Caparo releases new pics of T1 ahead of Monaco debut
by John Neff on Apr 18th 2006 at 4:55PM 
You remember the Caparo T1 – that F1 turned street-legal supercar developed with help from ex-McLaren F1 engineers. We already told you that the first prototype of the production model will be unveiled at the Top Marques show in Monaco by “His Serene Highness Prince Albert II.” (That’s got to be the most seriously unfortunate title ever.) We expect to see live shots of the car sometime this Thursday, April 20th. Here are some additional pics of the car provided by Caparo ahead of the debut and a recap of what makes the car so special.
- Weighs less than 1,100 lbs.
- 500 horsepower compact V8
- 0-60 in 2.5 seconds
- Capable of 3g cornering
- 500-mile range on highway
- First claimed 1,000bhp-per-tonne road car
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ian 5:57PM (4/18/2006)
we get it, it's a f1 car with a bouble top, fenders and lights. i can't even imagine what the car's nvh will be like or how much it will cost to replace the carbon fiber suspension links every time you hit a pot hole. the fact that cars like this and the radical are street legal in some parts of the world does not mean they're worthy street cars.
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samuel 6:05PM (4/18/2006)
Not only is it fast, but you'll get to look like a complete douchebag driving it.
Seriously, why the hell would anyone want to be seen in something like this?
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VW-Guy 6:16PM (4/18/2006)
You guys are just jealous beyond belief. If you had more money than you knew what to do with, you'd be in line for this beast. I know I would. And you can just picture the smile on my face as I get it sideways around a corner with all traction and stability aids turned off. Yah baby yah!
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Scott 6:17PM (4/18/2006)
Samuel, Some cars are not ment to be seen in. They are made to drive...
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doug 6:19PM (4/18/2006)
I'd rather have an Ariel Atom
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Proud Japanese 6:24PM (4/18/2006)
VW-Guy is right. #1 and #2 are way over their head.
#1: What exactly does a worthy street car? Just because you can't afford one, or you aren't legally allowed to drive in your country doesn't make it any less worthy.
#2: I guess thinking outside the box is a scary experience for you.
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samuel 6:52PM (4/18/2006)
#3, you have no idea how much money I have!
I simply make the observation that anybody driving one will look like a complete raving tool. Quite frankly, I think guys driving red Ferraris or Lambos look like tools as well, although admittedly not quite as toolish as the driver of this overpowered childs toy.
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samuel 6:57PM (4/18/2006)
Hey # 6. If you like it, buy it. That's all. The fact of the matter is that you will look like an idiot driving it, but hey, that's your problem. Make sure to sit on a cushion so you can see over the wheel...
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Proud Japanese 7:05PM (4/18/2006)
Oh, so your opinion is now a FACT. The fact of the matter is, this thing is going to sell like hotcakes, and it will be the exotic of the exotics.
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samuel 7:14PM (4/18/2006)
#9, another fact for you; since the manufacturers of this thing do not have the ability to build in high volume, and since only a very limited numbers of those well heeled enough to buy wish to look like douchebags, it will obviously not sell like hotcakes. Have a nice day:)
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Proud Japanese 7:26PM (4/18/2006)
You obviously don't know what the phrase "sell like hotcakes" means. Good day.
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HC 7:27PM (4/18/2006)
samuel, only you would think someone driving that car is an idiot. Other people may not think that way. It isn't anywhere close to a FACT, that is just your opinion.
How about this, as a matter of fact, whatever you said makes you sound like an idiot
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samuel 7:40PM (4/18/2006)
#11. Of course I know the meaning of "sells like hotcakes"! You clearly do not! Is English even your first language? If not, I can forgive you your ignorance. If it is, well, you have proved the fact that only a fool would wish to be seen driving the Caparo on a public highway.
Bye bye;)
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Chris 7:46PM (4/18/2006)
Cat fight! Cat fight! Raaaar!
Settle down kids! If you can afford it buy it! If you don't like it then good for you. I have no idea how much it will cost but I would rather have an Aston DB9. That way when I get T-Boned by a Focus or Yaris I won't die!
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samuel 7:48PM (4/18/2006)
#12. Some people might look at a dog turd and see beautiful art, so you are right, I cannot state as a fact that the driver of this car will look like a fool, but I think it's a pretty safe bet!
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samuel 7:50PM (4/18/2006)
#14, I am just having fun. Some of these fellows seem to be taking it awfully personally:)
By the way, I am with you on the choice of DB9. THAT is a good looking car.
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Les Cunningham 8:26PM (4/18/2006)
Exactly why do guys driving red Ferraris look like tools? (OK, the Lambos I can understand). Anyone who wouldn't want an F430 in any color needs to check and make sure they still have a pulse. Smells a bit like class envy to me...
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chewy 8:32PM (4/18/2006)
While it does look like nothing else on the street, it is the highestperformance vehicle that one can buy today. The closest to an F1 racecar. I guess it will not be the most comfortable, but one hell of acar. The cornoring is three times the best production supercar. Andif they take some safety features from F1 I think it will be safeenough. Also note the pretty good milage, 33 mpg, but I think theyare refering to the imperial gallon which is about 20% bigger thanthe US, still not to bad. Seems some people care more about looks than the actual performance.
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Udayan Tripathi 8:36PM (4/18/2006)
I like the Maserati Quattroporte - not really a sports car but then people in Porsches, Ferraris and Lambos look like idiots. Masterati's Coupe is awful, the old 3200GT's boomerang lights were fun but M lost their nerve and put standard lights on. Dumb decision. The V8 Vantage looks good too but the old XKR or the DB7 are my favourites, for beautiful curves and legendary designs.
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serpentor 9:03PM (4/18/2006)
exactly #18, I dont give a rats ass what I look like in this car. I know I'll look douchebag with that rediculously large smile on my face while I'm driving it... this thing is seriously baddasss! Only a poseur care about how they look in certain cars. True enthusiast only care about absolute performance, and this car is without a doubt THE best performing car in the world.
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