Caparo T1
2.3L
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Originally Posted by mrnicejetta
http://www.caparo-t1.com/
I don't know how, but it's a two seater. Still don't think there's the room for the roadhead. But up to 3g's in corners and braking! PIMP!
I don't know how, but it's a two seater. Still don't think there's the room for the roadhead. But up to 3g's in corners and braking! PIMP!
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From: Tampa
Originally Posted by hondadriver
Im just wondering what engine they are going to be using that can put out that much power but still get 32 mpg?
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Originally Posted by MrNiceGuy
a 500hp 32v 2.4L v8
how can it only be a 2.4L ?
how can it only be a 2.4L ?
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Der schnellste mann im langsamsten auto
Der schnellste mann im langsamsten auto
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Originally Posted by mrnicejetta
Little pistons, little crank, 2 big turbos. Just like F1/CART/IRL cars.
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Wheres The Damn Buy It Now Button!?!?!?!
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2 Hertz Hi-energy 6.5, 2 Hi-energy 10's powered by Audison LRX 5.1k all custom done by Micah Williams and Sonus car audio
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2 Hertz Hi-energy 6.5, 2 Hi-energy 10's powered by Audison LRX 5.1k all custom done by Micah Williams and Sonus car audio
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Originally Posted by s14 powered
F1 cars are not turbo charged.
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Originally Posted by mrnicejetta
I could've sworn they were, how else do you make 800+hp out of a 3 or 3.5L V6 or V8?
F1 cars were 3.0l V10s, now they're 2.4l V8s. I've read that the highest-powered 10s were close to topping 1,000 HP last season.
Originally Posted by nismo
It is a 500hp V8. But it is also very aerodynamic, which plays a role in your MPG.
