Farbio GTS/Supercharged GTS

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Press Release September 2007

We are delighted to announce the exciting arrival of the new, all British Farbio GTS.

Now in production at our factory near Bath, the stunning Sports Car has a full carbon fibre body, space framed chassis, complete flat underfloor (incorporating a rear diffuser), giving the GTS an exceptional aerodynamic grip level. It has exquisite, flowing lines and an understated elegance combined with style, giving a truly refined sports car with outstanding performance.

Base price is £59,925 for the normally aspirated model and £71,675 for the Supercharged version.

The car is mid-engine ranging from a 262bhp normally aspirated model with 0 – 60mph in 4.8 seconds (est), up to 384bhp for the Rotrex Supercharged version with 0 – 60mph in 3.9 seconds (est).

The Farbio GTS has an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 360bhp per ton (250bhp per ton for the normally aspirated car). It is lightweight, weighing in at a nimble 1066kgs for the Supercharged model and 1048kgs for the normally aspirated version.

Brakes are AP Racing with Four Pot Callipers, 350mm vented front discs and 328mm rear, giving immense braking capabilities.

Suspension is fully adjustable dampers with Eibach coil-over springs to give the car an exciting, precise driving experience – a feature omitted from many modern day sports cars.

GTS customers will be able to tour in comfort with the spacious, ergonomic interior, with fully adjustable Sparco reclining seats allowing for a 6’6” driver. The controls have an easy accessibility with the touch-screen featuring satellite navigation, air conditioning and sound system as standard.

Long distance touring is made easier due to the 76 litre fuel tank and 220 litre boot capacity, which can incorporate a full size set of golf clubs or luggage.

Farbio Sports Cars has the benefit of an £11million order book for the next three years with customers from the UK, USA, Scandinavia and Thailand. Our UK waiting list is currently 8 months at the time of going to press.

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Farbio GTS Specification

Standard Specification
Full carbon fibre body
Touch-screen control with satellite navigation, radio and bluetooth capability
Electric windows
Electric folding wing mirrors
19" Multispoke alloy wheels
Toyo Proxes T1-R low profile tyres
6-speed manual gearbox
4 pot AP racing brakes with vented discs
Power assisted steering
Air conditioning with climate control
Sparco Milano reclining seats
Heated rear screen
Twin Exhaust
Remote central locking
Immobilizer
Bespoke Leather Organiser Pouches (designed by Bill Amberg)


Optional Extras
19" Split-rim alloy wheels
Tracker system
MP3/iPod connector to touch screen
Leather Interior
Metallic Paint
Heated front screen
Non-Standard Carpet Colour
Alcantara Headlining
Upgraded sound system
European Satellite Navigation
Armourfend
Coloured Callipers
Bespoke Luggage Straps


Full Specifications

Engine
3Litre V6
262 bhp
24 Valves
Mid Engine


Steering
Lock to lock: 2
Turning Circle: 12.8m


Performance
0-60mph: 4.8 sec (Est.)
Maximum Speed: 160+mph (Est.)


Transmission
Six speed manual gearbox

Brakes
Four Pot A.P. Racing Calipers with 350mm vented discs on the front and 328mm vented discs on the rear.

Suspension
The suspension comprises of a double wishbone setup front and rear, with fully adjustable dampers and Eibach coil-over springs.

Wheels and Tyres
Front Wheels: 19 x 8.5" offset 30mm - Multispoke design
Front Tyres: Toyo T1-R Proxes 245/35/19
Rear Wheels: 19 x 9.5" offset 30mm - Multispoke design
Rear Tyres: Toyo T1-R Proxes 285/35/19


Dimensions and Weights
Total weight: 1048kg
Length: 4215mm
Width at Front: 1895mm
Width at Rear: 1940mm
Width Including Wing Mirrors: 2130mm
Height: 1170mm
Wheelbase: 2675mm
Weight Distribution Ratio: 39:61
Power to Weight Ratio: 250 bhp/Ton
Fuel Tank Volume: 76 Litres
Boot Volume: 220 Litres


Corner Weights
Front Left: 205kg.
Front Right: 204kg.
Rear Left: 316kg.
Rear Right: 323kg.

The normally aspirated Farbio GTS comprises of a bespoke induction and exhaust system and along with a specially mapped ECU, it can produce an impressive 262bhp. This combined with the lightweight full carbon fibre body shell delivers powerful acceleration. The Farbio GTS also incorporates a flat floor the full length of the car, joining the front splitter and rear diffuser, which provides exceptional downforce giving excellent handling qualities.

With the large fuel tank and lightweight carbon fibre body, touring is made simple and enjoyable.

The boot volume is large enough to fit a standard set of golf clubs, or several pieces of luggage. There is also extra luggage space on the parcel shelf, secured with bespoke luggage straps.

The Farbio GTS can accommodate a 6'6" driver, into our fully adjustable Sparco seats.

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Farbio Supercharged GTS Specification

Standard Specification
Full carbon fibre body
Touch-screen control with satellite navigation, radio and bluetooth capability
Electric windows
Electric folding wing mirrors
19" Multispoke alloy wheels
Toyo Proxes T1-R low profile tyres
6-speed manual gearbox
4 pot AP racing brakes with vented discs
Power assisted steering
Air conditioning with climate control
Sparco Milano reclining seats
Heated rear screen
Twin Exhaust
Remote central locking
Immobilizer
Bespoke Leather Organiser Pouches (designed by Bill Amberg)


Optional Extras
19" Split-rim alloy wheels
Tracker system
MP3/iPod connector to touch screen
Leather Interior
Metallic Paint
Heated front screen
Non-Standard Carpet Colour
Alcantara Headlining
Upgraded sound system
European Satellite Navigation
Armourfend
Coloured Callipers
Bespoke Luggage Straps

Full Specifications

Engine
3Litre V6
384 bhp
24 Valves
Mid Engine


Steering
Lock to lock: 2
Turning Circle: 12.8m


Performance
0-60mph: 3.9 sec (Est.)
Maximum Speed: 175+mph (Est.)


Transmission
Six speed manual gearbox

Brakes
Four Pot A.P. Racing Calipers with 350mm vented discs on the front and 328mm vented discs on the rear.

Suspension
The suspension comprises of a double wishbone setup front and rear, with fully adjustable dampers and Eibach coil-over springs.

Wheels and Tyres
Front Wheels: 19 x 8.5" offset 30mm - Multispoke design
Front Tyres: Toyo T1-R Proxes 245/35/19
Rear Wheels: 19 x 9.5" offset 30mm - Multispoke design
Rear Tyres: Toyo T1-R Proxes 285/35/19


Dimensions and Weights
Total weight: 1066kg
Length: 4215mm
Width at Front: 1895mm
Width at Rear: 1940mm
Width Including Wing Mirrors: 2130mm
Height: 1170mm
Wheelbase: 2675mm
Weight Distribution Ratio: 39:61
Power to Weight Ratio: 360 bhp/Ton
Fuel Tank Volume: 76 Litres
Boot Volume: 220 Litres


Corner Weights

Front Left: 206kg.
Front Right: 206kg.
Rear Left: 324kg.
Rear Right: 330kg.

The supercharged Farbio GTS comprises of a bespoke induction and exhaust system and along with a specially mapped ECU it can produce an exhilarating 384bhp. This combined with the lightweight full carbon fibre body shell delivers powerful acceleration. The Farbio GTS also incorporates a flat floor the full length of the car, joining the front splitter and rear diffuser, which provides exceptional downforce giving excellent handling qualities.

With the large fuel tank and lightweight carbon fibre body, touring is made simple and enjoyable.

The boot volume is large enough to fit a standard set of golf clubs, or several pieces of luggage. There is also extra luggage space on the parcel shelf, secured with bespoke luggage straps.

The Farbio GTS can accommodate a 6'6" driver, into our fully adjustable Sparco seats.

The Supercharged version of the Farbio GTS combines all of the qualities of the normally aspirated car with a specially tuned bespoke version of the V6 engine and a Rotrex supercharger. The supercharged GTS has added cooling ducts, to accommodate twin intercoolers.

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The Company

Farbio Sports Cars was formed in late 2004, with the mission of taking the Farbio GTS into production.

Development work and engineering has taken just over two years but has achieved the ultimate result... the Farbio GTS and Supercharged GTS.

The company is based in the rural setting of Dyrham near Bath and production of the cars is carried out on-site. The factory has the benefit of highly experienced engineers and designers resulting in a professional and motivated team.

The team is led by owner Chris Marsh, who has an extensive career in the motor racing and British Sports Car industry.

The Farbio GTS... the definitive British Sports Car.

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The last portion of pics.

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

As gorgeous as that car is, I don't think it'll find many buyers. A shame... but meh...

[Matra et Alpine]

As gorgeous as that car is, I don't think it'll find many buyers. A shame... but meh...

Even if we assume the current £11M order book is for the most expensive then that's 150 cars. Which is not bad

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

Even if we assume the current £11M order book is for the most expensive then that's 150 cars. Which is not bad

Just so long as it pays off the development costs, then no one's complaining it just seems that an awful lot of these unique British cars seem to get vastly undersubscribed.

[bmwpower]

The front looks like the child of a carrera Gt and Ford Gt...looks alrite, but not amazing

[digitalcraft]

get a corvette.

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

get a corvette.

National pride says: "NO."

[Matra et Alpine]

get a corvette.

resale value, performance, handling and "pulling power" says NO

[Jack_Bauer]

I have to say I was deeply skeptical about this car after having such a long and troublesome gestation. I had doubts that it would ever even make it to the market. However, I have to say the finished article looks pretty darned good IMO, and with some impressive stats and specification lists. I just hope that the driving experience matches up to the promise and that it can find enough buyers at that rather steep price.

The name's still silly though. 'Farbio' sounds more like a Z-list celebrity hairstylist than a hardcore sportscar.

[Coventrysucks]

get a corvette.

Why?

If the only goal of car ownership is to get the best "bang for buck", get a Radical, or Atom - they'll beat a Corvette easily.

[digitalcraft]

Why?

If the only goal of car ownership is to get the best "bang for buck", get a Radical, or Atom - they'll beat a Corvette easily.

Um, no no all sorts of no. I was definitely not going just bang for buck. First, the radical is not a cheap car to maintain. Not cheap. Second, these are both track type cars.

There's plenty other good sporty cars out there, tons really. Corvette was just top of mind. the C6 is heavier, but 140 more horsepower, faster 0-60 time, not horrible fuel economy, etc etc, and it costs quite a lot less. And you can use it as an every day driver.