Keating supercar beats Veyron

Keating supercar beats Veyron

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Hendry

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Yes, I know, heard it all before, but anyone know anything more about this...?

A new British super car will be launched on April 23, St George's Day, somewhere in the UK. Very little is known about the car, but we can tell you the name. Keating will release two versions, a Veyron-chasing TKR model and a gran turismo model called the SKR.

Initially the car supposed to become a true multi-national project, but last year Keating spent 9 months sourcing all the components from UK based companies making the new super car almost exclusively British.

The TKR will be hand built to special order only and boasts 'more than F1 cars' horsepower levels. Keating in their press release made a dangerous statement, a Keating TKR prototype supposedly beat the Bugatti Veyron's speed record in a closed testing session. At the unveiling next month, if the weather permits, a new attempt may be made at the nearby RAF airfield.

The Keating SKR retains the TKR's body but with a smaller engine, just 400 bhp and has been tuned in such a way to make it a daily driver. The SKR is also made-to-order and will be fitted with personally selected options.

Prices and further details will most likely be revealed closer to the launch date.

{Source: Keating via WorldCarFans.com)

Where could you even get to over 250mph at an airfield in the UK?