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MB Roadcars EOS: Exigence of Speed
The first EOS prototype will hit the road in 2006 and the first customer cars will be produced early 2007. MB Roadcars has plans for a very exclusive production of 20 cars per year. Each car will be assembled by hand and tailor-made to customer requirement.
MB Roadcars is based in Brackley, Northamptonshire. Its new EOS ('Exigence of Speed') supercar has been created by a team of ex-F1 designers and incorporates a three-seater layout with central driving position.
Of major importance was the announcement of an engine supply agreement with Mader Racing, who will develop a bespoke engine for EOS based on the all-alloy V8 race engine currently used in the new GP2 series. Tuned to 500 bhp and exclusively badged 'MBR-V8', this engine will give EOS a remarkable power to weight ratio of 0.5bhp per kg.
The EOS supercar is MB Roadcars' first offering, but also the co . . . ( click here for full article )
Source: MB Roadcars Limited
Performance | |||
Top Speed | over 200 mph / 322 km/h | 0-60 mph | 3.5 seconds |
Skidpad | Not Available | 0-100 mph | Not Available |
EPA City / Highway | Not Available | 0 - ¼ Mile | Not Available |
Drag Coefficient | Not Available | 0-100-0 mph | Not Available |
Slalom | Not Available | Stopping Distance | Not Available |
General Information | |||
Base Price | over $600,000 | Production | 20 cars per year |
Powertrain Layout | mid-engine / RWD | Steering | Not Available |
Body Material | carbon fiber | Front Wheels | 19 in. |
Brake Type | Not Available | Rear Wheels | 19 in. |
Brake Size | F: Not Available R: Not Available |
Front / Rear Tires | 245/35ZR19 / 335/30ZR20 |
Engine | |||
Configuration | 4-liter V-8 | Displacement | Not Available |
Valvetrain | Not Available | Bore | Not Available |
Power | 500 bhp @ 9500 rpm | Stroke | Not Available |
Torque | 302 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | Compression Ratio | Not Available |
Redline | 11000 rpm (limited to 10000 rpm) | Final Drive Ratio | Not Available |
Transmission | 6-speed manual | Gear Ratios | Not Available |
Dimensions | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in. / 2600 mm | Length | 167.8 in. / 4262 mm |
Front Track | 64.8 in. / 1645 mm | Width | 78.2 in. / 1986 mm |
Rear Track | 64.6 in. / 1640 mm | Height | 40.9 in. / 1040 mm |
Weight Distribution | Not Available | Curb Weight | 2200 lb. / 1000 kg |