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Keating TKR/SKR: New British supercar set to launch next month
Rarely a month goes by when some plucky upstart claims to be producing another world-class supercar to rival the big boys in the automotive sphere. Today is no different, with a release from Keating, a barely established British marque that will be unveiling two new vehicles to the assembled press on April 23rd, St. George's Day.According to the company's release (posted after the jump), the first model, named the SKR, will be producing 400 hp with a chassis aimed to provide effortless cruising in the Grand Touring tradition. The other model, dubbed the TKR, shares the same sheet metal as the SKR, but "boasts more power than an F1 race car" and has supposedly beat the Bugatti Veyron's top speed run while undergoing testing.
While that claim is unconfirmed and highly unofficial, with eight years of development time under its belt, we're sure Keating is doing its damnedest to stoke the flames before its official reveal next month. We're hoping to see the finished product at one of the few international auto shows left this year.
PRESS RELEASE
Keating Supercars
New Supercar launching on St George's Day
A new British Supercar is to be launched on 23rd April, St George's Day.
Eight years in development, in private testing an early prototype of the sports GT broke the world speed record held at the time by Bugatti.
A two model range is being launched, both sharing the same curvaceous body. Top of the range TKR boasts more power than an F1 race car but with tractability for the road, while the 400bhp of the SKR is specifically tuned for long legged GT touring. Both offer scintillating performance with amazing acceleration and smooth docile road manners.
The launch of this new British Supercar, which will be held on St George's Day at an English manor house on the North West coast, will be a closed doors all ticket event. The event will include a descriptive launch and reveal, followed by acceleration and high speed demonstration drives at a nearby RAF airfield and cruising drives on fast public roads.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Carlos 1:40PM (3/11/2008)
I am in no way against building of super cars, but once I would like to see a small company build a great small car. One that I can use every day.
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Dausman 3:42PM (3/11/2008)
My thoughts also....guess they figure there is too much competition in the small car category already....tough enough for the big guys to sell.......I don't know....but it would be nice to see something new that is priced to my affordability....there appears to be a slew of new models on the horizon.....maybe one that will fit my wants and needs.
SPG 2:14PM (3/11/2008)
I love the idea of small car companies (cottage industry car builders) but the styling on many of the small car companies uber sports cars seem very bland these days.
In most studies of new car buyers you'll find that the biggest reason that most new car buyers (I can't explain the last few generations of Civic or Corolla buyers) purchase a car based on the cars looks.
At least as one of the major reasons.
That puts reliability and fuel economy as second and third.
My point?
Sell with the visuals AND the abilities.
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fausto 3:11PM (3/11/2008)
could it be this http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/21/barabus-1000-bhp-supercar/ very same (super)car?
SPG 6:43PM (3/11/2008)
@ Fausto
What looks like (with no disprespect to Keating) a slimmer kit car version of the Saleen S7 could very well be the Keating for all I know.
I'm looking forward to seeing this car for the first time myself.
vincent 3:40PM (3/11/2008)
@fausto: yes, it IS the Barabus! And it will get 1500 hp:
http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/2008/03/11/keating-tkr-met-ruim-1500-pk
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