Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus 007 street/race automobile teased
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus could also be a small firm, nevertheless it has huge ambitions. Final yr the automaker introduced plans to develop a brand new automobile referred to as 007 that may compete within the LMP1-replacing hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship. Final Thursday, SCG founder James Glickenhaus launched a teaser picture of that automobile on Fb.
The teaser picture reveals a sleekly styled automobile with a race-ready rear diffuser and what seem like bat wing-like wings emanating from the rear fenders. In contrast to earlier pictures of the 007 issued by SCG, there’s no outsized rear wing, and the back lights have been revamped. There are additionally built-in central exhaust shops and what seems to a pretend rain gentle that might function the automobile’s third brake gentle. Though pure hypothesis, it’s attainable that the pink 007 shared by Glickenhaus is definitely the road-going model of the 007.
SCG 007
The yet-to-be-named hypercar class could also be new to WEC racing, however the guidelines are acquainted. To area a automobile within the new class, a producer is required to construct and promote at the very least 25 road-legal variations. With the 2020/2021 season shortly approaching, it could make sense that SCG would need to begin its advertising and marketing marketing campaign for the road-going 007.
Along with sharing the teaser picture, Glickenhaus additionally gave us some new particulars on the 007’s drivetrain. We nonetheless don’t know what engine will energy the 007, however Glickenhaus says it’ll make 650 horsepower energy the rear wheels whereas a KERS-based hybrid system will add an one other 150 horsepower by way of the entrance wheels.
Pricing for the street authorized 007 has not been introduced, nevertheless it’s anticipated to hold an MSRP round $1 million. SCG will use the proceeds from the 007 street automobile to fund its racing program.
