Leading Edge Update

New bonnet and new roof amongst upgrades available for RT240

By PH Staff / Monday, 23 September 2002 / Loading comments

The Leading Edge Sports Car Company have further refined their product - since we road tested it (here) - with a number of upgrades.

For the 190RT:

Improved Braking efficiency with the fitment of larger 310mm ventilated front discs and optimised brake pads from performance friction. These brakes are standard on the 240RT and are available as an option on the 190RT.

For the 240RT

Rear wheel and tyre sizes have been increased to 7.5 x 17 with 235 / 40 x 17 Pirelli P Zero Nero tyres, the front remains unchanged at 205 x45 x 17 on 7 x 17 light alloy wheels.
Aerodynamics have been optimised with the standard fitment of a front air splitter and extended underbody floor tray extending to the rear of the car.
Access to the cockpit has been greatly improved with the fitment of surface mounted accessible door handles.
A light weight fully enclosed hard top has been developed which offers full weather protection and added security, making the car useable all year round. This is available as an option on both models. Owners of existing cars can have the hardtop retro fitted.
Fuel injection has been standardised on both the 190RT and the 240RT models for enhanced performance, making the car both smoother at low RPM and offering increased tuneability. The system utilises individual throttle bodies and programmable computer control.
There's also an alternative four headlamp bonnet. This will be standard on all left hand drive export models and is offered as an option on all UK models. The conversion features four 90mm Hella lamps giving the car a more aggressive frontal stance.