2007 Weber Sportscar

Weber Sportcars from Tobel, Switzerland are dreaming big with their latest mock-up revealed at the 2007 Top Marques Monaco show. What they have in mind is a 250 mph, carbon fiber supercar that is shaped largely by aerodynamics. After nine months of computer-aided design, they were able to make a full size model of what the final shape might look like. Included is an active rear wing that changes in angle for both acceleration and braking.

Power for the new Sportscar will come from a 7.0l supercharged V8 that will churn out 950 bhp to the rear wheels. Other equally impressive features include 12-piston carbon/ceramic disc brakes, a fully sequential gearbox and a speculated 0-60 time of 2.5 seconds.

Options will include a versatile on board computer with timing devices, a multimedia kit or a full race ‘package’ which might make it eligible for endurance sports car racing.

Over the next year it will be interesting to see if Weber can elevate this project to the next level. While we don’t particularly like the styling, if the new car can achieve any of the aforementioned performance figures we will pay close attention.

Story by Supercars.net, more at weber-sportscars.com

In Detail

engine	V8
position	Front Longitudinal
valvetrain	Supercharged & Intercooled
displacement	7000 cc / 427.2 in³
power	671.1 kw / 900 bhp
specific output	128.57 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	818.18 bhp per tonne
torque	1050 nm / 774.4 ft lbs
body / frame	Carbon Fibre Body over Aluminum Chassis
driven wheels	RWD w/TCS
wheel type	Weber Alloy Wheels
front tires	265 30 19
rear tires	355 25 19
front brakes	Carbon-Ceramic Discs w/12-Piston Calipers, ABS
f brake size	mm / in
rear brakes	Carbon-Ceramic Discs w/12-Piston Calipers, ABS
r brake size	mm / in
curb weight	1100 kg / 2425 lbs
wheelbase	2900 mm / 114.2 in
length	4500 mm / 177.2 in
width	2040 mm / 80.3 in
height	1150 mm / 45.3 in
gear ratios	:1
top speed	~400.7 kph / 249 mph
0 – 60 mph	~2.5 seconds