MBR launches EOS supercar

Monaco sees glittering launch of 500bhp missile

By PH Staff / Friday, 13 May 2005 / Loading comments

The 500bhp EOS at Monaco's Top Marques show, plus the Mader Racing V8

Brackley-based MB Roadcars (MBR) launched its new EOS supercar at last week’s Top Marques show held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The three Formula 1 designers behind MBR were on hand throughout the four-day event to discuss the project with the many visitors to the stand, including actor Sir Roger Moore who officially opened the show.

EOS features a three-seat layout with central driving position, and its advanced aerodynamic shape, with a two-element front wing and side winglets, has been designed from the outset using the latest F1 computer-aided-design and computational fluid dynamics technology. The high-strength monocoque chassis uses carbon-fibre composite materials, which will keep the kerb weight to a 1,000Kg.

Of major importance was the announcement of an engine supply agreement with Mader Racing, who will develop a bespoke engine for EOS based on the all-alloy V8 race engine currently used in the new GP2 series. Mid-mounted, tuned to 500bhp and exclusively badged ‘MBR-V8’, this engine will give EOS a power to weight ratio of 0.5bhp per Kg.

The car's double-wishbone unequal length suspension features inboard spring/damper units activated by pushrod.

“We were delighted with the reaction to our new car from the press, the public and the other manufacturers exhibiting at the show,” said MBR managing director Michael Blaize.

“It’s taken two years to get to this stage, and we’re confident that we will have the first prototype running by mid-2006. We already have some excellent technical partners on board, and the engine deal is the final part of the package. My thanks to Mader Racing for their enthusiasm and commitment to our exciting project.”

Also exhibiting on the MBR’s stand was Martin Braun, one of Germany’s foremost watchmakers. His company is producing a limited-edition watch exclusive to EOS and on show for the first time. One of the most unusual features of Martin Braun’s EOS watches are two unique dials which display the times of each day’s sunset and sunrise in the vicinity of the wearer’s home.

The next outing for EOS is in London this weekend. On Friday 13 May it will be the centrepiece of an exotic car display from 4.00pm until midnight in Bloomsbury Square as part of the celebrations surrounding the start of the Gumball 3000 Rally.