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AIMS preview: Elfin 'Type 5'

September 22nd 2008 04:45

Australian niche sports car company, Elfin, is set to debut a new model dubbed the 'Type 5' at the upcoming Australian International Motor Show in Sydney next month.

Powered by a new 2.0-litre turbocharged, four-cylinder engine from the USDM Pontiac Solstice, the Type 5 is a lightweight (target weight of just 700kg) sports convertible with an emphasis on balance and handling over outright power, although an estimated 194 kW of power and 351Nm of torque won't see it lacking in that department either.

The new four-cylinder spiritually replaces the ten-year old Type III Clubman which was sold in either an owner-assembled kit or turn-key ready to drive.

The new Type 5 features a six-speed manual and advanced electronics including traction control, power steering, and anti-lock brakes.

Elfin suggests the target weight of 700kg will offer equal lap times to the V8, the place where it also expects many Elfin owners will realise the full potential of their sports cars.

Expected to be priced competitively at $60,000, the Type 5 - and its official name - will be officially unveiled at the AIMS which start on October 9.

[Source: Elfin]

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HSV W427 pricing, volume and distribution strategy

June 20th 2008 06:05

Holden's performance arm HSV has released the pricing, volume and distribution strategy of its 7.0-litre W427 monster sedan today.

Powered by a 7.0-litre LS7 engine, the W427's final power output figure is 375 kW of power at 6500 rpm and 640 Nm of torque 5000 rpm.

The flagship W427 will be priced from $150,000 plus on road costs (and up to $156,000 should the new Luxury Car Tax regime go through) earning it the trifecta of most powerful, most expensive and fastest Australian built car. Only 427 vehicles being built to order at the Clayton production facility.

Each Australian and New Zealand HSV Dealer (64 in total) will be allocated one W427, as long as they have a firm retail order. Remaining W427s will be allocated to dealers based on 2007 sales figures.

The Holden Special Vehicles W427 will go on sale in August.