Caparo T1 Race Extreme Supercar
The vehicle, aimed specifically at the high end of the track day market, boasts the car's utmost race specification and is set to deliver the ultimate driving experience.
Inspired in its design and performance by Formula One, the Caparo T1 has a distinctive pedigree which has again been enhanced by the introduction of the new Race Extreme specification. The high end Race Extreme version of the car is now available with an evolved all aluminium, normally aspirated, fuel injected Caparo V8 engine which has been upgraded to deliver 620 bhp at 10,500 rpm.
Some of the phenomenal key performance characteristics of the Caparo T1 Race Extreme are as follows:
0-62 mph: 2.8 sec
0-100 mph: 5.8 sec
Top speed: 208 mph
G loads braking: 4 g
G loads cornering: 3.5 g
Dry weight: 550 kgs
The specification also includes: fully adjustable suspension and aerodynamic packs, ultra light 6 pot front and 4 pot rear monoblock billet machined aluminium callipers complete with titanium pistons, and 355mm x 35mm ceramic discs and pads set up. In addition, the car's upgraded electronic package contains a fully tuneable ECU which ensures maximum performance from the engine and the sequential gear box.
The above features together with the fully adjustable traction control of the Caparo T1 Race Extreme combine to provide the absolute track experience.
Source: JUST CARS, August 2009, Collectors Issue #162