Engineering:Vencer Sarthe
The Vencer Sarthe is a Dutch sports car produced by Vencer. It is the first automobile to be produced by Vencer.
| Vencer Sarthe | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Vencer |
| Model years | 2015-present |
| Assembly | Vriezenveen, Netherlands |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Layout | RMR layout |
| Doors | Swan doors |
| Chassis | Hybrid space frame with honeycomb structure |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.3L V63SC supercharged V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,791 mm (109.9 in) |
| Length | 4,515 mm (177.8 in) |
| Width | 1,984 mm (78.1 in) |
| Height | 1,190 mm (46.9 in) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,390 kg (3,064 lb) |
History
Prince Albert II of Monaco revealed a prototype of the Sarthe during the Top Marques auto show in Monaco in 2013.[1] The first Vencer Sarthe was sold at a Vencer dealership in China .[2]
Performance
The Sarthe uses a 6.3-liter V8 engine. It has a power output of 622 bhp (464 kW; 631 PS) and a torque output of 618 lb-ft (838 Nm).[3] The car can go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 338 km/h (210 mph).
Design
The Sarthe was inspired by the 1980s 24 Hours of Le Mans racecars.[4] It has an 'automatic' rear spoiler and carbon fiber bodywork made in the Netherlands at the Vencer factory.[4][2] All of the panels on the inside of the car are constructed of carbon fiber.[5]
Media appearances
References
- ↑ "Vencer Story - Vencer" (in en-US). Vencer. http://vencer.nl/en/about-us/vencer-story/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Vencer Sarthe review | Autocar" (in en). http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/vencer/sarthe.
- ↑ "Specifications - Vencer" (in en-US). Vencer. http://vencer.nl/en/nederlands-models/technische-data/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Design of the Vencer Sarthe" (in en-US). Vencer. http://vencer.nl/en/nederlands-models/exterior-design/.
- ↑ "2015 Vencer Sarthe" (in en). 18 September 2014. http://www.topspeed.com/cars/vencer/2015-vencer-sarthe-ar165415.html#main.
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