Caparo T1 Climate option launched - Video included!

CAPARO T1

DARLASTON, UK : March 19, 2009 - Caparo T1, the fastest performance supercar from Caparo Vehicle Technologies, is now available in its new Race Extreme version. The vehicle, aimed specifically at the high end of the track day market, boasts the car's utmost race specification and is set to deliver the ultimate driving experience.

CAPARO T1 Race Extreme / T1

Caparo T1 Climate option launched

Caparo T1, the ultimate supercar designed and manufactured Caparo Vehicle Technologies, is now available with a full climate pack. The option is being introduced as a result of customer demand and can be installed on all new orders as well as retrofitted on the existing Caparo T1 cars.

Following a highly successful launch in the UAE and increased customer demand, Caparo Vehicle Technologies have introduced a new optional extra for the Caparo T1. All current car specifications can now be built with a full climate pack which includes a plexiglass canopy and air conditioning. The canopy, made from a toughened acrylic used in armoured windshields and helicopters, slides forward over the nose of the vehicle, and this option costs £21,760. In addition to the canopy configuration, an air conditioning unit can also be fitted with a cost of £3,750. Both these extras, part of the Caparo T1 Climate, can also be retrofitted to existing cars.

CAPARO T1 Seats

Video : CAPARO T1 Promotional Video

CAPARO T1 Technical Data :
Description

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

Dimensions

• Length : 4,066mm
  
• Width : 1,990mm
  
• Height : 1,076mm
  
• Wheelbase : 2,900mm

Body

• Carbon fibre multi part body with tuneable aerodynamics
  
• Designed in sections for easy repair
  
• Carbon/glass and Nomex panel construction

Chassis

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

Aerodynamics

• Front cockpit road aero screen, other options available for track use
  
• Ground effect diffuser
  
• Adjustable front twin element wing
  
• Adjustable rear single element wing
  
• Adjustable fowler flaps
  
• Low drag body design
  
• Range of wing options road and track

Engine

• 3496cc 32v 90° V8
  
• Longitudinal, mid, rear wheel drive
  
• Normally aspirated, fuel injected Dry sump
  
• 575bhp @ 10,500rpm
  
• 420Nm (310lbft) at 9,000rpm

Electronics

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

Gearbox

• 6 speed sequential
  
• Bespoke magnesium with pneumatic gear shift system
  
• Paddle shift gear change control
  
• Limited slip differential
  
• Equal length hollow tripode driveshafts
  
• Various gear and final drive ratios available

Performance

• 0-60mph / 0-96kmh : Under 2.5 seconds (depending on tyre setup)
  
• Top speed : 205mph / 329kmh (low downforce setup)
  
• Power : 575bhp @ 10,500rpm
  
• Torque : 310lbft @ 9,000rpm
  
• Power : weight 1,075 bhp per tonne
  
• Specific output : 164bhp per litre
  
• Lateral acceleration : Up to 4g+
  
• Braking deceleration : Up to 4g+

Brakes

• 355m drilled/ventilated race discs front and rear
  
• Fully floating discs
  
• Front 6 pot billet machined Caparo AP Braking callipers
  
• Rear 4 pot billet machined Caparo AP Braking callipers
  
• Fully adjustable brake bias pedal box
  
• Various Track Pad compound options available
  
• 355mm x 35mm Ceramic disc and pad option

Steering

• Magnesium cased light weight high ratio steering rack
  
• Bespoke quick release steering wheel

Capacities

• Dry sump tank 6 litres
  
• Fuel tank 55 litres

Suspension

• Streamline double wishbone front and rear
  
• Tuneable front anti roll bar
  
• Five way adjustable race dampers
  
• Adjustable ride heights for road and track

Wheels & Tyres

• Bespoke 10 x 18 Front and 11 x 19 Rear Aluminium Road Wheels with P Zero Corsa 235/40 R18 Front, P Zero Corsa 295/30 R19 Rear road tyres

Safety

• Central safety cell with high strength steel roll hoop
  
• Composite front crash structure
  
• Head protection system
  
• 4-point harness (6 point option available) for driver and passenger compatible with

Equipment

• Road legal SVA approved road version and full track versions available
  
• Road and track parts fully interchangeable
  
• Race screen standard with bib screen option

Images : CAPARO T1

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