Introduction of a new model to the Arash Motor Company stable. AF -8
A further model has been approved to be released in 2010 to support the AF-10 super/hyper car. The model has been assigned the code AF-8. The AF-8 model is regarded as the ‘baby AF-10’. Engine choices have not been finalised, however look to be using the V8 GM range aswell as the consideration of a diesel turbo unit. Prices are circa £120,000, however are subject to change nearer launch.
The decision to release AF-8 has been a consequence of customer demand and the increase of capacitiy becoming available in the Cambridge facility over time. Further manufacturing facilities have been penned at an 8 acre site in Newmarket which is currently owned by Farboud Holdings Ltd as a clean sheet site.
AF-8 inclusion adds further strength to the Arash Motor Company brand and the Arash Farboud history of car design and manufacturing since 1999. The business model welcomes an additional model to support the ‘halo model’ AF-10 as the flagship and to allow customers to have a car for everyday use as well as super/hyper car for track and enthusiast use.
AF-8 is expected to have a similar chassis to AF-10 in Steel and Carbon composite construction with a similar view regarding handling and performance. The cars overall size however is to be smaller in footprint and overhangs and is aimed to be ‘driven as an everyday car.’ Everyday use considerations include, ample luggage space, drive aids including traction control, ABS and safety features such as impact retaining seatbelts, air bags and side impact stuctures. A view for all levels of experienced drivers being able to use AF-8 is high on consideration. Track use aswell as day to day driving is again high on consideration. It is expected also that Carbon Ceramic discs will be an option for the car as found on AF-10. AF-10 still remains the flagship model by having a more powerful engine, a more focused chassis and interior as well as lighter final weight. Its extreme proportions and dramatic surfaces continue to seperate it from the AF-8 range.
AF-8 signature feartures.
As found with all Arash Farboud designs since 2002, a concious effort has been made to pay homage to Lemans Sports Cars and F1 cars.
Dihedral Reflex – reverse NACA
The ‘signature’ dihedral reflex aperture’ or ‘reverse NACA duct’ feature appears again on the AF-8 allowing air pressure release and hot air relief from front disc brakes. This feature is found behind the front wheels in the door outer skin. The door opening function is ‘conventional’ as opposed to the ‘lemans style’ dihedral door as found on AF-10. Again this is allowing the car to be used as an ‘everyday car’.
Front seperate wing. Other Aero Functions.
Front seperate wing. AF-8 again continues with the unique AF-10 front wing. This seperate front wing allows further downforce push on the front of the car as well as making a further ‘signiture feature’ to the Arash Motor Company range.
A continued effort to improve drag and downforce overall has been investigated for AF-8. The inclusion of an active rear wing and fixed rear diffuser has been included to add to the final formula of ultimate performance for AF-8. CFD and windtunnel calcualations commence on the development model in a similar fashion to how AF-10 was developed. Software for CFD and handling continue to be a supporting role for all future models.
Eyeline feature of door windows have been made ‘signiture features’ for the ‘baby range’ of Arash Motor Company models. The side view of the car indicates the use of human style eye features with the side window apperture. This use of this design has integrated beauty as well as agression from the car.
Arash AF-8 #1