Elfin MS8 Clubman
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| Elfin MS8 Clubman | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Elfin Cars |
| Production | 2006– 100 of both models per year[1]. |
| Engine | 5.7L V8 |
| Length | 3.20 m |
| Width | 1.70 m |
| Curb weight | 925 kg |
| Related | Streamliner |
| Similar | Lotus Seven Ariel Atom |
| Designer | Mike Simcoe, Holden Design team |
The Elfin MS8 Clubman sports cars are successors to the Elfin MS7, the Chevrolet V8 powered Elfin which won the 1975 and 1976 Australian Tourist Trophy Sports Car Championships.
Sales started in July 2006 with the Streamliner selling for $119,990 and the Clubman for $98,990. Production will be approximately 100 per year between the two models[2].
Sales to the UK are predicted for mid 2007. There are currently two Elfin MS8s in the UK for export evaluation and an office has been set up in Chipping Norton, north of London.
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[edit] Design
The Elfin MS8 Clubman model has been designed by Elfin Sports Cars and styled by the Holden Design team when Mike Simcoe was Styling Director. The cars were revealed at the 2004 Melbourne International Motor show.
[edit] Specification levels
The Clubman comes in three specifications : Sportster, Roadster and Racer. All are open wheeled configuration. The Sportster is a road registered entry level model with small aeroscreen. The Roadster adds to the Sportster model a full windscreen, removable door panels and two-piece tonneau and the Racer model is a single seat racer for track only. The Streamliner has a Le Mans-style enclosed body.
[edit] Performance
Claimed performance:
Top speed 300 km/h
standing 400m - 12.5 s
[edit] Technical Specifications and Features
[edit] Drivetrain
- 5.7 litre alloy Generation III V8 (not the current Gen IV used by Holden)
- From 245 kW
- 6 speed gearbox
- Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
[edit] Safety
- Traction control
- ABS braking system
- Cruise control
[edit] Suspension
- Fully independent rear suspension with top and bottom wishbones plus toe link adjustment
- Front suspension with top and bottom chrome moly, unequal, aerofoil wishbones
- Fully adjustable race spec rose joints throughout
- Elfin alloy uprights (front and rear), fully adjustable for camber, caster & toe
- Coil over Koni shock absorbers, adjustable for bump, rebound and ride height
[edit] Brakes
- Slotted & ventilated 4 wheel disc brakes Front: 32 x 343 mm discs
- Elfin alloy billet machined 6 pot calipers Rear: 18 x 315 mm discs with handbrake
- Elfin alloy billet machined 4 pot calipers
[edit] Steering/Pedals
- Rack and pinion with adjustable steering column
- Fully adjustable alloy pedal box with brake bias adjustment
[edit] Wheels/Tyres
- Alloy 18" wheels
- 235 x 40 tyres
[edit] Construction
- Jig assembled, hand crafted multitubular space frame
- GRP body panels
[edit] Dimensions
- Length 3,200 mm
- Front Track 1,460 mm
- Width 1,700 mm
- Rear Track 1,430 mm
- Wheelbase 2,290 mm
- Kerb Weight 925 kg
[edit] Notes
- ^ http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0,20384,20931780-21822,00.html Elfin joins the HSV club, Carsguide.com.au
- ^ http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0,20384,20931780-21822,00.html Elfin joins the HSV club, Carsguide.com.au
[edit] External links
Current vehicles
MS8 Streamliner • MS8 Clubman
Historical vehicles
Streamliner • Formula Junior • Clubman • Mallala • Catalina • Mono • Formula V • Type 400 • Type 300 • Type 600 • ME5 • MR5 • 620 • MR6 • MS7 • MR8 • MR9 • Type 3
