SRD WR3 V-Storm

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Autosport International marks the launch of the keenly anticipated Subaru powered WR3 V-Storm. The car is based around the increasingly familiar theme of the exoskeleton type chassis, though it has a number of different features that set it apart. The most obvious of these is the 3 seat cockpit layout which provides not only that single seat race car feel with its central driving position, but also a surprising amount of room for the two passengers in a very compact overall package.

The V-Storm also features a clever and unique modular chassis design, an additional benefit for the customer is that they have the flexibility to update their existing cars with new bodywork styles and engine packages as new options become available without having to change their car. Simply swop the interchangeable bodywork or change the rear sub frame to install a different engine package to get a completely different looking and driving vehicle. This upgradability is unique to SDR and is a major selling point.

After working closely with design partner First Principle Design, the new WR3 Subaru powered version of the V-Storm is the natural evolution of SDR's previous bike powered versions and is the range topping model. This is an internationally registered design and is manufactured to stringent ISO 9002 quality standards.

The Subaru Boxer 4 engine configuration provides a low centre of gravity which helps provide excellent handling for the car. Additionally the transmission is ideally suited for the optimum mid-engine layout. The transmission is converted from 4WD to a 2WD configuration. This creates an ideal transaxle, and a true race car style arrangement.

The mid-engine arrangement provides superb handling and balance to the car and delivers excellent traction during acceleration. The current demo car has a lightly tuned STi unit which delivers in excess of 300bhp. With an all up weight of around 700kg, performance is explosive. The 0-60mph times are expected to dip into the 3 second bracket, with equally stunning mid-range acceleration.

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Seems the exoskeletal/super light-weight car designs are catching on and everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. My opinion? Looks too similar to the Atom...but I'm sure with the extra two seats that's enough of a difference to set it apart.

 

[Rykon Zero]

I swear, this is exactly the combination of the Ariel Atom and the KTM X-Bow.

 

[ND4SPD]

Looks like a bad knockoff of the Atom. Although it probably will go like stink.

 

[Eric.]

I think one of these with a rotary would be a blast. Lighter, and actually a bit more unique. This looks like a three seat Atom and has the same power from another 4cyl.

 

[Jim Prower]

Dear Ariel:

Please sue for copyright infringment

You pal,

Jim Prower.

 

[vspecmaster]

I swear, this is exactly the combination of the Ariel Atom and the KTM X-Bow.

lol exactly what i was thinking. they both should sue.

 

[niky]

I don't see the similarities.

I mean, the Ariel only has two seats... it's on A048s (the three seaters are on Nittos and... Maxxis?!?)... and it's got no mirror-signals.















I don't know. rather like those slab-sided super-Caterhams from down-under that take V8s... going bigger seems to take away from the purity of the car.

Though they are right... the longitudinal layout of the Subaru engine makes it more akin to open-wheel racers than the transverse Honda engine... and the lower center of gravity should help... but I'd rather have the smaller, lighter car, thanks.