Chevron B1 Mk2

[fuoriserie]

http://web.chevron.biteus.net/default.aspx?appid=2...

anybody seen the new Chevron B1 Mk2 ?

I like it, it gives the classic seven , adifferent and unique design twist, what do you guys think ?

Italo

[tribbles]

Interesting - reminds me a bit of a few things (but nothing substantial for any of them).

20K seems a bit much though! And they could do with some more pictures.

ETA: Unless there's some really special engine in there - although I can't see any mention of what drives it (I could be blind though )

Edited by tribbles on Thursday 10th January 13:24

[fuoriserie]

a brief test drive with more pictures..

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml...

it still needs development.....

Edited by fuoriserie on Thursday 10th January 13:31

[fuoriserie]

tribbles said:

ETA: Unless there's some really special engine in there - although I can't see any mention of what drives it (I could be blind though )

Edited by tribbles on Thursday 10th January 13:24

Ford RoCam developed in South Africa, 1.6 Liter with 90 Hp.

[Sam_68]

Interesting... looks a lot like the old Tripos. I wonder if it's related?

Chris Smith obviously couldn't keep out of the Seven market... I don't think hs old company has much to worry about just yet, though!

[BoRED S2upid]

fuoriserie said:

a brief test drive with more pictures..

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml...

it still needs development.....

Edited by fuoriserie on Thursday 10th January 13:31

That roll over hoop isn't going to be much use to that test driver. I always check the height when I get into a kitcar.

Like this one, little different to the normal 7's.

[B19GRR]

fuoriserie said:

Ford RoCam developed in South Africa, 1.6 Liter with 90 Hp.

The figures in that article don't make sense. 94bhp at 5,500rpm, 135lbft of torque at 4,250rpm. 135lbft = 109hp, so why quote a lower hp value?

Course my maths could be wonky

Cheers,
Rob

[Snapper7]

I have got to say that I much prefer this one as a road car http://www.racecar-collection.com/images/B8/B8-1.j...

or this one http://bringatrailer.com/2007/10/28/shocklingly-fa...

or http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Chevron_B8...

I would much rather buy one of these instead of the flattened looking Caterham IMHO

In fact I like the the look of this style http://www.flickr.com/photos/retromotoring/4604239...
I wonder if then made one, would it get through the sva?

Edited by Snapper7 on Thursday 10th January 23:06

[Snapper7]

In fact I have just emailed them regarding the road looking car.

[spaximus]

Chris Smith obviously couldn't keep out of the Seven market... I don't think hs old company has much to worry about just yet, though!
[/quote]

It is complicated but the seven type car is nothing to do with Chris Smith. If you read the telegraph article it shows what has happened.

[CanAm]

BoRED S2upid said:

That roll over hoop isn't going to be much use to that test driver. I always check the height when I get into a kitcar.

Look closely, either that guy has got one hell of a long neck, or it's been Photoshopped.

[Mr2Mike]

fuoriserie said:

Ford RoCam developed in South Africa, 1.6 Liter with 90 Hp.

An odd choice, there is almost no aftermarket support for this relatively primitive cast iron engine. One of the Zetec SE engines would be been a much better proposition.

[jeffw]

For that money you'd be looking for a tuned Duratec or similar. 200BHP not 90...

Nice looking car though, needs work.