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The Wyvern project is an entirely concept design at this present time and will depend largely on the success of this company in the future. The aim is simple, to design and build a new "Supercar". It will be constructed using the same high-tech materials and processes as all out projects and will be powered by a V12 power plan.

The chassis for the supercar project will be constructed from Pre Preg Carbon Fibre and Honeycomb Aluminium, the same chassis construction as used by Ferrari for the Enzo. This super car will be designed totally for performance and so the interior will remain very basic with only essential pieces of equipment remaining to save on weight and therefore increase the performance of the vehicle. Four wheel drive may be an option if it does not greatly add to the weight of the vehicle as it will allow power to be put down through all four wheels and will allow for the redistribution of power to prevent the vehicle from loosing control and helping it stick to the road and improving its handling characteristics when used in conjunction with inteli differentials.

At a later stage in the development of this car a production vehicle may be planned. This version will have a more practical interior and utilise state of the art gadgetry to provide a more welcoming feel to the vehicle but still have the original raw supercar essence at heart.

Work has begun on a prototype space frame chassis that will serve a test bed for this project. This prototype chassis will be used to develop the suspension, steering, brakes and power train systems for the Supercar project. The body work will be based around replica plans for a Lamborghini Murcielago. After the initial build of the prototype research and development will begin on the key systems of the vehicle with the aim to increase overall handling and performance. Once this development stage is complete work will being on an all new chassis and body work package to complete the Supercar project.

The above drawing represents the first concept of the Wyvern bodywork design. The bodywork is designed to minimise drag in order to let the Wyvern attain as high a top speed as possible. This design, as you can see is still in an embryonic stage. Constant adjustments are being made to the bodywork in order to incorporate all aspects of the cars layout into the design. While the concept bodywork is being developed the test bed spacefram chassis which is designed to be able to develope the steering, suspension and brake systems, will be housed under a kit car body work based on the Lamborghini Murcielago. Plans for this were acquired by DragonRacer Motorsport several years ago.

 

 

6 piston front callipers, 4 piston rear callipers and large vented ceramic brake disks and pads with an Anti lock Braking System.

 

 

Double unequal length wishbones will be utilised on all four corners of the car. The spring/damper units will be height adjustable as well as bounce and rebound adjustable.

 

 

A conventional rack and pinion steering system will be used on the Wyvern project.

 

 

V12 DOHC large capacity engine.

 

 

Multiple thermostat controlled water and oil coolers strategically placed around the front and sides of the vehicle will keep the power plant at optimum running temperature.

 

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