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GT40FIED
08-20-2007, 08:54 PM
I'm not really sold on the looks, but it's hard to argue with 480hp @ 10,500rpm, 1,000bhp per ton, and 3G lateral capabilities.

http://www.caparo-t1.com/

IALuder
08-21-2007, 01:26 AM
is this supposed to be street legal?

Racing Rice
08-21-2007, 07:10 AM
Probably not.. But that thing is sick.. Hell, I just wish someone would come out with an affordable, street legal car two seater like the Ariel Atom.

ChrisCantSkate
08-21-2007, 09:08 AM
looks like an attempt at making a f1 car street legal.

IALuder
08-21-2007, 11:20 AM
thats what i thought chris. but i didnt see all the things to make it legal.

GT40FIED
08-21-2007, 07:24 PM
Actually, I believe it is supposed to be a street car. Whether or not it's legal in the US is another issue, but I'm sure it'll be legal somewhere. R&T recently did a write up on it. It's designed to "run on the ceiling" at 150mph. I'm not a huge fan of the styling, but the specs are incredible.

IALuder
08-22-2007, 10:23 PM
US and coo cars hahahahahaha

only if it runs on the devil juice. (e85)

GT40FIED
08-23-2007, 04:06 PM
Yeah, because you can buy E85....oh wait....NOWHERE. I love how it's marketed as an alternative fuel and available virtually nowhere. Here in the entire Kansas City metro area there's like 2 places that sell it.

IALuder
08-23-2007, 06:14 PM
hahaha, des moines runs on it. every station has that sells diesel. since im in farm country thats every place.

if you truly think e85 is a good alternative. do some research. its all bullshit.

Racing Rice
08-24-2007, 10:37 AM
We have gas stations around here selling e85. It's not abundant, but more and more are popping up. It is all BS.. I got 38mpg (with 87) out of my Del Sol this last tank. I'm happy.

GT40FIED
08-24-2007, 11:08 AM
Well it's not really about gas mileage (although I'm sure some assholes think it is). It's about renewable sources of fuel (oil won't be around forever) and cutting back our dependency on foreign sources for said oil. It's probably all bullshit made to distract you from real issues, but it could have some merit. Hell...it's still 15% gas to improve cold start characteristics.

IALuder
08-24-2007, 12:37 PM
its also worse for the environment. yes im a tree hugger.