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
Reader Comments
Tue May 27 2008 10:38 AM
SliK says
This looks like a Koenigsegg prototype more than anything else.
Tue May 27 2008 10:40 AM
chris says
another day,.. another millionaires car.
Tue May 27 2008 11:54 AM
Ivan says
I don't know where u see lambo. All i see is rear of Zonda and front from koenigsegg.
Tue May 27 2008 12:30 PM
vb says
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.
Tue May 27 2008 1:07 PM
Raptor says
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 :)
Tue May 27 2008 1:51 PM
Arunas says
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.
Tue May 27 2008 5:32 PM
Ayax says
Honestly, lack of creativity, it screams Koenigsegggggggggg but its too wackyly overdone on top of that...
Tue May 27 2008 5:44 PM
CarFanaticsUnleashed says
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.
Tue May 27 2008 7:04 PM
ohmy says
overall shape looks like a ccx but the there are cues of gallardo like the back
cool car
Tue May 27 2008 10:22 PM
bambam says
Koenigsegg with a body kit or Aerodynamic or is it made out of lego.
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