Last Auto news - Concept Climax is almost ready

Last Auto news - Concept Climax is almost ready It's the past, the present and the future all in one, and we've spied it.
Could this be the future of the British supercar. Under development since 2005 we’ve spied a working prototype of the Concept Climax out testing and it looks every bit as stunning as the original concept.

Designed by two Coventry automotive students, the supercar is a salute to the past but and a vision for the twenty-first century. The purpose of the car is also to show being green doesn’t have to be dull!

Powered by a flat-four-cylinder, mid-engined, turbocharged engine, the car will be able to run on E85 bioethanol to further improve performance and emissions.

The powerplant produces 296bhp, which is fed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. And a lightweight composite body and space frame chassis mean the Climax will weigh less than a Lotus Elise.

As a result, 0-60mph takes less than 4 seconds and top speed is 170mph. Considering this performance, economy is reasonable, with 27.4mpg combined and C02 emissions of 243g/km.

Neat touches to the exterior include flip up mirrors, aero screens and remote opening doors. Inside, cabin features include neoprene racing seats and a removable steering wheel. The car’s suspension is also fully adjustable.

A price tag of around £80,000 is quoted on the website www.climaxcars.co.uk.