Wednesday 21st April 2004

Vemac Update

Testing in Japan complete - production started

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After lengthy delays and numerous revisions, production of the VEMAC is finally go, with the company expecting to be churning them out at the rate of one to two per month initially, with completion of the first three scheduled for the end of June. You'll have to wait a while longer yet before you can buy one to put in your garage though as all initial production is earmarked for Japan, with six confirmed orders so far and four more expected to be confirmed shortly.
 
The production version of the car, dubbed the VEMAC RD200, uses the latest 2 litre Honda IVTEC engine and six-speed gearbox with LSD, mounted transversely, and is both stiffer and lighter than the original prototype.
 
VEMAC say that fulfilling orders from Japan (where the car is priced at £42,000) makes it unlikely that the RD200 will be available in the UK this year, but will announce UK availability, price and spec as and when.

Link : www.vemaccars.com

Graham Bell

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Thank you GB for the update. The price is high--factor in the exchange rate--but boy what a nice looker. When are you going to Japan for the comprehensive roadtest? I'm sure it is in the Pistonheads budget...