Falcon Motorsports

Falcon Motorsports is an American[1][2] manufacturer of high performance automobiles, most notably the Falcon F series Falcon F5 and Falcon F7. The Michigan-based[3] company was founded in 2009 by American automotive designer and engineer Jeff Lemke.[4][5]

A prototype was first shown to the public at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.[6]

In 2012, Falcon presented the production version of the Falcon F7 to the international automotive press. This was the company's inaugural vehicle.[7] The F7 is a mid engine rear-wheel-drive two seat sports car with a monocoque chassis built from aluminum, carbon fiber and Kevlar.[8][9] In its base configuration the car is powered by a naturally aspirated 427 cubic inch all aluminum dry-sump V8 (LS7-derived), delivering between 620 and 680 hp which enables the 2,750 lb. car to accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in 3.3 - 3.6 seconds.

The company later introduced an evolution model of the Falcon F7 that utilizes forced induction, i.e. a twin turbo system on its 427 cubic inch V8, bringing the output of the car to 1,100 hp to the wheels. This version will accelerate from 0-60 in 2.7 seconds.[10] The powertrain was developed in co-operation with Lingenfelter Performance Engineering.[11][12]

Since its introduction the F7 received critical attention from automotive enthusiasts, test drivers and journalists.[13][14][15][16][17]

References

External links

Official Falcon Motorsports webpage

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[1] ttp://falconf7.com

[2] ttps://www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/made-in-michigan-the-falcon-f7-is-a-true-american-supercar-and-a-modern-masterpiece/

[3] ttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/b/32542125-a97d-4775-b552-c296ce1be951

[4] ttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/falcon/2014-falcon-f7-ar163064.html

[5] ttp://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/features/rise-of-the-falcon-f7.html

[6] ttp://www.carscoops.com/2012/01/falcon-f7-is-225000-hand-built-supercar.html

[7] ttp://www.carbuzz.com/news/2012/1/11/2012-Falcon-Motor-Sports-F7-Series-1-Makes-Production-Debut-in-Detroit-7706745/

[8] ttp://theinspirationgrid.com/falcon-f7-by-falcon-motor-sports/

[9] ttp://www.speedville.com/tag/falcon-motorsports-f7/

[10] ttp://theinspirationgrid.com/falcon-f7-by-falcon-motor-sports/

[11] ttp://blog.dupontregistry.com/news/falcon-f7-american-supercar/

[12] ttp://falconf7.com/#models

[13] ttp://www.johnny-robot.com/falcon-f7-americas-new-super-car

[14] ttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/b/32542125-a97d-4775-b552-c296ce1be951

[15] ttp://falconf7.com/press/

[16] ttps://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/features/rise-of-the-falcon-f7.html

[17] ttp://www.tctimes.com/living/falcon-motorsports-putting-holly-on-map/article_6194aa2e-4cde-11e1-829d-001871e3ce6c.html