Shelsley T2
Technical Specifications:
A mid-engined lightweight 2 seater all weather sportscar.
Engine:
Rover 2Ltr Turbo producing 200bhp and 250FTP torque.
Specifications:
Length - 3110mm. Height - 1200mm. Weight - 850kg opening door body/750kg no door body.
Wheelbase - 2410mm. Track - 1500mm. Weight Distribution 42F- 58R. Gearbox - 5 Speed.
Aerodynamic and sleek - powerful K series mid engine.
Cantilever suspension with inboard coil-over shocks. STANDARD SPECIFICATION - Full Road Trim T2:
• Steel Monocoque Chassis
• Mid Engined Rover T series 2 litre turbocharged 200bhp
• Five Speed Gearbox
• Double Wishbone Front Suspension with inboard Coil-
Over Dampers
• Multi Link Independent Rear Suspension
• Front Disc Brakes 250mm diameter, 2 pot Calipers
• Rear Disc Brakes 250 mm diameter, single pot Calipers
and handbrake
• 15 inch diameter Alloy Wheels
• 195 Front Tyres, 205 Rear Tyres
• Full Size Seats
• Full Instrumentation
• Heated Windscreen
• Wind Up Side Windows
• GRP Multi-panel Body
Suspension& Steering:
The T2 has long travel suspension with good camber control to limit roll for top road and track performance. The anti-squat rear geometry helps the car put its power down without producing wheelspin. Adjustable rear 'Toe-out / Toe-in' enables precise setup to allow control of 'Power on' and 'Lift off' induced oversteer mid corner. The steering is full Ackermann with special 'near centre' uprights to reduce scrub. Front and rear suspension both use twin unequal length wishbones with dampers at 1:1 ratio front and 2:1 ratio rear.
The Chassis:
The 'Tub' consists of a folded steel monococque with 50x50 box section subframes for engine and suspension mounting. A front and rear 'crash structure' is mounted to the subframes with sliding connection - to gives movement in a crash. The door frames have 200 mm folded sections from hinges to lock which give great side impact protection. These also provide the mountings for the window winders.
The Body:
The body is GRP in gel finish which bolts to the tub with 8 mm fixings. There are 4 wings, 2 bumpers, 6 door panels, 1 boot, 1 bonnet, 1 scuttle, 1 screen frame, 2 boot runner panels. All these have no flash lines and are available in 250 colours!
The Engine:
The engine currently used is the Rover T16 2 litre Turbo, with 200 bhp and 250 ft/lbs torque, this is mounted to the PGI gearbox, which has a limited slip differential as standard. This unit is mid mounted and gives a 58/42 percentage weight ratio split - which makes the car very predictable due to one end being in control at all time, (this in unlike a car with 50/50 split which makes for a very unpredictable car as it can understeer or oversteer on the same corner with differing speeds).
The KV6 2.5litre engine is also available as an option for those who prefer six cylinders!
The Brakes:
The brakes are servo assisted with good feel and a light pedal. The general feel of the car is very safe without any drama when driven fast or slow.
More Info:
http://www.shelsley-cars.com
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=112&i=6566
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