Monteverdi Hai 650 F1

Monteverdi Hai 650 F1
Manufacturer Monteverdi
Production 1992,1995 (2 prototypes built)
Predecessor Monteverdi Hai 450 SS
Class Supercar
Body style 2 - Door Coupe
Layout RMR layout
Engine Ford DFR V8
Transmission 6 speed manual
Wheelbase 2790 mm
Length 4550 mm
Width 1960 mm
Height 1050 mm
Curb weight 850 kg

Contents

History

In 1992 Monteverdi decided to re-enter the car scene. To achieve that he needed something stunning and capturing to cause a stir, such as the Monteverdi Hai 450 SS did back in 1970. The target was to create the ultimate supercar, and a true F1 car for the road. To accomplish that, the company used a Formula 1 chassis from the defunct Monteverdi - Onyx F1 team plus its engine. The car itself was built around an actual F1 chassis utilizing a Ford DFR V8 F1 engine in detuned form though. The car was named Hai 650 F1, paying homage to its lineage started with the Hai 450 SS of 1970 and denoting the car's power output and F1 pedigree. The car was shown to several potential customers and a few orders were taken, although no cars seem to have been sold to customers. Two prototypes have been built, both currently residing in the Monteverdi Museum in Basel, Switzerland.

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine: Ford DFR V8
Engine Capacity: 3491 c.c (3,5 litres)
Power Output: 649 bhp at 11,000 rpm

Transmission

Transmission: Six speed manual gearbox

Performance

Top speed: 208 mph (claimed)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 3,0 seconds (claimed)

References

Monteverdi Hai 650 F1 at Supercars.net
Technical specifications at CarsPlusPlus.com

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