Caparo T1
21 09 2007
Well i think i’ve found my new dream car. The Caparo T1 is developed by engineers that helped deliver the iconic McLaren F1, the Caparo T1 is a new uncompromised and unconstrained sports car that sets new boundaries in performance, driver experience and enjoyment. The Caparo T1 has an unrivalled, extremely high speed dynamic performance envelope.
Maximum Speed: >322kmh (200mph)
(Low downforce setup)
0-160-km/h (0-100mph): <5 seconds
0-96km/h (0-60mph): <2.5 seconds
(depending on tyre setup)
Lateral acceleration: Up to 3g+
Braking deceleration: Up to 3g
“a power-to-weight ratio double the Bugatti Veyron’s, and so much downforce you will be able to drive it upside down in a tunnel at 150mph” - Car Magazine
Caparo T1 has a power to weight ratio of 1000bhp per tonne! So basically its FAST!
Engine
• Aluminium V8
• Dry sump
• 480bhp @ 10,500 rpm /
1000bhp per tonne
Chassis
• 2 seater
carbon/aluminium
honycomb monocoque
• Separate front composite
crash structure
• Rear tubular aerospace
grade steel spaceframe
Gearbox
• Magnesium/carbon 6
speed sequential gearbox
• Paddle shift gear
change control
• Limited slip differential
• Equal length hollow
tripode driveshafts
• Various gear and final
drive ratios available
Aerodynamics
• Front cockpit road
aero screen, other options
available for track use –
TBA
• Ground effect diffuser
• Adjustable front
twin element wing
• Adjustable rear
single element wing
• Adjustable fowler flaps
• Low drag body design
• Range of wing options
– road and track
Brakes
• 355 dia 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
Weight
• 470Kg (dry weight)
Courtesy of: Caparo
