Redback Spyder

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Figure you lot might want a look at this if you haven't seen it already since it's Holden powered.

http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0,20384,17953122-

news.com.au said:

Aussie leads pack in Melbourne Motor Show parade Redback Spyder Dream come true: Nick Tomkinson, the proud designer of the Redback Spyder, made the supercar because he could 27 January 2006 Gavin McGrath An Australian-Made supercar will lead Lamborghinis and Porsches in the first Melbourne International Motor Show lunchtime parade. The Melbourne-made Redback Spyder and nine other ultra-exotic sports and luxury machines will form a $6 million convoy to Federation Square on February 7 to start the auto expo. It will be more than a dream come true for Redback designer Nick Tomkinson, 40, who will be driving the finished machine for the first time. "I think I'll be very proud," Tomkinson says. "We have achieved something that not many people have. "We didn't build a supercar to star at motor shows, we did it to build a car because we could." The Spyder is powered by a 335kW 5.7-litre V8 based on Holden's Gen III engine and rebuilt by Rolco Racing. It is capable of 320km/h. The Redback will wear trade plates during the parade, though Tomkinson is still working on getting low-volume compliance for registration before starting further production. Tomkinson says he is ready to take orders to build more Redbacks if asked at the Melbourne Motor Show, though he says the project is already a success even if he doesn't sell another car. "We'd prefer to have an order bank of five cars before we start our next car but if we only get one order, of course we'd build them a car. We've had nothing yet but that's because we've kept it pretty quiet with this car. Tomkinson's Redback is the second one his company Carbontech has produced, with the first bought by US millionaire Mill Conroy and shipped overseas. Conroy's car is being trimmed in the US, and will be finished after its Eclipse audio system and airconditioning unit are fitted this week. But the car that will be on show in Melbourne next month isn't available for sale just yet. "If someone wants to buy this car on the stand, they can't have it until the end of the year," Tomkinson says. "It's already been booked for a number of motor shows around the country and overseas, and we will meet our commitment to the people and companies who supported the project." After Melbourne, the Redback will go to motor shows in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Singapore, in November. Herald Sun

Bonus Holden V8 Story as well
http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0,20384,17980126-