Radical SR8
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| Radical SR8 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Radical Sportscars |
| Production | 2005- |
| Assembly | Peterborough, United Kingdom |
| Designer | Nick Walford |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | Roadster |
| Layout | longitudinal mounted mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | Powertec P-Tec 6-speed sequential manual[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,527 mm (99.5 in)[1] |
| Length | 4,100 mm (161.4 in)[1] |
| Width | 1,790 mm (70.5 in)[1] |
| Height | 1,040 mm (40.9 in)[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Radical SR3 |
| Successor | Radical SR10 |
The Radical SR8 is a British sports car made by Radical Sportscars.
Dominic Dobson drove one to victory in the 2015 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Michael Vergers held the all-time street legal lap record of the Nordschleife circuit on the Nürburgring until 29 June 2010,[2] doing so in 2009 in a Radical SR8 LM on Dunlop Direzza DZ03 tyres. He clocked a lap time of 6:48:28.
A prototype is being made, with the help of Radical Sportscars, into an all-electric version by Racing Green Endurance, a student-led project of Imperial College London.
Life cycles
| Year | Type | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SR8 | Initial version |
| 2007 | SR8LM [3] | More performant version, slightly bigger engine (2.8), improved aerodynamics |
| 2011 | SR8 RX [4] | Second generation |
| 2017 | SR8 SRX | Third generation |
Trims
| Name | Displacement | Engine | Horsepower | HP RPM | Torque | Torque RPM | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR8 | 2,680 cc (164 cu in; 2.68 L) | Powertec RPA V8 | 358 bhp (363 PS; 267 kW) | 10,500 | 271 N⋅m (200 lb⋅ft) | 8,000 | 650 kg (1,430 lb) |
| SR8 LM | Powertec RPB V8 | 449 bhp (455 PS; 335 kW) | |||||
| SR8 RX | Powertec RPB V8 | 430 bhp (440 PS; 320 kW) | 353 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft) | 680 kg (1,500 lb) | |||
| SR8 TDR | Powertec RPA V8 Twin Turbocharged | 800 bhp (810 PS; 600 kW) | 11,000 | 655 N⋅m (483 lb⋅ft) | 9,500 | 600 kg (1,300 lb) | |
| SR8 Supersport | Powertec RPA V8 | 380 bhp (390 PS; 280 kW) | 10,500 | 305 N⋅m (225 lb⋅ft) | 8,000 | 650 kg (1,430 lb) | |
| SR8 RSX | 2,996 cc (182.8 cu in; 2.996 L) | Powertec RPB V8 | 440 bhp (450 PS; 330 kW) | 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) | 7,500 | 680 kg (1,500 lb) | |
| SRZero | 0 cc (0 cu in; 0 L) | two EVO Electric PM synchronous motors | 565 bhp (573 PS; 421 kW) | 5,000 | 1,085 N⋅m (800 lb⋅ft) | 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Showroom - Radical SR8 RX". Radical Sportscars. Archived from the original on 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ^ "Pagani Zonda breaks 'Ring record". Evo. 13 November 2018. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ "2007 Radical SR8LM - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
- ^ "Radical Sportscars | Racing | Track Day | Road and Race Cars". Radical Sportscars.
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