Elfin MS8 Clubman
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| Manufacturer | Elfin Cars |
| Production | 2006– 100 of both models per year[1]. |
| Engine(s) | 5.7L V8 |
| Length | 3.20 metres (126.0 in) |
| Width | 1.70 metres (66.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 925 kg (2039 lb) |
| Related | Streamliner |
| Designer | Mike Simcoe |
The Elfin MS8 Clubman sports cars are successors to the Elfin MS7, the Chevrolet V8 powered Elfin which won the 1975 and 1976 Australian Tourist Trophy Sports Car Championships.
Sales started in July 2006 with the Streamliner selling for $119,990 and the Clubman for $98,990. Production will be approximately 100 per year between the two models[2]. UK sales began in April 2007, with importing handled by Walkinshaw Performance.
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[edit] Design
The Elfin MS8 Clubman model has been designed by Elfin Sports Cars and styled by the Holden Design team when Mike Simcoe was Styling Director. The cars were revealed at the 2004 Melbourne International Motor show.
[edit] Specification levels
The Clubman comes in three specifications : Sportster, Roadster and Racer. All are open wheeled configuration. The Sportster is a road registered entry level model with small aeroscreen. The Roadster adds to the Sportster model a full windscreen, removable door panels and two-piece tonneau and the Racer model is a single seat racer for track only. The Streamliner has a Le Mans-style enclosed body.
[edit] Performance
Claimed performance:
Top speed 300 km/h (186 mph)
standing 400 m - 12.5 s
[edit] Technical Specifications and Features
[edit] Drivetrain
- 5.7 litre alloy Generation III V8 (not the current Gen IV used by Holden)
- From 245 kW (329 hp)
- 6 speed gearbox
- Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
[edit] Safety
- Traction control
- ABS braking system
- Cruise control
[edit] Suspension
- Fully independent rear suspension with top and bottom wishbones plus toe link adjustment
- Front suspension with top and bottom chrome moly, unequal, aerofoil wishbones
- Fully adjustable race spec rose joints throughout
- Elfin alloy uprights (front and rear), fully adjustable for camber, caster & toe
- Coil over Koni shock absorbers, adjustable for bump, rebound and ride height
[edit] Brakes
- Slotted & ventilated 4 wheel disc brakes Front: 32 x 343 mm (13.5 in) discs
- Elfin alloy billet machined 6 pot calipers Rear: 18 x 315 mm (12.4 in) discs with handbrake
- Elfin alloy billet machined 4 pot calipers
[edit] Steering/Pedals
- Rack and pinion with adjustable steering column
- Fully adjustable alloy pedal box with brake bias adjustment
[edit] Wheels/Tyres
- Alloy 18" wheels
- 235 x 40 tyres
[edit] Construction
- Jig assembled, hand crafted multitubular space frame
- GRP body panels
[edit] Dimensions
- Length 3200 mm (126 in)
- Front Track 1460 mm (57.5 in)
- Width 1700 mm (66.9 in)
- Rear Track 1430 mm (56.3 in)
- Wheelbase 2290 mm (90.2 in)
- Kerb Weight 925 kg (2039 lb)
[edit] Notes
- ^ http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0,20384,20931780-21822,00.html Elfin joins the HSV club, Carsguide.com.au
- ^ http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0,20384,20931780-21822,00.html Elfin joins the HSV club, Carsguide.com.au
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