Hulme F1
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| Hulme F1 | |
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| Manufacturer | Super Cars Ltd |
| Production | 2008 (expected) |
| Class | Supercar |
| Engine(s) | 5.0 litre (4941 cc) DOHC V8 |
| Transmission(s) | 6 Speed Sequential Quaife Transaxle with LSD |
| Wheelbase | 111.41 in (2830 mm) |
| Length | 181.5 in (4612 mm) |
| Width | 77.08 in (1958 mm) |
| Height | 43.09 in (1095 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,643 lb (1,199 kg) |
| Designer | Tony Parker |
The Hulme F1 is an expected supercar manufactured by New Zealand boutique company SupercarsNZ. Its name is taken after 1967 Formula One World Champion, the New Zealander Denny Hulme. It is powered by a 5.0 litre V8 sourced from the BMW M5 and produces 450 hp (340 kW). However, mated to a 2,643 lb (1,199 kg) weight gives it a power-to-weight ratio of 5.9 lb (2.7 kg) per hp.
Competitors include the Koenigsegg CCX, Saleen S7, Bugatti Veyron 16.4, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, McLaren F1, Lamborghini Murciélago, Pagani Zonda and Maserati MC12
