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Project 1221
have today released a second - very sneak - preview image of
their forthcoming MF1 gas-turbine powered supercar, this
time though the picture represents the proposed RWD 2-seater
version. The 1,500bhp (1,000bhp/ton) MF1 supercar - which
will offer selectable left or right hand drive - will be
powered by a compact Williams gas turbine engine, allowing a
top speed of over 430km/h (270mph) to be achieved.
"The
second of the two prospected MF1 distinct models is
the rwd 2-seater. Although it shares a certain unmistakeable
aura with the awd 3-seater, its styling is unique inside and
out," said Project 1221 in a brief press release issued at
lunchtime today to accompany the image.
"The rwd
2-seater has the same wheelbase as the awd 3-seater. Also in
this case the Williams gas turbine engine is
mid-mounted, although the mechanical layout is different. A
weight advantage is obviously anticipated for the rwd
2-seater vis-a-vis the awd 3-seater, therefore its
power/weight ratio is inevitably even more extraordinary.
Indeed both models should improve on our originally set
target of 1 kg/hp - 1 000 hp/ton, since the available power
is now increased to 1 500 hp.
"As it has
already been announced, 10 more days are now left for
prospective clients to reserve their provisional chassis
number before the regular price of €675 000 is put into
effect. After the complete unveiling 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. |
