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Old 01-23-2010, 12:50 PM
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Cryptic keyword hints..."Raging Bull"..."Greek"...Could it be the Minotaur?

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Maybe the answer is in the Billet Book if you flip the pages fast from the end to beginning.. Number 9, Number 9...

Come on Tom...we need more hints! How many cylinders?
The engine is a V8
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Old 01-23-2010, 07:40 PM
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Tom, The new 5 liter?
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More than 5 liters.
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Old 01-23-2010, 08:27 PM
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Yes, but it's only got half an engine. a 917 should have a flat 12, not a 6.
The sound of a 917 is something very special, a '6 just wouldn't be the same.
You could JB weld 3 VW engines together!
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OH NO, not a "super coupe"?
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What about this?

That was going to be my guess. I should have noticed this thread earlier...

Hmm, that looks like it would need to be mid-engined. Perhaps using some pieces from the recent Ford GT and an all new Kirkham billet chassis?

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Old 01-31-2010, 05:34 PM
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how about a budget roller....
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This is prototype number 2. This car is Hayabusa powered, full time 4WD with an auxiliary 4 speed transmission (24 forward gears), and on the fly adjustable ride height. The important point of the video is not the drive train but the suspension. The production car is slated to have V8 power and 500+ HP...

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Old 02-02-2010, 11:25 AM
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So you are not just working with a Polish factory now, you have expanded to some sort of partnership in Greece as well?
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We have also worked with companies in Sweden, France, Germany, England, Ukraine and Russia. Greece has had by far the best climate in the winter. As you can probably imagine Russia had the worst.
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Question Huh?

Ok, I have to ask.

Is this a joke, a hoax, or an early release of accurate information?

I think the car is really neat, especially at the end of the video where the various body renderings are shown.
But is this REALLY what your next project will be?
Others may know your sense of humor but I do not.

I actually hope this is what you are going to do.
And add this car to my dream car list...
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Is this a joke, a hoax, or an early release of accurate information?
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I'd say a definite maybe.
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It has probably been brought up but an all aluminum Kirkham GT40 would be one awsome car.
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If you are just looking at suspension, here is something a guy I work with made!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_F7QrR4Ur8
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Thats different Tom. I'll be interested in hearing details as you guys make them available.
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Old 02-10-2010, 11:12 PM
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Guys, this is no joke. We will be working on this baby this year. I is one of the most amazing rides you could ever take in your life...That coming from a guy who has driven a lot of Cobras over the years (and Kirkhams too).

It will drive over a curb at 50 mph and you really don't feel anything. Drive it on the tarmac and then off-road. It is crazy. They needed someone to produce it and gave us a call. We spent several days in Greece; the test drive was better than a Cobra and a roller coaster combined.

I'll post pictures of when I climbed the Parthenon. That's no joke either.

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Did I miss it? What is it? Pics?
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