Thailand's 999 Motorsports' latest 300bhp Supersport spaceframed racer

[Staff]

The Supersport, spearheaded by 999 Motorsports, Thailand, centers on a tubular framework. Designed to meet the requirements of race circuits; structurally, the vehicle consists of a fiberglass body and dashboard all wrapping a spaceframe chassis, are the leading features of its cabin.



The sleek Supersport devised for racing, derives its power from a Ford Ecotec 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo, capable of generating 300bhp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The engine is centered in the middle and transmits power to its hind wheels through a uniquely devised five speed sequential transmission.



Though nothing official was stated about its speed and performance, the lightly weighted racing vehicle is expected to deliver a speedy show. With only nine hundred and fifty kilos of weight, the sleek and slender racing car has a long way to go in the racing arena.



Technical Specs

<table border="0" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" bgcolor="#F5F5F5" valign="top" width="140">Type</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#F5F5F5" valign="top">Supersport
Mid engine rear wheel drive</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">Chassis</td> <td align="left" valign="top">Tube space frame (Steel 4130)
Aluminum powder-coated panels</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" bgcolor="#F5F5F5" valign="top">Bodywork</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#F5F5F5" valign="top">Fiberglass / Carbon
Laminated windshield, headlights, tail lights, adjustable rear wing, rear diffuser</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">Engine</td> <td align="left" valign="top">Ecotec 2.0L 4-cyl. Turbo
Max. power: 300 hp at 5600 rpm (225 hp with endurance ECU)
Max. torque: 350 N.m.
Racecraft radiators and air water intercooler, stainless steel exhaust line and mufler</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#F5F5F5"> <td align="left" valign="top">Gearbox</td> <td align="left" valign="top">5-speed sequential
Limited slip differential</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">Gauge</td> <td align="left" valign="top">LCD dashboard, programmable multifunction display</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#F5F5F5"> <td align="left" valign="top">Front/Rear suspension</td> <td align="left" valign="top">Double wishbone, adjustable anti-roll bar</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">Shock absorbers</td> <td align="left" valign="top">Rebound adjustable</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#F5F5F5"> <td align="left" valign="top">Calipers</td> <td align="left" valign="top">Front: 6 Pistons
Rear: 4 pistons</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">Brake discs</td> <td align="left" valign="top">Front: Ø 320 mm
Rear: Ø 285 mm</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#F5F5F5"> <td align="left" valign="top">Wheels</td> <td align="left" valign="top">Front: aluminium monobloc 18x8" rims
Rear: aluminium monobloc 18x9.5" rims</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">Tires</td> <td align="left" valign="top">Front: 21/65-18
Rear: 24/65-18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#F5F5F5"> <td align="left" valign="top">Wheel base</td> <td align="left" valign="top">2460 mm</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">Front track</td> <td align="left" valign="top">1580 mm</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#F5F5F5"> <td align="left" valign="top">Rear track</td> <td align="left" valign="top">1540 mm</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">Length</td> <td align="left" valign="top">4210 mm</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#F5F5F5"> <td align="left" valign="top">Width</td> <td align="left" valign="top">1850 mm</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">Weight</td> <td align="left" valign="top">950 kg</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#F5F5F5"> <td align="left" valign="top">Fuel cell</td> <td align="left" valign="top">55 liters</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">Safety</td> <td align="left" valign="top">Extinguisher, 6 points harness, collapsible steering column, crash box</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>




More info: http://www.999motorsports.com/

 

[skazareth]

i tot it was Evo

 

[Jakk]

ganas betul !

btw, front end got the shadow of Honda Prelude 4th gen

 

[cRazYee]

since this is space frame chassis
better of make it like xbow or ariel atom

the bodyweight is just excess weight, don't think it's aerodynamics either

 

[deanengson]

Lancer headlamps!

 

[semangka]

i see lancerGT/Inspira headlamp there....

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

at first i tot it was overly done ahbeng kitted putra

 

[khencana]

yes ... inspira.. opsss.. lancer headlamp....

 

[[H] [K] [S]]

Awesome weird looking spaceship... It's all good tho...

 

[TimLang]

1st impressions i tot it was Honda CRZ, then...see the head lamp Evo x....bumper looks like Ferrari enzo. Hmmm...

 

[biz-da-tech]

all jealous of thailand people ? XD

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

NIce car! Look a lot like a Supercar :top:

 

[MaRvyn]

Lancer EvoX headlamp... Mazda2 tail light... base car also might be Mazda2?

 

[umair lim]

thought it was evo X,but realized its not when its too short to be evo X

 

[bushidofang]

But it looks soooo good.

 

[Kowreck Corleone]

malaysia cannot lose. must make one. where is malaysias inventive spirit?

 

[cRazYee]

no need jealous!
i believe student level able to make a better one
just need money and time

those who been to formula student event should know this is no far ahead

 

[HKS-GT2835R]

alamak! not bad lar. over here got ca such car?

now it needs a month or two in the wind tunnel, get it to be more aero!

---------- Post added at 09:05 AM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 08:59 AM ----------

malaysia cannot lose. must make one. where is malaysias inventive spirit?

i sapot you on that statement aledi.

 

[jdm_jdm]

Awesome!

 

[drften]

if thai can we oso can - you got money you can make it.