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Jetstream SC250 roadster enters production

 
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Jetstream SC250 roadster enters production

Jetstream SC250 roadster enters production

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Following in the lines of cars like the Caterham Seven and Ariel Atom comes a new British sports car that has been designed primarily for the track but is still fully road legal. The car is the new SC250 from Jetstream and it’s now in production after being revealed for the first time at last January’s Autosport International in the UK.

Lurking under the engine cover of the SC250 is the same 2.0L Ecotec four-cylinder turbocharged engine from the Opel (Vauxhall) Astra OPC with power capped at 250hp (186kW). The engine management system is controlled by an Emerald ECU and includes two settings –Standard (general road use) and Sports (track).

With the SC250 weighing in at just 700kg (1,550lb), the power-to-weight ratio equates to an impressive 357hp (266kW)/ ton. This is enough to propel the car from 0-60mph in under 4 seconds and to a maximum speed of 165mph. A quarter of a mile run from a standing start takes just 11.8 seconds. The car’s torque is also impressive, with 236lb.ft (320Nm) generated at 2,400rpm.

Stopping power comes from a Tilton twin brake system that features balance bar bias adjustment and ventilated 285mm front discs, with 278mm rear discs and standard General Motors calipers. An optional upgrade is available to a 4-pot caliper brake package from AP Racing. Lightweight 16in alloy wheels up front and 17in on the rear from Team Dynamics are wrapped with Toyo Proxes tires.

Cars are now being built at Jetstream’s production facility in Cornwall and take roughly 6-8 weeks to build, with timing dependent on each customer’s required specification. Jetstream plan to manufacture 50 cars over the next year, with an uprated 300hp (225kW) version of the SC250 planned for early 2009.

Prices start at £29,495 ($55,320) and include a full 12 month parts and labor warranty. The SC250 has also been designed to suit all year round usage with the addition of a water-fed heating system. A power point for an iPod, mobile phone or GPS system is provided as standard.
Jetstream SC250 roadster

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Comments (7)

  1. By Layne Posted: 8/22/2008 12:43am PDT

    Could they make the thing any damn uglier?
     
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  2. By InkMaster Posted: 8/22/2008 1:11am PDT

    Layne, no; I think they give it their all
     
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  3. By frederic E Posted: 8/22/2008 6:08am PDT

    Too ugly ..it's the only thing I can say !
     
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  4. By Laz Posted: 8/22/2008 8:48am PDT

    It might look ugly but sounds fun to drive! You know, like that old joke about fat chicks...
     
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  5. By Gus Posted: 8/22/2008 12:47pm PDT

    It looks funny, but that full windscreen and wiper are kind of nice...
     
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  6. By youknow Posted: 8/22/2008 6:32pm PDT

    Ugly like a fat chick...
     
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  7. By C.J. Posted: 8/22/2008 7:05pm PDT

    Looks like they fashioned the back end after a Lambo (Gallardo).

    The front end looks like is made of legos (like, the child's toy).

    I'll take an Atom over it any day.
     
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