New Zealand’s Rodin Cars has released more production details of its track special; the FZERO. The no compromise hypercar boasts 1176 horsepower from an all-new 4.0-litre V10 twin-turbo hybrid motor (built and designed from the ground up to Rodin Cars specifications) and should be capable of speeds in excess of 360 km/h. With a weight of just 698kg wet, the car is expected to have a power-to-weight ratio of 1.662 (PS/kg)
Building a car without restrictions of road laws or race series regulations, means it can be developed with no limits, allowing for performance that would otherwise be unobtainable. The singular goal of the Rodin FZERO is to be the fastest car around track, without exception.
CHASSIS, WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
As the car is made to attack lap times, the emphasis of the FZERO is on weight and airflow aerodynamics. The chassis is constructed from nose to tail of carbon fibre composite, with all components manufactured on site at Rodin Cars.
Designed and developed from the ground up by Rodin Cars and in conjunction with famed engine manufacturer Neil Brown Engineering, the Rodin FZERO is powered by a revolutionary 4.0-litre V10 twin-turbo engine with the assistance of an electric power unit.
At just 132 kg, the engine named the RCTEN, is designed to be the lightest and most compact V10 ever built. A very impressive accomplishment given the engine hasn’t compromised on power, still producing a combined 1176 PS and 1026 Nm of torque. All whilst revving all the way up to 10,000 rpm.
A bespoke gearbox unit manufactured in conjunction with Ricardo UK gives the FZERO 8 gears whilst only adding just under 66kg. The gearbox is encased in a titanium 3D printed case, printed on site in Rodin Cars’ state-of-the-art 3D printing facility.
The differential is hydraulic, and computer controlled.
Weighing just 698kg, the FZERO is ultra-responsive to minimal braking force. However, the car has been equipped with front and rear 380mm PFC Carbon-Carbon brakes, with Titanium callipers (6-piston front and 4-piston rear). The braking system has both ABS and traction control.
Not just used for stopping the car, the brakes also offer regenerative braking from the hybrid system.
The wheels are a bespoke set of 18-inch forged magnesium rims, manufactured in conjunction with OZ Racing and produced to F1 standards. The rims are 18 x 14-inch at the front and 18” x 16-inch at the rear.
The tyres are a race-spec full-slick compound developed by Avon and can be changed depending on weather.
The massive wings and floor of the FZERO can produce up to 4000kg of downforce, which when compared to the cars weight of just 698kg is impressive.
With only 27 units planned for sale the Rodin FZERO promises to be a rare and exceptionally fast track day weapon, offering performance than only the best drivers will be able to fully utilise.
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