The rolling kit is about 1200lbs, add your engine / trans at 425 lbs = 1625 lbs. Maybe less?

As someone else said I see this as motorcycle with 4 wheels. Here are some videos below. I like the Caterham vs Atom.

http://www.youtube.com/groups_videos?name=exocars

 

How would you put an Ls1 in it?? everything I've been reading says it needs a fwd style transaxle.

What transaxle mates up to the Ls1 that is even relativly affordable?

Edit: I answered my own question.. the same transaxle they use in the GTM supercar. The porsche transaxle, but thats not cheap and who knows if it fits.

The V8 motor made from 2 hyabusa motors with a sequential tranny would make this thing the *****.. but that engine/tranny alone would cost WAY more than the chassis

 

The manufacture has extended the chassis 5 inch to the fit the G50 gearbox and LS2. A stock setup IMO costs 7k LS2 crate motor etc and 6k G50 gearbox. Plus the 50k (est) for the roller = 63k + 2k extras = 65k for a car that at least can win a drag race with an Ariel Atom.

 

How bout in the 16K roadster?

I cant afford the expensive car but the roadster for 12 or 16k I could swing.

Anyone worried about weight balance with these little exo cars.. a 430lb ls1 is nothing in a 3000lb car but in a 1200lb chassis it really effects weight distribution and polar moment of inertia if its not close to the center of the car.

 

The Superlite Roadster is designed for FWD type cars ie the Honda K20 motor trans package. Fitting a LS engine in the SL-R IMO would not be worth the trouble, but in the Deronda a different story it is made for it. The power to weight of a 300 hp K20 Honda SL-R should be plenty for 99% of us.

 

I think the supercharged K20 would be a better fit for the personality of the car too, and lightern it up a bit over the ls1/g50

 

Your right the K motor might be 200 lbs lighter than the LS2 but if the Deronda people get the motor and chassis balanced I think it will be a good challenge.

 

The "Type G" Newsletter
April 2008
Issue Number: 001

WHAT'S NEW
It has been awhile since we've released new information on the development of the Deronda sports car. The last twelve months at the Trenton factory have been busy! We are happy to announce that the US version,the Deronda "Type G" is now in production. There have been some significant updates to the car which have enhanced quality, performance and safety. The first three cars are in production and orders are currently being taken for the next 15 cars.

WHAT IS A "Type G" YOU ASK?
The "Type G" is the V8 powered version of the Deronda sports car.
The engine of choice for the Deronda "Type G" will be the GM
LS2 V8 crate engine as standard. Horsepower and torque are rated at
405/405 respectively. The LS2 can be mated to a Porsche G50 transaxle.
Optional upgrades will include the GM LS7 crate engine. With the
"Type G" weighing in at 1700 lbs I guess you could say that the "G" in
"Type G" stands for GO!



Chassis # 001 with LS7
The view from your rear view mirror
A collapsible steering column is just one of the many safety upgrades.
"Type G" SPECIFICATIONS
A DOT approved windscreen is now available as seen
on this "Type F"
Double side impact protection and reinforced dual
roll hoops standard.
"Type G" INFORMATION
The Deronda "Type G" will be sold as a "turnkey minus" component car.
Optional upgrades are available and will be quoted at time of purchase.
The "Type G" is now in production and orders are being taken. For more
information contact:


Standard:
® TIG welded 4130chrome moly chassis(powder coated)
® Hand laid fiberglass body (carbon fiber optional)
® Laminated glasswindscreen (DOTcertified)
® Fully adjustablesuspension within board pushrod operated dampers
® Extra wide cockpit with fully adjustable seat, steering column and pedal assembly
® Double side impact protection
® Dual longitudinally braced roll over hoops
® Front crash structure and rear crash bars
® 6 point , 3inch FIA approved seat harness (driver & passenger)
® ATL fuel cell
® Programmable combination analog tachometer and digital speedometer
® Lightweight aluminum wheels
® Many optional upgrades available

HOW WE BUILD
THE "Type G"

Each chassis component is precision cut and assemble on a jig table The chassis is then assembled using a precision jigging process
Every Chassis is built using 4130 chrome moly steel.
Once assembled the chassis is then professionally TIG welded by certified welders. After the welding is complete the chassis is fully inspected and then powder coated

The Deronda "Type G" goes abroad. Yes, that's right. The first European "Type G" is currently in production. The car will be a right hand drive and will be sold throughout the UK & Europe beginning this summer.

Assembly begins at Chassis # 001 Upgrades:
® Power = GM LS7 crate engine mated to a Porsche G50 Transaxle
® Factory dry sump oil system
® Factory ECU with traction control
® Full Carbon Fiber Body
® iPod Sound System

COME VISIT US!
Shop tours are now taking place at
our state of the art Trenton, MI
facility.

Autosport Development LLC
2331 Toledo Rd.
Trenton, MI 48183
http:/www.autosportdevelopment.com/
To schedule a tour please contact Jim
Schofield at 847-363-6303 or
jim@siriusmotorsports.com

The Deronda Type G is distributed
by: Sirius Motorsports Inc.

The Original PDF Letter with Pictures Here

 

Deronda Type G @ Carlisle Pics with LS7

 

June 9th I will be at the Detroit Factory and hopefully getting a test ride. I will report back.

 

My Factory Visit amateur video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCrkfhMYbqw

Here is link to the Deronda Type G July 2008 newsletter

http://www.exocars.net/showpost.php?p=3151&postcount=1

 

Jay is taking the Deronda for spin