VLF Force 1
| VLF | |
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 VLF Force 1 V10 Coupé (since 2016)
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| Force 1 | |
| Production period: | since 2016 |
| Class : | Sports car |
| Body versions : | Coupé , roadster |
| Engines: |
Otto engine : 8.4 liters (548 kW) |
| Length: | 4545 mm |
| Width: | 2018 mm |
| Height: | 1243 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2512 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1450-1538 kg |
The VLF Force 1 is a super sports car from the American small series manufacturer VLF Automotive, founded by Gilbert Villarreal , Bob Lutz and Henrik Fisker , based on the Dodge Viper . During the development of the Force 1, VLF Automotive received support from the US racing driver Ben Keating .
history
The vehicle was presented for the first time as a coupé at the NAIAS in January 2016 in Detroit , and since April 2016 it has been built in Auburn Hills . The sale takes place exclusively through Ben Keating's sales outlets. The Force 1 was presented as a roadster at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2017 .
Technical specifications
The two-seater takes over the engine from the Dodge Viper, but in the Force 1 it produces 548 kW (745 hp) and accelerates the sports car to 100 km / h in around three seconds. VLF Automotive specifies a top speed of 350 km / h in the Coupé and 335 km / h in the Roadster.
| VLF Force 1 V10 Coupé | VLF Force 1 V10 Roadster | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction period | since 04/2016 | from 2017 |
| Engine characteristics | ||
| Engine type | V10 petrol engine | |
| Displacement | 8382 cc | |
| Max. Power at min −1 | 548 kW (745 PS) / 6100 | |
| Max. Torque in min -1 | 928 Nm / 5000 | |
| Power transmission | ||
| drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| Gearbox, as standard | 6-speed manual transmission | |
| Gearbox, optional | 6-speed automatic transmission | |
| Readings | ||
| Top speed | 350 km / h | 335 km / h |
| Acceleration, 0-100 km / h | 3.0 s | |
| Empty weight | 1450 kg | 1538 kg |
Web links
- Official website . www.vlfautomotive.com. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Viper in Fisker Dress. January 13, 2017. Retrieved April 13, 2017 .
- ↑ Henrik Fisker and Bob Lutz build open sports cars. April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 13, 2017 .