March 19, 2008

Nuttiest hypercar you never heard of...



...well, at least I never heard of the Tramontana. It does qualify for insane though and not just because of the looks. Something like an Ariel Atom pushed by a 720bhp twin turbo V12. Except it's not at all like an Ariel, it has a full carbon fiber chassis (and "bodywork" naturally) and given the 2700lbs weight, I'm guessing that's a Mercedes V12.

Engine 12 cylinder in V 60º biturbo with intercooler
Power Selector 550 Hp - 404 kW at 5.000 rpm
720 Hp - 529 kW at 5.750 rpm

Max. Torque 900Nm at 3.500 rpm
920Nm at 4.000 rpm
Weight / power 1,7 kg / Hp
Diameter of cylinder ∅82 mm
Displacement 5.513 cm3
Compression 9:1
Turbo pressure 1.3 bar
Lubrication system Dry sump
Fuel Unleaded 98 Octane

Tyres
Rear: 335/30R20” (Y)
Front: 245/35R20” (Y)

Brakes.
4 carbon-ceramic ventilated discs.
Front: 380x34 mm 6 piston calipers
Rear: 380x34 mm 6 piston calipers
Full specs in .pdf here


And for your consideration, the following from a.d.Tramontana:

"Chassis Number: Each unit of the Tramontana will be differentiated with an engraved
verse in the chassis of a poem written by Carme Pagès, Catalan poet, that refers to the wind tramontana."
That must make the service appointment call amusing: "thank you sir, and may I have your serial number please..."

Anyway, we love to promote irrational insanity so, enjoy the very bombastically over produced clips and pictures.

2 comments:

  1. So, what exactly DOES it cost to license a U2 song these days...?

    -Freep

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  2. probably less than a set of Magnesium carbon fiber 20" wheels ;0)

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