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  1. 11-30-2004, 04:08 AM #1
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    Radical SR8

    Well 'christine' has gone on the dyno for the first time

    The new Powertec developed V8 produced 380+BHP on the test bed.

    The engine has now been mated to the novel drivetrain ( the oil 'tank' is in the bellhousing ) and run up on the road dyno and turned in a solid 300+hp at the wheels. Torque is 200+lb/ft and flat acrosss the revs from 4,000 to 10,000+
    http://www.radicalextremesportscars..../christine.mp3
    This is SOUNDING and looking good for a new track champion



    “When this development phase is complete, we will look at producing a two litre version, and a highly-tuned version for the hill climb boys. The sky is the limit. I’m expecting a call from Minardi and Jordan any day now!”

    Keep up-to-date at http://www.radicalextremesportscars....a_v8/index.php
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    Would this fit in the new F1 regulations?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wouter Melissen
    Would this fit in the new F1 regulations?
    Yes - hence his comment on Minardi and Jordan

    What is good news is this is NOT a highly-tuned version or a focussed version to a spec. Can't wait to see what they'll do for the hill-climb boys ( where currently SPECIAL DFVs and Judds rule the open-classes ).

    They're quoting a 30-hour race use before rebuilds. SO ..... wonder what they could achieve if the stress it out to only 6 hour use [F1 weekend]

    But even beter, imagine a sensible streetcar with 'normal' body and passenger comforts - got to be the one for the UCP Supercar

    I need to move seat again, the floor's wet
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matra et Alpine
    Yes - hence his comment on Minardi and Jordan
    Punk, that wasn't up there when I posted that question!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wouter Melissen
    Punk, that wasn't up there when I posted that question!
    no proof
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    Last edited by Wouter Melissen; 11-30-2004 at 04:41 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matra et Alpine
    no proof
    posted 21 minutes ago,
    edited 20 minutes ago.
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    Fantastic engine,what engine management is it running,love the engine dyno room
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4
    posted 21 minutes ago,
    edited 20 minutes ago.
    aha, but NO PROOF or audit trail of WHAT was edited.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Matra et Alpine
    aha, but NO PROOF or audit trail of WHAT was edited.

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    Quote Originally Posted by charged
    Fantastic engine,what engine management is it running,love the engine dyno room
    http://www.radicalextremesportscars....runs/index.php for even MORE pics of the engine dyno

    The management module is by MBE Systems.
    They've done systems for the Formula Opel-Lotus racers, WRC rally cars, Cosworth, Rover, TVR, Caterham along with bikes, boats and planes.

    So they've the experience to pull of a winner
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4
    you should stand an honest man
    I can tell no lie

    anyway ......

    Dimensions
    Length 546mm
    Width 513mm
    Height 440mm
    Dry Weight 92.6kg

    400hp.

    BIG

    The Quaiffe 6-speed transaxle only weighs 35kg

    So EVERYTHING for 130kg (290lbs) makes the idea of a sub400kg monster possible
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    that's one flat torque curve
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    I wonder if this fits in that new Caterham CSR chassis. That would make one awesome car.
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