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Old May 31, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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Scottish supercar

http://dowdeswellhardie.com/
Old May 31, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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All I see is a company logo. The site, it does nothing!
Old May 31, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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Old May 31, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Are the Scottish among those that put their dates like DD/MM/YY? If so then it may mean that the car's site launches tomorrow?
Old May 31, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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Old May 31, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Why didn't you post this tomorrow?
Old May 31, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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How about we just skip the wait:





http://inventorspot.com/articles/sco...ar_falen_14043

Keating isn't the only new kid on the block when it comes to sports car anymore. Dowdeswell and Hardie design studio based in Gleneagles, Scotland has released some concept drawings of what is supposed to be their first step into the supercar world. Assuming it does make it into production, it will easily be one of the most amazing designs ever created.

Currently, the design hasn't even left to computer yet, but before you write it off as a dream, take into account that the highly respected engine builder, Judd, has already jumped on the team and plans on taking things forward, very quickly. The heart of the machine is planned to be a 5.5-litre V10 that develops over 800bhp and 465ft/lbs of torque. This is the same engine that has made many LPM1 class drivers very happy. Those ponies will be fed through a 5-speed manual transmission, although different transmissions are still being tested.

Dowdeswell and Hardie are hoping to keep the total weight of the vehicle under 1000kgs (2200lbs), which should be easier thanks to the engine weighing only 130kg (290lbs). To accomplish this, they will be using a carbon fiber on the body panels and monocoque which will keep the weight down while still maintaining it's structural strength.

Interestingly enough, the car was actually named after a Scottish demon, which makes perfect sense with 800hp readily available. The prototype is set be to unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, with 3 more to be produced. That's right, only 4 total. So you better make your reservation now.
Assuming peak torque and hp come at the same rpm that thing is gonna spin to 9k rpm!

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Old May 31, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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Is it just me or does this thing share a lot of lines with the Koenigsegg?

Old Jun 1, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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hahaha exactly what i was thinking when i first saw the picture
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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I'm no lawyer, but that's damn near lawsuit territory if you ask me!
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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funny, it seems the rear end looks very eerily similar to the Evika. ohno its not, everyone else just somehow uses those designs before me. where is my rope at?
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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Is it just me or does this thing share a lot of lines with the Koenigsegg?
If you ask me, most of those mid-engine supercars end up sharing similar style features, lines, and proportions. I think it's just the nature of the layout.
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Eric Bryant
If you ask me, most of those mid-engine supercars end up sharing similar style features, lines, and proportions. I think it's just the nature of the layout.
+1 yep

And when I read the title of this thread, I got a chuckle. It's like Macbeth. You are supposed to call it "the Scottish play" in a theatre since it's name is bad luck or something. We'll be calling this car "the Scottish supercar" instead of its real name.
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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Looks like every other super car out there. No thanks.
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