Rapier SL-C New Ameican Super Car, what do you think???

[Streetrod]

Guys I have just found this on another forum, what do you think?

I think it gets the award for the biggest rear wing ever. I can imagine at speed that the down force that creates will cause the car to doing a constant wheelie



More pics below

[I]Rapier Automotive is proud to present our Superlite Series of exotic cars. Exceptional engineering and high quality components puts the Rapier SL-C on par with other supercars costing much much more. Almost every component of the Rapier Superlite Coupe has been handcrafted using space age materials. The use of the Chevy LS Series Powerplant's and the Ricardo GT50 Transmission means your vehicle cost of ownership is very reasonable.

2010 RAPIER SL-C AT A GLANCE

Top Speed: 222 MPH
0-60: 3.2 Seconds
Curb Weight: 2375 lbs.
Quarter-mile Elapsed Time: 10.6 seconds
Price: $179,000 with LS376
Delivery: 9 Months


Chassis
• Aluminium Tig welded Monocoque Chassis/Space Frame Hybrid
• 6-point Racing Roll Cage utilising DOM CNC bent Seamless Steel Tubing
• Left-Hand Drive
• Chassis Mounted Serial Number Tags


Suspension
• CNC Billet Aluminum Unequal Length Upper and Lower Arms [Front & Rear]
• CNC Billet Aluminum Uprights [Front & Rear]
• Pushrod rear suspension
• QA1 Aluminum Double Adjustable Shocks - truly independent double adjustable with 24 compression & 24 rebound adjustments with evenly spaced valving changes.
• QA1 Springs


Steering
• Custom made rack and pinion
• Full Electric Tilt & Adjustable In/Out Steering Column
• Collapsible Steering Column
• Quick Release Steering Wheel


Brakes
• 6 piston calipers front & rear [330mm 2 piece vented & slotted rotors on front, 300mm 2 piece vented & slotted rotors on the rear]
• Triple pedals in stainless steel with master cylinders and brake bias adjuster
• Stainless steel brake lines with Braided flexible lines


Drivetrain
• CV joint stub axles

Cooling & Fuel
• Aluminium Radiator
• Twin Electric Fans
• Stainless Steel Cooling Tubes
• Fuel Cell
• Flush Mounted Filler Cap with Filler Neck


CCW Wheels
• Front: 18x10 Multi-Spoke Aluminum
• Rear: 18x13 Multi-Spoke Aluminum
• Large Tires


Electrical
• Digital Dash 2 Pro+ with Data Logging, 2-axis G-sensors, Infra-red Lap Timer receiver
• Headlights, Tail-lights, Indicators
• Mirrors with LED Turn Signals
• 20 circuit colour coded wiring harness
• Wiper Package


Dimensions
• Width: 74 inches (1880mm)
• Height: 43 inches (1092mm)
• Length: 168 inches (4267mm) - excluding rear wing
• Wheelbase: 105 inches (2667mm)
• Weight: less than 1000kg's depending on options & engine choice


Stereo/Electronics/Entertainment System [Click Here for Audio Specifications page]
--Standard System--
• Alpine IVA D106 DVD/CD/MP3 Receiver/AV Head Unit
• Alpine NVE M 300 GPS Navagation System
• Pioneer ND BC4 Backup Camera
• Pioneer TSD 1602 P [Front Speakers]
• Pioneer TSD 1602 P [Rear Speakers]
• Beltronics RX75 + Concealed Radar/Laser Detector
• Custom Rear Speaker Enclosure
• iPod/iPhone Holder --Upgraded Premium System--
• Alpine IVA D106 Head Unit
• Alpine NVE M 300 GPS Navagation System
• Pioneer ND BC4 Backup Camera
• Alpine SPX 17 Pro with Crossovers [Front Speakers]
• Kicker Comp VT [Rear Speakers]
• Escort 9500CI Concealed Radar Detector/Laser Shifter
• Custom Rear Speaker Enclosure
• iPod/iPhone Holder


Body
• High quality gelcoat body panels with gloss finish
• Body/Prep-Fit & Finish
• Stainless steel front and side badges
• Paint as per chosen color
• Front Nose Access
• Functional roof scoop feed cabin with aircraft style vents
• Hinged rear glass for engine access
• Vertical opening Mororized doors
• Waterproof weather-strip
• DOT windscreen
• Lexan for rear window, side windows & headlight covers
• 4 - 4.5 inches ground clearance with removable side skirts and front spoiler for track package
• Supplied with front spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser & chassis mounted adjustable rear wing
• Top scoop and two side scoops feed the engine compartment
Rear License plate holder


Chevrolet LS7 Small Block Engine
• Engine type: Cam-in-block 90-degree V-8
• Block configuration: Cast-aluminum with pressed-in cylinder sleeves & 6-bolt main bearing caps
• Bore x Stroke (mm/in): 104.8x01.6/4.125x4.00
• Displacement: 7.0L/427ci
• Crankshaft: Forged steel
• Connecting Rods: Forged titanium
• Pistons: Cast aluminum
• Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
• Cylinder Heads: CNC-ported aluminum; 70cc chamber volume
• Valve size, intake (mm/in): 56/2.20 (titanium)
• Valve size, exhaust (mm/in): 41/1.61 (sodium-filled)
• Camshaft: Hydraulic roller; 15 mm (.591 in) lift (intake and exhaust)
• Rocker arms: 1.8:1; offset (intake only)
• Air intake: Composite manifold with 90mm single-bore throttle body
• Fuel: Premium required; 91-octane minimum
• Horsepower: 500 (373 kW) @ 6,200 rpm
• Torque (lb-ft): 475 (644 Nm) @ 4,800 rpm
• Engine redline (rpm): 7,000

Edited by Streetrod on Friday 26th March 15:59

[soad]

Looks good to me.

Alternative to Ultima GTR?

[Streetrod]

soad said:

Looks good to me.

Alternative to Ultima GTR?

Thats what I was thinking....

[militantmandy]

I just hope there's not a Rapiest SL-C

[militantmandy]

On a more serious note, looks great. If it's an alternative to an Ultima then it's already got it licked in the looks department.

[Chris71]

Looks great.

However, there do seem to be a lot of track biased supercars out there at the moment. I'm not sure - had I the money - I'd want to spend over £100k on something that looks like someone's just stuck numberplates on a Group C car. The offerings from Aston, Ferrari and Pagani all feel like a bespoke product, but some of the startup companies just look like someone's discovered some old sports racing body moulds.

I wouldn't say no to an Ultima at £30k less, but that's starting to become a lot of money for a toy. If the money wasn't a concern then you might as well trailer a proper race car to the track or save up for an FXX.

[Stig]

Do your homework on this (have a look inthe Ultima forum for starters). The SL-C may look nice, but it's a world of hurt trying to get one road worthy.

[snoopstah]

Does it come with optional parking sensors for the wing?

[joebongo]

Pink Panther?

[louismchuge]

I'd guess that wing is detachable for the 222mph top speed?

[pilchardthecat]

Great for picnics, one could perch one's bollinger on that smart little table on the back.

[Chris71]

Stig said:

Do your homework on this (have a look inthe Ultima forum for starters). The SL-C may look nice, but it's a world of hurt trying to get one road worthy.

You'd hope for that sort of money somebody already had.

[v1paul]

Looks absolutely great. The interior looks pretty good for one of these hardcore road cars aswell.

[Streetrod]

Bill thanks for coming on here to talk about your car, you are a brave man

I suspect a lot of us on here have seen a number people saying they are going to produce the next great super car. They role out a prototype, come up with a bunch of outstanding performance figures then expect customers to role in. Apart from a very few exceptions most of these cars never get past the starting post.

But I must admit your product does look good and wish you all the luck in the world. Get some videos up of the car doing its thing and post some measured performance figures. That’s the best way to win us round cynical Brits around

[NorWitch69]

before ordering one consider this blog first

http://superlitecoupe023uk.blogspot.com/

Also make sure that any monies parted with is handled through an escrow type account.

The car needs major re design to be UK/european compliant

Although has the edge on an Ultima for looks the Ultima is far more developed and proven in kit form.

It was first handled by breathless performance and has quoted:


""There are so many things to do to the car that has to be figured out that RCR did not do. The car is gone and I do not think we will never every build another one. To much work and lack of support.



RCR need to get there act together. This is not the first email I received in regards to this. There are many more that are scared to come out and then get blasted on the forum."""



Ernie Francis

Ernie Francis

Breathless Performance Products, Inc.

2070F Tigertail Boulevard Building 2, Dania Florida 33004-2107

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™ www.BreathlessPerformance.com

[Backtobasics]

Few issues on that one.

[mrpink]

I know where 1 of those park benches(sorry rear wings)is if anybody wants 1 cheap

[rhinochopig]

I'm confused. Does this mean there are now effectively three companies selling the RCR SL-C? Aspira / The above chap / and original RCR design.

RCR link http://www.superlitecars.com/coupe_images.html

[mrpink]

rhinochopig said:

I'm confused. Does this mean there are now effectively three companies selling the RCR SL-C? Aspira / The above chap / and original RCR design.

RCR link http://www.superlitecars.com/coupe_images.html

Here is another

http://www.nirvanamotorsport.com/NirvanaMotorsport...


and here's the only 1 that makes the only Uk / EU compliant version with a completely redesigned rear amongst many other improvements and upgrades.

http://aspiracars.co.uk/aspira_website_1_002.htm

[Spiritual_Beggar]

Does look pretty darn good though

Mini LMP anyone?