New Supercar

[Godsil Performance]

I know this is a little off topic but I really wanted to get Viper owner's impressions. It has been a while since I have been on here. I recently designed up a new supercar and I wanted to know what the guys on this forum thought about it. Due to the size of the car I have thought to use a V8, Corvette LS6, to be exact. I know this is the Viper board, and I have the high respect for Vipers so please don't criticize me for the engine choice. Please give me feed back on these drawings. Thank you for your time.

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After drawing these cars I sent them to a guy I have been talking to lately, he designed the Saleen S7, and this is what he sent back. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

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[Godsil Performance]

These are all the numbers that I have come up with for what the car will be, if I can ever build it.


General

Make Godsil
Model ------
Powertrain layout Mid Engine/AWD
Base Price ------

Dimensions

Wheelbase 101"
Length 175"
Width 77"
Height 43"
Track f/r 63"/65"

Engine

Configuration V8
Valve Train OHV
Displacement 426ci/6980cc
Bore x Stroke 4.12x4.00in/104.6x101.6mm
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Horsepower 570hp@6200rpm
Torque 550ft/lb@5600rpm
Redline 6800rpm
Fuel Injection Elect. Sequential Port
Rec. Fuel 92 Octane

Chassis and Body

Body/Frame Carbon Fiber/Unit Steel
Brakes f/r 14.0in Brembo vented dics/13.0in Brembo
vented disc, ABS
Wheels Forged Aluminum; 19 x 11in f/19 x 13in r
Tires Michelin Pilot Sport
275/40 ZR19 f
345/35 ZR19 r
Steering Rack and Pinion, vari power assist

Acceleration

0-60 3.8
0-100 6.9
1/4 Mile 11.4@130 mph
Top Speed 200+ mph
Skidpad 1.00g

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed manual
Final Drive Ratio 3.42:1

 

[Afy]

I dont know.. it kind of looks like a Celica to me..
Waaay too japanese looking.
I dont know where you're getting your information but I am more or less certain that the LS6 will not be anywhere near the displacement or horsepower you're quoting.

I also have reservations about the performance figures you're quoting and feel that they are waaay too aggressive.

Good luck anyhow..

 

[Martin D]

It looks Great!

I say go for it. Also, in direct disagreement with Afy, I think those numbers are attainable - especially given that it is a 426.

Any idea on weight and it's distribution?

Regards,

 

[Godsil Performance]

The engine specs are copied right out of Road and Track on the C5R. Since I will use the C5R engine with less compression, all the stats are the same except I lowed hp by 40 due to lower compression, other than that it is a direct copy. As far as the numbers I looked at the Lingenfelter Viper. The Viper has 580hp vs. 570hp though my target weight is 500lbs less and so actually using the numbers off the Viper they are relatively conservative. Thanks for all your input.

 

[Godsil Performance]

Oh I thought I had weight in there. I would like build the car along the same lines as the Saleen S7, but dimensionally smaller. The S7 is around 2750lbs so with an all wheel drive setup I would think it would be around 3000lbs +/-

 

[MES]

If it's a rear engine loose the hood scoop and the black front grills, makes the car look "artificial" kind of like a ricer. Make everything functional like the air scoop on the roof. I like the look, kind of reminds me of a Lamborghini or Ferrari. Even though you said not to pick on the engine seriously loose the small block chevy. If this car is going to be $125K+ your going to kill your sales by using that engine. I would put a merlin 540ci big block, it might be tight but that would be my pick. Also for a 426ci engine 570hp@6,200 RPM seems un-realistic and 10.5:1 compression also seems optimistic for pump gas. My .02 good luck.

 

[Ron]

<FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Pretty nice, but too flat across the nose. Like the fog / driving lights though.</FONT f>

 

[Chuck 97 GTS]

The front view reminds me of a Ferrari 360. Very cool stance! Go with some round lights within the taillight lenses, maybe some clear lenses, and the rear view will be complete.

Build it!!

 

[jimandela]

I like the drawings alot.. the back of the car looks great
i dont like the hood scoop, and i agree make everything functional... like the roof scoop...

build it... but at what cost???? will it be around 80k??

 

[MichaelP]

What colors does it come in? J/K

Hey I think it looks great. Do it up!

 

[SapphireGTS]

at least it doesnt look like a clown shoe

 

[singlemd4u]

Very very nice, GM needs alot of help with their design work lately, you should send them a copy too. good luck

 

[John Moore]

Jason,
If you want to see something scary similar look at the new Autoweek (Sept. 24) "Fighting Bull" Lambo. Same headlights, same engine location, same front intakes, same engine/rear brake intake, probably the same wheel/tire size and six speed, exact same HP (570), 0-62mph= 3.8, over 200mph (205mph) etc. Maybe you could sell them the roof scoop from a GTS-R and a rear wing off a Vette and you'd have yours and their proto-types. The upside is... you've got to be on the right track if you're already dreaming about what Lamborghini is trying to build!


P.S. I do like your rear wheel arch treatment better.

 

[VEETENN]

Looks Great! Build it!

 

[garolittle]

If you build it they will come. I would buy it!