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V10-powered Falen supercar in the works

V10-powered Falen supercar in the works

Viknesh Vijayenthiran May 27th, 2008 Viknesh Vijayenthiran By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Author May 27th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 This latest supercar is the creation of Scottish design studio Dowdeswell & Hardie and has been named the Falen after a demon from folklore. The design shares a striking a resemblance with the Lamborghini Gallardo and, like the Italian exotic, the Falen is also powered by a high-rev V10 engine. The proposed specs for the car include a mid-mounted 5.5L V10 that develops over 800hp (600kW) and is mated to a five-speed transaxle gearbox. Engineers are still deciding on the final powertrain but the potent engine, a Judd GV5 S2, is confirmed for production. The same engine has already been used by a number of teams in the LMP1 racing class. Engineers at Judd are currently fine-tuning the engine for road use. The entire V10 unit weighs a total of 130kg and when combined with the Falen’s carbon-fiber monocoque and body shell should see the car tip the scales at just 1,000kg. Only four examples will be built all up and the first prototype will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next March. The car will be smaller than a Porsche 911 and is targeted at track enthusiasts after a unique race car. You will eventually be able to see the progress of the car at the project's official website, which is scheduled to launch on the first of June. Via: EVOV10-powered Falen Supercar
V10-powered Falen supercar in the works

V10-powered Falen supercar in the works

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This latest supercar is the creation of Scottish design studio Dowdeswell & Hardie and has been named the Falen after a demon from folklore. The design shares a striking a resemblance with the Lamborghini Gallardo and, like the Italian exotic, the Falen is also powered by a high-rev V10 engine.

The proposed specs for the car include a mid-mounted 5.5L V10 that develops over 800hp (600kW) and is mated to a five-speed transaxle gearbox. Engineers are still deciding on the final powertrain but the potent engine, a Judd GV5 S2, is confirmed for production. The same engine has already been used by a number of teams in the LMP1 racing class.

Engineers at Judd are currently fine-tuning the engine for road use. The entire V10 unit weighs a total of 130kg and when combined with the Falen’s carbon-fiber monocoque and body shell should see the car tip the scales at just 1,000kg.

Only four examples will be built all up and the first prototype will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next March. The car will be smaller than a Porsche 911 and is targeted at track enthusiasts after a unique race car. You will eventually be able to see the progress of the car at the project's official website, which is scheduled to launch on the first of June.

Via: EVO
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  1. By SliK #1, Posted: 5/27/2008

    This looks like a Koenigsegg prototype more than anything else.

  2. By chris #2, Posted: 5/27/2008

    another day,.. another millionaires car.

  3. By Ivan #3, Posted: 5/27/2008

    I don't know where u see lambo. All i see is rear of Zonda and front from koenigsegg.

  4. By vb #4, Posted: 5/27/2008

    The first thing that popped into my mind was REVENTON (because of the edgy look). The front is totally Lambo, the rear a bit Zonda and all spiced up with a little Koenigsegg. Probably a very fast car (at least on straights), but there have been more original supercars.

  5. By Raptor #5, Posted: 5/27/2008

    800 hp and 1000 kg? And the engine alone weighs only 130 kg?

    This is a bloody rocket, not a car. It has waaay higher power to weight ratio than Veyron. This will need a decent traction control :)

  6. By Arunas #6, Posted: 5/27/2008

    Front of Lamborghini (also resembles something from FXX for me), sides of Koenigsegg, rear is mix of Enzo & Veyron...However every new supercar is really interesting to see being developed and driven. I hope this one won't be a crap.

  7. By Ayax #7, Posted: 5/27/2008

    Honestly, lack of creativity, it screams Koenigsegggggggggg but its too wackyly overdone on top of that...

  8. By CarFanaticsUnleashed #8, Posted: 5/27/2008

    I would have to agree with the "too much like a Koenigsegg" comment that seems to be recurring. It looks however almost cartoony in terms of those edgy design elements. The CCX is a work of art, and therefore the Falen doesn't even compare. We'll see about this thing when it goes into production as a more refined design hopefully.

  9. By ohmy #9, Posted: 5/27/2008

    overall shape looks like a ccx but the there are cues of gallardo like the back
    cool car

  10. By bambam #10, Posted: 5/27/2008

    Koenigsegg with a body kit or Aerodynamic or is it made out of lego.

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