Russell Savory is to launch a lightweight race-oriented, supercharged 2.3litre V6-powered GT. Starting from the bonded chassis of an Exige, which is stiffened and extended by 230mm and includes an all-new rear-subframe design including uprights, wishbones and track-derived geometry by Pilbeam Racing Design.
The bodywork has been extensively modified by designer John Keogh including lengthening and widening the rear to accommodate the longitudinal V6 and wider rubber to harness over 500bhp from the 120 degree V. This is fed by an enlarged roof duct and features an all new version of RS’s ultra-lightweight RST-V block, twin intercoolers, sequential six-speed gearbox and is controlled by a custom Pectel ECU. Large curvaceous side intakes guarantee copious air for the charge coolers and twin rear deck ducts takes air to the aft-mounted engine and gearbox oil-coolers topped by a specially sculpted rear wing to provide necessary high speed downforce.
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