2005 Ascari KZ1-R
The KZ1R, Ascari’s new thoroughbred for the track, makes its first appearance in Holland at Auto Rai.
The KZ1R is the track-tuned version of the KZ1, the race-bred supercar for the road, of which only 50 will ever be created.
Its powerful 5.0 litre BMW based V8 engine delivers 520bhp and can reach a top speed of 200mph and goes from 0-60mph in an adrenalin pumping 3.4 seconds.
Hand-built to order at the state-of-the-art Ascari design and production facility in Banbury, the KZ1R costs around £225,000 depending on exact customer specification. Stylish, edgy and sleekly aerodynamic the KZ1R has a super-light, super-strong carbon fibre monocoque chassis and body shell weighing just 1,250kg. A front splitter and fixed rear wing add the finishing touches that turn this supercar into a track superstar. The interior is stripped to the bare bones to reduce weight even further and accommodate the integral roll cage. This is a car designed to take pole position on even the most challenging racetrack and is one to look out for in 2005.
To order a bespoke KZ1R please telephone Chris Burton on +44 (0)1295 254800.
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In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| price $ | $ 225 500 GBP |
| engine | S62 BMW M5 V8 w/Dry Sump Lubrication |
| position | Mid Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | 4 Valves per Cyl w/Variable Valve Timing |
| displacement | 4941 cc / 301.5 in³ |
| bore | 94 mm / 3.7 in |
| stroke | 89 mm / 3.5 in |
| power | 387.8 kw / 520 bhp @ 7000 rpm |
| specific output | 105.24 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 416.0 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 550 nm / 405.7 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm |
| redline | 7500 |
| body / frame | Carbon Body over Central Carbon Honeycomb Monocoque w/Tubular Steel Rear Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD w/Viscous Slip Differential |
| front tires | 235/35 x 19 |
| rear tires | 305/30 x 19 |
| front brakes | Cross Dilled & Vented Discs w/AP Racing 6-Piston Calipers |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| rear brakes | Cross Dilled & Vented Discs w/AP Racing 4-Piston Calipers |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| steering | Power Assisted Steering |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil over Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil over Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1250 kg / 2756 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2636 mm / 103.8 in |
| front track | 1569 mm / 61.8 in |
| rear track | 1480 mm / 58.3 in |
| length | 4300 mm / 169.3 in |
| width | 1852 mm / 72.9 in |
| height | 1138 mm / 44.8 in |
| transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 2.875:1, 1.773:1, 1.267:1, 1.000:1, 0.833:1, :1 |
| final drive | 3.70:1 |
| top speed | ~321.9 kph / 200.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~3.4 seconds |
