Brooke Double R gets power bump from blower
Ariel Atoms, Caterham Superlights, KTM X Bows, Derondas and the like tend to follow a certain formula that happens to be very successful in the world of racing. Keep it simple, keep it light, and keep it balanced. They don't need 500-hp V10s to prove their point. Small rev-happy motors that can churn out 140, 180, 220 hp are the norm, but there are always options. Some people look at these horsepower figures and think, "I know it offers a superior driving experience and can lap any given track as quickly as cars with rheww times the power, but what if this car had that much power, too?" That is why Brooke will now be offering a supercharged version of its Ford Duratec powerplant for use in the Double R. While horsepower can easily reach more than 400, they think the final tune will be around 350. Not a huge jump over the top current option at 300, but it will have twice the torque of the lesser motor, as well. That should really make things interesting in this sub-ton car.
[Source: Autocar]
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Steve 4:26PM (3/26/2007)
Now if all these kit cars didn't cost $50k it be fine
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Howard Kerr 4:54PM (3/26/2007)
The British car magazine EVO tested the "old" Brooke 260 (as in 260 horsepower) at 0 to 60 in 3.9 secs and a top speed at over 155 mph. With nearly a third more horsepower in a car that weighs essentially the same....
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Racetrack-Owner 5:21PM (3/26/2007)
That's funny, judging from experience at my many track-days, my 525HP V10 pretty much owns those little cars with nothing to prove.
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Yago Bal 4:56AM (3/27/2007)
#3
If that was true: you wouldn't be so basic.
I say that because if you knew something about performance, you'd be talking about the amazing chassis that puts your V10 power to the track, not talking about the engine itself.
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mac.or.pc 1:16PM (4/01/2007)
ITS THE STIG!!!!! (maybe nt)
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