2007 Concept Climax Roadster
Inspired by the legendary Cooper Climax F1 car of the late 50’s, The Climax is a modern take on a British sports car, designed with the motoring enthusiast in mind. The car is a two seater with ample weekend away space. Powered by ethanol, The Climax offers competitive performance figures comparable to the Lotus Elise. The driver can programme the car via their lap top and make adjustments to the car’s ECU using the Climax Control, enabling the car to be used on the road or as a track-day racer.
The light weight body, rigid chassis and minimal un-sprung weight ensures the climax has ultimate stance and balance.
The Climax offers a unique driving experience, designed with no roof, windscreen or doors. Sprinting to the car, launching your self over the bodywork, into the cockpit will evoke memories of classic Le Mans type race cars. The combination of wind in your face and being seated 6 inches from the road adds to the extreme feeling of speed and gives your body a shot of adrenaline every time. By using the Climax Control, within seconds, the car can be set up for the country lane or boosted to the max for the track.
Exterior
-Light weight composite body shell -Adjustable aero screens -Rigid tonnaeu covers -Front and side impact structures -Adjustable aerodynamics -Rear diffuser -Retractable roll bar -Custom paint finishes -Flip up mirrors
Interior
-One piece composite race seat -Inflatable seat lining -Heated interior components -Four point race harnesses -Storage space -Adjustable passenger foot brace
Story by Concept Climax Ltd
In Detail
submitted by | Richard Owen |
engine | Subaru Boxer-4 |
position | Mid Longitudinal |
aspiration | Turbocharged |
valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl |
power | 201.3 kw / 270 bhp @ 6500 rpm |
bhp/weight | 494.51 bhp per tonne |
torque | 347.09 nm / 256 ft lbs @ 3600 rpm |
body / frame | Composite Body over Space Frame Chassi |
driven wheels | RWD w/LSD |
wheel type | Dymag Carbon/Magnesium Wheels |
front tires | 215/35 18 |
rear tires | 235/35 18 |
front brakes | Discs w/Alcon 4-Piston Calipers |
f brake size | x 304 mm / x 12.0 in |
rear brakes | Discs w/Alcon Twin-Piston Calipers |
r brake size | x 280 mm / x 11.0 in |
f suspension | Double Wishbones w//Koni Shock Absorbers, Faulkner Springs |
r suspension | Double Wishbones w//Koni Shock Absorbers, Faulkner Springs |
curb weight | 546 kg / 1204 lbs |
transmission | 5-Speed |
gear ratios | :1 |
top speed | ~257.5 kph / 160 mph |
0 – 60 mph | ~3.4 seconds |