Ascari KZ1
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| Manufacturer: | Ascari |
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| Production: | 2003–present |
| Predecessor: | Ascari Ecosse |
| Class: | Supercar/Ultracar |
| Body style: | Berlinetta |
| Engine: | 5.0 L V8 |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual |
| Length: | 4300 mm |
| Width: | 1852 mm |
| Height: | 1138 mm |
| Curb weight: | 1330 kg |
The Ascari KZ1 is a sports car made by Ascari. It can reach 190 mph. This car has a V8 engine with 4941 cc capacity, sourced from BMW. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under four seconds, making it one of the fastest cars currently available. Only 50 Ascari KZ1 cars will be produced making it one of the most exclusive cars in the world. Each car is priced at £235,000 and takes 340 hours to handcraft.
The KZ1 was also featured on the BBC television show Top Gear, where it set the 5th fastest lap time ever recorded on the show at 1min 20.7sec, recently the KZ1 has dropped down to 8th place with the fastest record being 1.17.6 set by a Koenigsegg CCX .
[edit] Specifications
| Engine | S62 BMW M5 V8 with dry sump lubrication |
| Position | Mid-longitudinal |
| Aspiration | natural |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder with variable valve timing |
| Displacement | 4941 cc (302.1 in3) |
| Bore | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Stroke | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Power | 500 bhp (373 kW) @ 7000 rpm |
| Power to displacement | 101 hp per liter (75.5 kW/L) |
| Power to weight | 370 bhp per long ton (280 W/kg) |
| Torque | 550 N·m (406 ft·lbf) @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7 seconds |
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