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In their latest
monthly update - released this morning - Project 1221 have
offered more details of the all-wheel-drive 3-seater
variant, and finally presented a small peek at the gas
turbine supercar. The all wheel drive MF1 option will boast
1500bhp, an achievable top speed of over 430km/h (270+mph),
1 kg/bhp and 1 000bhp/ton, selectable left-hand and
right-hand drive, optional armoured protection, with a price
tag of €575 000 until September 30, 2005 (thereafter rising
to €675 000).
"One of the two prospected
MF1 distinct models, the awd 3-seater essentially
conserves the styling of the original
MF1 awd 2-seater
concept," say Project 1221, in a press release issued this
afternoon. "A higher than originally designed upper back
enables the comfortable accommodation of an additional adult
passenger in the rear, in a 2+1 configuration. In order to
maintain the same wheelbase as well as reasonably compact
dimensions for both MF1
models, the mechanical layout is inevitably different
between the awd 3-seater and the rwd 2-seater. The
Williams gas turbine
engine is mid-mounted in any case.
"With less than
a "happy month" left before the regular price of €675 000 is
put into effect and with our set production-launching target
of orders well in sight, prospective clients are invited to
reserve their provisional chassis number. In particular we
are looking forward to welcoming a first female client to
the otherwise male-dominated select group of future
MF1 drivers. Extreme
performance usually attracts the boys and is of relative
interest to the girls but in this case the huge power
reserve is exceptionally combined with comfort, smoothness
and an interior ambience of rare elegance, not to mention
everyday practicality and carefree reliability.
"After the
unveiling of a complete image of the cars and their
specification, a 20% deposit will be required in order to
secure a final chassis number/delivery position. First
deliveries are scheduled for 2008. Six months prior to the
exact date of delivery a further 60% payment will be
required, with the final 20% due upon delivery. |
