Barnard 101
| Barnard | |
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| 101 | |
| Presentation year: | 2009 |
| Vehicle fair: | Automechanika in Johannesburg |
| Class : | race car |
| Body shape : | Coupe |
| Engine: |
Petrol engines : 2.9 liters (460–809 kW) |
| Production model: | Barnard BTR7 |
The Barnard 101 is the prototype of a super sports car from the South African manufacturer Barnard Motors . The car, whose design at the LeMans - racing cars such as the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 and the Gumpert Apollo oriented, is for these targeted competition. The brand's world premiere was at Automechanika 2009 in Johannesburg .
As a motorization of is Porsche -derived 2.9-liter V8 - Biturbo engine with an output of 460 kW used, the two-seater to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in four seconds possible. The maximum speed is currently just over 300 km / h. Furthermore, aerodynamic improvements such as a flat underbody, the use of a rear diffuser and recesses in the front wheel arches were necessary in order to be able to fully utilize the engine's performance. A special feature is that the manufacturer does without power steering , ABS , ASR and electric windows and does not offer them for an extra charge. The monocoque - chassis forms the basis of the structure , followed by a steel tube frame and one from composite material existing body builds. The model has remained a prototype to this day . A second unit with an output of 809 kW was specially built for racing. The maximum speed of this was 400 km / h.