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Old 26-04-2008, 08:23 AM
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http://www.rsperformance.co.uk/index.html

  • RS Performance ‘Levante’ Technical Specification Price £POA
    Chassis Caterham SV
    Engine 2.4-litre, 40-valve RST-V8 supercharged
    Max Power 500+ bhp @ 10,000rpm
    Max Torque 300lbsft @ 8500rpm
    Supercharge boost 0.8 psi
    Gearbox 6-speed sequential with paddle shift option
    Transmission LSD
    0-60mph under 3 sec TBC
    Top Speed 150mph (limited)
    Wheelbase 2315mm
    Overall length 3300mm
    Overall width 1685mm
    Height 1015mm
    Ground clearance 120mm
    Weight From 520kgs
    Suspension Front is FreeStyle Rear is Dedion with Nitrons 3 way
    adjustable shocks all round
    Wheels Image Billet, Front 8 x 15 rear 10 x 15
    Tyres Avon CR500 Front 195/45/15 – Rear 245/40/15
    Brakes Hi Spec - Front 280mm vented. Rear 260mm.
    Exhaust system BTB 2 x 4-2-1 rear exit
    Dashboard Farringdon and SPA design
    Driver aids Traction Control, Launch Control
    2 day driver training course provided on delivery of vehicle
Old 26-04-2008, 08:40 AM
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nearly 1000bhp/tonne!!!!!!!!!! Thats just mental
Old 26-04-2008, 09:45 AM
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Cracking cars the Caterham's Even more so with all the carbon fibre
Old 26-04-2008, 09:47 AM
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I love love love the look of that...... oh to be rich eh
Old 26-04-2008, 10:58 AM
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Its only a V8

Not enough cylinders

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Come on Steve get Mark and John to pull there fingers out .

Did you get an allen key btw' i couldn't find one at work but if you get really stuck i might possibly have one in the garage mate.
Old 26-04-2008, 03:30 PM
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therrs an atom version too! same engine, was posted on here a few months back

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Old 26-04-2008, 03:36 PM
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0.8psi of boost?
Old 26-04-2008, 03:43 PM
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thats mental
Old 26-04-2008, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie4i
Its only a V8

Not enough cylinders

Steve.
That reminds me hows that viper thing coming on?

Paul
Old 26-04-2008, 08:38 PM
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we (pro alloy)did most of the install on that car .. we made the rad, intercooler, all pipework, intake manifolds, fuel tank, all header tanks,breathers , bracketry engine mounts etc......
We have another 8 on order at the moment!
We have just finished the Atom too......
Got another two new vehicles in next month for RST v8 installs ....

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Tell us more Wayne
Old 26-04-2008, 08:47 PM
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Here's a shot of the caterham during build...


I prefer the pipe work in alloy but they insisted on black...
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Awesome.

The original RST was crazy with 'just' 340BHP. 500+ is insane.
Old 26-04-2008, 09:34 PM
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Now that is cool! must be awesome to drive something like that, with the power to weight
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Originally Posted by miller3
Come on Steve get Mark and John to pull there fingers out .

Did you get an allen key btw' i couldn't find one at work but if you get really stuck i might possibly have one in the garage mate.
The Viper lump is being refitted on Monday depending on the weather

I managed to get the correct allen key, it was 3/16ths

Steve.
Old 26-04-2008, 09:43 PM
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looks stunning with all the carbon fibre
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