Elfin MS8 Streamliner
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| Elfin MS8 Streamliner | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Elfin Cars |
| Production | 2006– 100 of both models per year[1] |
| Engine | 5.7L V8 |
| Length | 3.50 m |
| Width | 1.71 m |
| Curb weight | 1,100 kg |
| Related | Clubman |
| Designer | Mike Simcoe, Holden Design team |
The Elfin MS8 Streamliner sports cars are successors to the Elfin MS7, the Chevrolet V8 powered Elfin which won the 1975 and 1976 Australian Tourist Trophy Sports Car Championships.
The car was revealed at the 2004 Melbourne International Motor show. It is being mentioned in the same articles as some of the greatest supercars currently available.[2]
Sales to the UK are predicted for mid 2007. There are currently two Elfin MS8s in the UK for export evaluation[3] and an office has been set up in Chipping Norton, north of London.
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[edit] Design
The Elfin MS8 Streamliner models have been designed by Elfin Sports Cars and styled by the Holden Design team when Mike Simcoe was Styling Director.
On July 5, 2006 Elfin announced that the MS8 Streamliner will be going into production. Problems had surfaced with emissions and noise regulations which caused problems with the development cycle, but the car will have the same Holden-derrived parts as the concept did.
[edit] Specification Levels
There are two specifications for the Streamliner. One is the Roadster version which is a road registerable and the other is a Racer version which is single seat track only version.
Sales started in July 2006 with the Streamliner selling for $119,990 (since revised to $99,990) and the Clubman for $98,990 (since revised to $84,990)[4]. Production will be limited to just 100 units.
[edit] Special Editions
A '50th Anniversary' Streamliner model is being released in a limited run of five cars. The cars will be distinguised by a special paint colour of 'Garrie Cooper Gold', cabin hardtop and bonnet scoop. The hard top and bonnet scoop were designed by Mike Simcoe, the designer of the cars. One of the cars will be a supercharged version with a 350 kw, 660 Nm V8 engine. Pricing will be $128,500 with the supercharged version being $12,000 extra.[3]
[edit] Technical Specifications and Features
[edit] Drivetrain
- 5.7 litre alloy V8
- From 245 kW
- 6 speed gearbox
- Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
[edit] Safety
- Traction control
- ABS braking system
- Cruise control
[edit] Suspension
- Fully independent rear suspension with top and bottom wishbones plus toe link adjustment
- Front suspension with top and bottom chrome moly, unequal, aerofoil wishbones
- Fully adjustable race spec rose joints throughout
- Elfin alloy uprights (front and rear), fully adjustable for camber, caster & toe
- Coil over Koni shock absorbers, adjustable for bump, rebound and ride height
[edit] Brakes
- Slotted & ventilated 4 wheel disc brakes Front: 32 x 343 mm discs
- Elfin alloy billet machined 6 pot calipers Rear: 18 x 315 mm discs with handbrake
- Elfin alloy billet machined 4 pot calipers
[edit] Steering/Pedals
- Rack and pinion with adjustable steering column
- Fully adjustable alloy pedal box with brake bias adjustment
[edit] Wheels/Tyres
[edit] Construction
- Jig assembled, hand crafted multitubular space frame
- GRP body panels
[edit] Dimensions
- Length 3500 mm
- Front Track 1460 mm
- Width 1710 mm
- Rear Track 1430 mm
- Wheelbase 2290 mm
- Kerb Weight 1050 kg
[edit] References
- ^ McGrath, Gavin (2006-12-15). Elfin joins the HSV club. Carsguide.com.au. Retrieved on 2007-03-12.
- ^ Spanish Speedster. BusinessWeek.com (2007-03-01). Retrieved on 2007-03-29.
- ^ a b Butler, Glann (2007-03-01). Elfin supercharges Holden heart. drive.com.au. Retrieved on 2007-03-12.
- ^ {{cite web | title = Elfin Sports Cars Media Announcement | publisher = fullBOOST | date = 2007-03-20 | url = http://www.fullboost.com.au/news.php?newsId=1368 | accessdate = 2007-03-29
[edit] External links
Current vehicles
MS8 Streamliner • MS8 Clubman
Historical vehicles
Streamliner • Formula Junior • Clubman • Mallala • Catalina • Mono • Formula V • Type 400 • Type 300 • Type 600 • ME5 • MR5 • 620 • MR6 • MS7 • MR8 • MR9 • Type 3
