For those interested, some detailed information on the PACE 427 since it is now in full scale production.
Base Kit $29,995 (contact us for full packing lists)
Comprehensive Kit $48,995 (contact us for full packing lists)
Limited time specials avaiilable e.g. Base Kit comes with free Brembo Brakes & Rotors, Free Custom Gelcoat Colours, Free Upgrade to Carbon Enhanced Body etc.
I will post photos and details on the different aspects of the car as time allows.
First the CHASSIS...
SPECIFICATIONS AT A GLANCE:
- Aluminium Semi-Monocoque Design
- Approx. 100kg total weight
- Just under 9000Nm/degree Torsional Rigidity
- Premium Aluminium Sheet Grades & Custom Extrusion Materials
- Full Flat Floor Design - nothing is below the floor, including drivetrain, underbody exhaust etc.
- Supports both hidden underbody exhaust and side exhausts.
- Removable Body
- Bolt on engine & gearbox mounts to allow flexibility of mounting options, drivetrain choice and ease of change/upgrade
- Aluminium inner guards, radiator support/shroud & undertray
- Built in mounting points for drivetrain, suspension, steering rack & column and lots more...
- Wider Drivers Footwell
- Accomodates very tall & very large drivers, 6'5"+
CONSTRUCTION METHOD:
- Fully Computer Designed & Optimised
- Pulse TIG Welded with Miller Dynasty 350 Machine
- Built Using Full Rotisserie, Adjustable Bed Jig
- Material CNC Cut & Folded
- Gussets & Reinforcement Structures in High Stress Areas
- Chassis has integrated self locating tabs/slots to aid construction ease and accuracy
- Chassis continually assessed for accuracy/consistancy during construction
TESTING METHOD:
- Computer Based Chassis Torsional Simulation Tests - within a few percent of accuracy to physical tests.
- VSB 14 Spec Torsional & Beaming Tests
- Laser Aided Measurements for Accuracy
- Computer Simulated Von Mises Stress & Safety Factor Tests
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