Caparo T1 Specifications
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Caparo V8 engine specification:
- Bespoke 3.5 litre normally-aspirated fuel-injected V8
- 575bhp (425kW) at 10,500rpm
- 420Nm (310lbft) at 9,000rpm
- Original concept tested at up to 700bhp (515kW) on methanol
- Limited to 10,500rpm for reliability but designed for maximum 12,000rpm
- 90 degree V8, 4 valves per cylinder, 4 overhead camshafts
- 93mm bore / 64.3mm stroke
- Finger follower valve train system
- Lightweight titanium valves
- Aluminium head
- Aluminium block
- Steel billet ‘flat plane’ crankshaft
- Internal piston cooling system
- Aluminium / Nikasil liners
- Gas filled ring cylinder head sealing system
- Dry sump with one-piece sump / ladder frame for increased stiffness
- 8 butterfly throttle system
- Electronic sequential fuel injection system with twin-spray fuel injectors
- Engine concept is essentially to Indy racecar specification but with revs dropped to 10,500rpm for extended reliability in Caparo T1
- Pectel SQ6 engine control unit (ECU)
- Engine is fully stressed but installed in T1 to take torsion loads only
- Longitudinal, lateral and vertical loads taken up by tension and compression links to the rear of the chassis
- Engine runs on 98RON pump fuel at a fuel pressure of 5bar
- Fuel system is a return top tank system to eliminate fuel vapourisation
- Engine bottom end modified from race engine specification to increase main bearing tolerances and help cold start of the engine
- A bespoke carbon air-box and filter tray has been designed and installed to suit the Caparo T1
- Air filter is a mesh and washable filter system
- All up engine weight with ancillaries is circa 116kg
Caparo T1 vehicle specification
- Overall description
- Advanced technology composites for ultra lightweight construction
- 575bhp V8 engine / 550kg kerb weight
- 1,045bhp-per-tonne power-to-weight ratio for ultra high performance
- Fully tuneable aerodynamics
- 2-seater
- Rear mid-engine layout
- Built for discerning customers but also technology flagship for Caparo Vehicle Technologies - demonstrating principles of lightweight vehicle design which can also be applied to everyday cars
Aerodynamics
- Front cockpit road aero screen, other options available for track use
- Ground effect diffuser
- Adjustable front twin element wing
- Adjustable rear single element wing
- Adjustable fowler flaps
- Low drag body design
- Range of wing options for road and track
Steering
- Magnesium cased lightweight high ratio steering rack
- Bespoke removable steering wheel
Capacities
- Dry sump tank 8 litres
- Fuel tank 70 litres
Body
- Carbon fibre multi part body with tuneable aerodynamics
- Designed in sections for easy repair
- Carbon/glass and Nomex panel construction
Chassis
- 2-seater carbon/aluminium honeycomb monocoque
- Separate front composite crash structure
- Rear tubular aerospace grade steel space-frame
Suspension
- Streamline double wishbone front and rear
- Tuneable front and rear anti-roll bar
- Five-way adjustable race dampers
Safety
- Central safety cell with high strength steel roll hoop
- Composite front crash structure
- Head protection system
- 6-point harness for driver and passenger compatible with HANS (head and neck restraint system) device
- Fire system
Electronics
- Fully tuneable engine ECU
- Bespoke wiring aerospace grade loom
- Multi-function race dash including data logging
- Speed sensors for traction and launch control
- Fly-by-wire throttle for optimum tuning
Gearbox
- Bespoke magnesium pneumatic paddle-shift gear change
- Paddle-shift gear change control
- Limited slip differential
- Equal length hollow tripode driveshafts
- Various gear and final drive ratios available
Brakes
- 355mm diameter steel race discs front and rear
- Fully floating discs
- Front 6 pot billet machined race callipers
- Rear 4 pot billet machined race callipers
- Fully adjustable brake bias pedal box
- Pad compound options available
Equipment
- Road legal SVA approved road version and full track versions available
- Road and track parts fully interchangeable
- Wet weather canopy/bib screen or race screen
- Further bespoke options to individual customer requirements
Weight
- 550kg (dry weight)
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Caparo T1 at Nurburgring - evo Magazine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlY06MY3dhE
Caparo T1 Super Car - evo Magazine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3KDMgD1QFY
Nurburgring Nordschleife (北オールドコース）参考資料
http://ameblo.jp/ghostripon/entry-10133475821.html