! 
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:26 pm
by hotsam
sabre wrote:Oh dear god, that thing would be rediculous. I take it isn't not road legal though?
I
guess you could purchase it not completely assembled and register it as a kit car.
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:27 pm
by Cereb Daithi
that thing looks FUN
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:28 pm
by Mr Kleen
kit-car/coffin
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 1:50 pm
by Libra Monkee
Coffin that can haul @$$.
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 2:17 pm
by Mr Kleen
every time I look at that car I expect to see a midget Batman jump out.
in a cool way.
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 2:47 pm
by Libra Monkee
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 3:29 pm
by Mr Kleen
after paying closer attention to the price, let me revise my statement:
Mr Kleen wrote:
every time I look at that car I expect to see a midget Batman with a Rolex jump out.
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 11:49 am
by snaab
Mr Kleen wrote:kit-car/coffin
At least you could die fast?
