RE: Melkus To Show Hardcore Coupes In Monaco
Friday 15th April 2011
Melkus To Show Hardcore Coupes In Monaco
German sports car maker to unveil two new offerings at Top Marques show
It might sound more like cough remedy than a German sports car maker, but Melkus is definitely into cars rather than pharmaceuticals and to prove the point it is bringing two new versions of its RS2000 coupe (first seen at the Frankfurt show in 2009) to the Top Marques show in Monaco this weekend.
The RS2000 GT and GTS both get a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine from a 'well-known German manufacturer' (if that doesn't mean Audi we'd be surprised) giving 296bhp in GT form and 345bhp in GTS form.
That's enough to propel the faster of the two to a top speed of 186mph and a 0-62mph sprint off 3.9secs (the GT does the same in 4.5secs.
Both the GT and GTS come with adjustable dampers and AP performance brakes. Meanwhile, Melkus makes substantial use of carbon-fibre for the front spoiler, rear wing, rear diffuser and side air intakes in order to help keep the kerb weight down to just 975kg.
Discussion
Pretty little car.
I am reminded however, that similar claims were being made by Artega for their offering too. Also a pretty car of very similar aspiration.
I have never seen one, nor know of anyone who has seen one. And its been around a few years now..
I can't imagine Lotus worrying about another flim-flam German pretender turning up now.
I wish it well, but It will probably sink without a trace. Give it a few years and it will be utterly , sadly, forgotten.
The Artega is very nice though..
I am reminded however, that similar claims were being made by Artega for their offering too. Also a pretty car of very similar aspiration.
I have never seen one, nor know of anyone who has seen one. And its been around a few years now..
I can't imagine Lotus worrying about another flim-flam German pretender turning up now.
I wish it well, but It will probably sink without a trace. Give it a few years and it will be utterly , sadly, forgotten.
The Artega is very nice though..
bobberz said:
I like the front, but the back looks like an Elise that's been rear ended. Why does every new "enthusiast" car have to look like a Lotus?
Impressive specs though, if they can achieve them.
Looks more like a Noble.Impressive specs though, if they can achieve them.
Fibreglass body? Check.
Mid engine layout? Check.
Standard native engine turbocharged to death? Check.
Its a German Noble. I wouldn't be surprised if Melkus means Noble in German...
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