Elfin MS8 Clubman

Infobox Automobile


name = Elfin MS8 Clubman
manufacturer = Elfin Cars
production = 2006–
100 of both models per year [http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0,20384,20931780-21822,00.html Elfin joins the HSV club, Carsguide.com.au] .
class =
platform =
body style = Open body 2 seater
engine = 5.7L V8
length = convert|3.20|m|in|1
width = convert|1.70|m|in|1
height =
weight = Auto kg|925|0
related = Streamliner
similar = Lotus Seven
Ariel Atom
designer = Mike Simcoe

The Elfin MS8 Clubman sports cars are successors to the Elfin MS7, the Chevrolet V8 powered Elfin which won the 1975 and 1976 Australian Tourist Trophy Sports Car Championships.

Sales started in July 2006 with the Streamliner selling for $119,990 and the Clubman for $98,990. Production will be approximately 100 per year between the two models [http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0,20384,20931780-21822,00.html Elfin joins the HSV club, Carsguide.com.au] . UK sales began in April 2007, with importing handled by Walkinshaw Performance.

Design

The Elfin MS8 Clubman model has been designed by Elfin Sports Cars and styled by the Holden Design team when Mike Simcoe was Styling Director. The cars were revealed at the 2004 Melbourne International Motor show.

pecification levels

The Clubman comes in three specifications : Sportster, Roadster and Racer. All are open wheeled configuration. The Sportster is a road registered entry level model with small aeroscreen. The Roadster adds to the Sportster model a full windscreen, removable door panels and two-piece tonneau and the Racer model is a single seat racer for track only. The Streamliner has a Le Mans-style enclosed body.

Performance

Claimed performance:
Top speed Auto km/h|300|0
standing convert|400|m|mi|abbr=on - 12.5 s
0 - convert|100|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on in 4.4 seconds

Technical specifications and features

Drivetrain

*5.7 litre alloy Generation III V8 (not the current Gen IV used by Holden)
*From Convert|245|kW|hp|0|abbr=on
*6 speed gearbox
*Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

afety

*Traction control
*ABS braking system
*Cruise control

uspension

*Fully independent rear suspension with top and bottom wishbones plus toe link adjustment
*Front suspension with top and bottom chrome moly, unequal, aerofoil wishbones
*Fully adjustable race spec rose joints throughout
*Elfin alloy uprights (front and rear), fully adjustable for camber, caster & toe
*Coil over Koni shock absorbers, adjustable for bump, rebound and ride height

Brakes

*Slotted & ventilated 4 wheel disc brakes Front: 32 x Auto mm|343|1 discs
*Elfin alloy billet machined 6 pot calipers Rear: 18 x Auto mm|315|1 discs with handbrake
*Elfin alloy billet machined 4 pot calipers

teering/Pedals

*Rack and pinion with adjustable steering column
*Fully adjustable alloy pedal box with brake bias adjustment

Wheels/Tyres

*Alloy 18" wheels
*235 x 40 tyres

Construction

*Jig assembled, hand crafted multitubular space frame
*GRP body panels

Dimensions

*Length Auto mm|3200|1
*Front Track Auto mm|1460|1
*Width Auto mm|1700|1
*Rear Track Auto mm|1430|1
*Wheelbase Auto mm|2290|1
*Kerb Weight Auto kg|925|0

Notes

External links

* [http://www.elfin.com.au/ Official Site]
* [http://thomasr.org/blog/2007/07/elfin-video.html Video of Elfin Clubman and Streamliner MS8s]