That Lotus downforce? It’s measured at 241kph. Sounds great – until you learn this Elemental RP1 is promising 200kg at 160kph. Which probably leaves you wondering a) where’s the big wing, and b) what the hell is an Elemental? Essentially, it’s what a bunch of former McLaren personnel did next, the 265kph RP1 being their response to the seemingly openedended question: ‘What’s the perfect trackday car?’ Featuring fully adjustable in-board suspension that’s easily accessed via removable body panels, and an F1-style ‘feet up’ driving position, the RP1 majors on cutting edge underfloor aero (hence no wing) yet is still designed to be exceptionally usable – even on the road. Based around a carbon and aluminium tub, it weighs 620kg and will initially be powered by a tweaked Ford Ecoboost 2.0-litre producing 209kW, with other options pending. 0-100kph in 3.1sec, 100-160ph in 4.3sec.
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Engine 2.0 Ecoboost turbo 4-cyl, 209kW › Transmission 6-speed sequential, rwd › Weight /made from 620kg/carbonfibre and aluminium › Ideal for Dating the BAC Mono’s girlfriend
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