2007 Locus Supercar

Devon · February 25th, 2007, 01:23 AM

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2007/2007-Locus-Supercar-Rear-Angle-1280x960.jpg

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2007/2007-Locus-Supercar-Front-1024x768.jpg

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2007/2007-Locus-Supercar-Rear-1024x768.jpg

Quote:

(from Locus) Having more than 22 years of experience in the fiber reinforced composite materials and in the exception car building, working, repairing and modifying Lamborghinis and other prestigious models, Luc Chartrand launched out into the design of a car that would represent perfection to him in terms of esthetics and mechanics.

After more than two years, he finally found a quite impressive concept. Inspired by other designers, he imagined a car that would stand out from others: with a really advanced interior and a quite large rear, an enormous air intake on each side, the LOCUS has no cause to be envious of any other cars in her class.

Often encouraged by friends, themselves Lamborghini owners, to get involved in the making of a prototype, Luc finally decided to produce one. The making goes well and the prototype that will serve as the mother mold is almost finished. The enthusiasm of people for this model is already noticeable.

STRUCTURE

Body: Carbon fiber
Frame: Carbon fiber

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Suspension: air-electronic
Adjustable steering column: electric and manual adjustment
Driver's seat: electric
Mirrors: electric (memory)
Windows: electric
Air conditioning: auto climate control
Interior: leather, 3 seats, central driving
Audio equipment: 5.1 sound system, cd dvd, 7 speaker, GSS
Door closing and opening: automatic, electric, manual and remote control
Interior mirror: retrovision (camera LCD screen)
Proximity sensor: front, back and lateral
Tire pressure detector: 4 wheels

ENGINE

Disposal: longitudinal and central
Nameplate: GM
Architecture: V8
Capacity: 8.2 liters
Power: 550 hp - 1000 hp
Torque: 565 lb.

TRANSMISSION

Architecture: rear wheel drive
Gearbox: 6 speed Tremec manual (aluminum)
Differential: locking Getrag (aluminum)

RUNNING GEAR

Disposal: power-assisted rack and pinion
Suspension: independent wheel double wishbone suspension, shock absorber LOCUS systems
Brakes: AP racing front, 15 inch ventilated disks, aluminum 6 piston-caliper
Rear: 14 inch ventilated disks, aluminum 4 piston-caliper

SIZE

Wheelbase: 115 in or 294 cm
Length: 178 inch or 452 cm
Width: 87 inch or 222 cm
Height: 44 inch or 112 cm
Weight: 1250 kg
Tires: Michelin pilot sport
Front: 255/40 zr/18
Rear: 415/30 zr/18 (future availability 400/30zr/18)
Rim: aluminum 3 parts
Front: 18/9
Rear: 18/13

OPTION

Automatic transmission

PRICE

$250,000 Canadian

Source

jetsetter · February 25th, 2007, 02:01 AM

Nice!!!! It uses a Big Block Chevy, 502ci I believe.

From your source:

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/1605/2007locussupercarenginezw8.jpg

jayhawk · February 25th, 2007, 02:11 AM

Looks a bit koenigseg-like. But still, 502...ooowhee!

IceBone · February 25th, 2007, 02:13 AM

Front is a mix of ascari and koeniggseg, the rear very similar to an f430. i like images/smilies/smile.gif

AND it as the driver position in the middle, in the PERFECT position!

bartboy9891 · February 25th, 2007, 02:14 AM

Holy shit look at those rims at the back.

tigger · February 25th, 2007, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetsetter

Nice!!!! It uses a Big Block Chevy, 502ci I believe.

I was hoping it was GMs LSX block. A 511cid small block? Crazy images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

. Imo it looks good, like some wierd mash up of a Pagani and a Corvette, but good lol.

Narcolepsy · February 25th, 2007, 05:54 AM

Its like an F430 and a K1 Attack met in a broom closet somewhere

Magnet · February 25th, 2007, 05:56 AM

415 (13 inch) rear tyres? Holy crap!

SoxXpupPeT · February 25th, 2007, 07:55 AM

damnnnn thats nice. and i can get that engine from summitracing.com XD

watto · February 25th, 2007, 08:18 AM

So at the moment I'm seeing Ferrari at the front and Koenigsegg at thee back. This is a good thing. I like!

GraemeH · February 25th, 2007, 12:02 PM

You can see a few other cars DNA in there. It's like the bastard child of a supercar-gangbang.

Those rear wheels look nuts, and with an engine like that they can't go far wrong.

Redliner · February 25th, 2007, 12:51 PM

Wow...

It's a cliché, but it does look like it is going fast even standind still.
Eeerr...anyone else noticed: Power: 550 hp - 1000 hp. So power to weight is between 440-800hp/ton? Crazy... images/smilies/driving.gif

Dygear · February 25th, 2007, 02:11 PM

I really don't care what the car looks like, as long as it goes like the clap out sound. Saying that, this car is gorgeous, it has details from McLaren F1 (Seating), Ferrari Enzo (Rear Lights), and F1 1979 style tyres (MASSIVE). It is indeed the bastard child of super cars.

D-Fence · February 25th, 2007, 02:27 PM

Locus......LOL.........we say "lokus" (pronounced the same) over here to the toilet ^^

ryosuke · February 25th, 2007, 03:37 PM

yeah, great name for a supercar. images/smilies/lol.gif

niteriyder · February 25th, 2007, 07:27 PM

definitive supercar looks...amazing

pfrocker · February 25th, 2007, 07:34 PM

damn when I read the title I thought it said Lotus, imagine the disappointment

anyway good looking car and should go like a dream

Made In the USA · February 25th, 2007, 08:45 PM

So...its a three seater too?

like people have said it is a bastardization of a number of automotive designs...no originality, I just hope it has great driving dynamics, or the whole thing will be a lost, even if it is just a prototype.

thedguy · February 25th, 2007, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetsetter

Nice!!!! It uses a Big Block Chevy, 502ci I believe.

From your source:

Did they just stick some stickers over the Chevy Valve covers? I think I can see the R in "Chevrolet" between the 2 stickers. images/smilies/lol.gif

NAIDANAC A · February 25th, 2007, 10:23 PM

Your right lol. That is an awsome company.

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IceBone Gulf Livery Rules Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 01:57 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 24 Posts: 6,888 Car: Mitsubishi Carisma GDI Rep Power: 74	Front is a mix of ascari and koeniggseg, the rear very similar to an f430. i like AND it as the driver position in the middle, in the PERFECT position! __________________ The Mitsubishop of Natural Aspiraton

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GraemeH Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 1,895 Car: Toyota Corolla. Rawrr. LFS Status: Rep Power: 22	You can see a few other cars DNA in there. It's like the bastard child of a supercar-gangbang. Those rear wheels look nuts, and with an engine like that they can't go far wrong. __________________

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Redliner Joined: May 19th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Canoas, Brazil Age: 29 Posts: 3,568 Car: Fiat Palio 1.6 16v Rep Power: 40	Wow... It's a cliché, but it does look like it is going fast even standind still. Eeerr...anyone else noticed: Power: 550 hp - 1000 hp. So power to weight is between 440-800hp/ton? Crazy... Last edited by Redliner; February 25th, 2007 at 12:54 PM..

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Dygear Joined: Dec 5th, 2005 Last Online: January 4th, 2009 Location: Levittown, NY Age: 20 Posts: 278 Car: 1992 Ford Mustang LX LFS Status: Rep Power: 17	I really don't care what the car looks like, as long as it goes like the clap out sound. Saying that, this car is gorgeous, it has details from McLaren F1 (Seating), Ferrari Enzo (Rear Lights), and F1 1979 style tyres (MASSIVE). It is indeed the bastard child of super cars. __________________ *Eagle Race Team*

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Made In the USA Joined: Oct 3rd, 2005 Last Online: 06:24 AM Location: California Posts: 378 Car: '04 Range Rover Rep Power: 14	So...its a three seater too? like people have said it is a bastardization of a number of automotive designs...no originality, I just hope it has great driving dynamics, or the whole thing will be a lost, even if it is just a prototype.

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