Elfin MS8 Clubman
The Elfin MS8 Clubman is a sports car, successor to the Elfin MS7, a Repco-Holden V8 powered Group A Sports Car which won the 1975 Australian Sports Car Championship and the 1976 Australian Tourist Trophy.
| Elfin MS8 Clubman | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Elfin Cars |
| Production | 2006–present 100 of both models per year.[1] |
| Designer | Mike Simcoe |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Open body 2 seater |
| Related | Streamliner |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.7L V8 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3.20 metres (126.0 in) |
| Width | 1.70 metres (66.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 925 kg (2,039 lb) |
Sales started in July 2006 with the Streamliner selling for $119,990 and the Clubman for $98,990. Production will be approximately 100 per year between the two models.[1] UK sales began in April 2007, with importing handled by Walkinshaw Performance.
Design
The Elfin MS8 Clubman model has been designed by Elfin Sports Cars and styled by the Holden Design team when Mike Simcoe was Styling Director. The cars were revealed at the 2004 Melbourne International Motor Show.
Specification levels
The Clubman comes in three specifications: Sportster, Roadster and Racer. All are open wheeled configuration. The Sportster is a road registered entry level model with small aeroscreen. The Roadster adds to the Sportster model a full windscreen, removable door panels and two-piece tonneau and the Racer model is a single seat racer for track only.
Standard model.
Racer model.
Performance
Top speed 275 km/h (171 mph)
standing 400 m (0.25 mi) - 12.5 s
0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.4 seconds
Technical specifications and features
Drivetrain
- 5.7 litre alloy Generation III V8 OHV 16 valves
- From 329 hp (245 kW; 334 PS)
- 6 speed gearbox
- Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Safety
- Traction control system
- ABS braking system
- Cruise control
Suspension
- Fully independent rear suspension with top and bottom wishbones plus toe link adjustment
- Front suspension with top and bottom chrome moly, unequal, aerofoil wishbones
- Fully adjustable race spec rose joints throughout
- Elfin alloy uprights (front and rear), fully adjustable for camber, caster & toe
- Coil over Koni shock absorbers, adjustable for bump, rebound and ride height
Brakes
- Slotted & ventilated 4 wheel disc brakes Front: 32 x 343 mm (13.5 in) discs
- Elfin alloy billet machined 6 pot calipers Rear: 18 x 315 mm (12.4 in) discs with handbrake
- Elfin alloy billet machined 4 pot calipers
Steering/Pedals
- Rack and pinion with adjustable steering column
- Fully adjustable alloy pedal box with brake bias adjustment
Wheels/Tyres
- Alloy 18" wheels
- 235 x 40 tyres
Construction
- Jig assembled, hand crafted multitubular space frame
- GRP body panels
Dimensions
- Length 3,200 mm (126.0 in)
- Front Track 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
- Width 1,700 mm (66.9 in)
- Rear Track 1,430 mm (56.3 in)
- Wheelbase 2,290 mm (90.2 in)
- Kerb Weight 925 kg (2,039 lb)
Notes
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 December 2007. Retrieved 12 March 2007.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Elfin joins the HSV club, Carsguide.com.au