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|Image = [[Image:Ascari a10.jpg|300px]] | |Image = [[Image:Ascari a10.jpg|300px]] | ||
|Marque = [[Ascari]] | |Marque = [[Ascari]] | ||
|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there''' | |aka = '''Type aka here, not up there''' | ||
|Production = | |Production = 2006–present | ||
|Class = | |Class = [[Supercar]] | ||
|Body Style = | |Body Style = 2-door, 2-seat [[MR layout|Mid-Engined]] [[Coupé|coupe]] | ||
|Length = | |Length = 169.3 in (4300 mm) | ||
|Width = | |Width = 72.9 in (1852 mm) | ||
|Height = | |Height = 44.8 in (1138 mm) | ||
|Wheelbase = | |Wheelbase = 103.8 in (2636 mm) | ||
|Weight = | |Weight = 2800 lb (1280 kg) | ||
|Transmission = | |Transmission = 6-Speed [[Manual transmission|manual]], RWD | ||
|Engine = 5.0 litre BMW [[BMW S85|S85]] [[V10 engine|V10]] | |Engine = 5.0 (4941 cc) litre BMW [[BMW S85|S85]] [[V10 engine|V10]] | ||
|Power = | |Power = 600 hp (447 kW/608 PS) @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm | ||
|Similar = '''similar (competition)''' | |Similar = '''similar (competition)''' | ||
|Designer = | |Designer = [[Paul Brown]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
''' | The '''Ascari A10''' is an automobile produced by the British company [[Ascari Cars]] that was conceived by a Dutch billionaire. It is a road-going evolution of the KZ1-R GT race car currently contesting the [[Spanish GT Championship]], with both cars penned by ex-[[Formula One]] designer Paul Brown. It is the third road car produced by the company, after the [[Ascari Ecosse|Ecosse]] and the [[Ascari KZ1|KZ1]], with the name A10 intended to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the company. | ||
The A10 features a 5.0 L BMW V8 engine producing {{Auto bhp|600|0}}, delivered via a six speed [[sequential manual gearbox]], with a regular H-pattern manual transmission available as an option. The A10 shares the same basic carbon fibre chassis as the KZ1, with all-new bodywork and racing-derived suspension. Despite the addition of an FIA-spec roll cage and the fire-suppression system, the removal of soundproofing and such luxuries as air conditioning and a stereo system contributes to the A10's relatively light weight of 1280 kg (approximately 2800 lb). Ascari claims that the A10 is capable of a top speed of {{auto mph|220}} and a 0-{{auto mph|60}} acceleration time of 2.8 seconds. | |||
'' | The company plans to hand-assemble 50 A10s at its Banbury, England assembly plant, at a price of approximately £350,000 (US$695,000) each. | ||
On the December 9th 2007 episode of [[Top Gear]], the A10 set the fastest '[[Power Laps (Top Gear)|Power Lap]]' time around the Top Gear test track, posting a time of 1:17.3 - 0.3 seconds faster than the previous fastest car, the [[Koenigsegg CCX]]. Reviewing it during the same episode, Jeremy Clarkson described it as "A staggering car ... like a Koenigsegg but a million times more manageable." Praising the car's handling in his column in the Sunday Times, Clarkson stated "All car makers should be forced, by law, to drive an A10 so they can see what they’re aiming for." | |||
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template|<MODEL> Review]]'''. | See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template|<MODEL> Review]]'''. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.ascari.net/subsecciones.php?idioma=2&&seccion=19&&subseccion=40 A10 page on official Ascari website] (ascari.net) | |||
*[http://www.supercars.net/cars/3324.html A10 page on supercars.net with photos and specifications] (supercars.net) | |||
*[http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/driving/jeremy_clarkson/article2452277.ece Sunday Times review of the A10] (timesonline.co.uk) | |||
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| Ascari A10 | |
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| Ascari | |
| aka | Type aka here, not up there |
| Production | 2006–present |
| Class | Supercar |
| Body Style | 2-door, 2-seat Mid-Engined coupe |
| Length | 169.3 in (4300 mm) |
| Width | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
| Height | 44.8 in (1138 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in (2636 mm) |
| Weight | 2800 lb (1280 kg) |
| Transmission | 6-Speed manual, RWD |
| Engine | 5.0 (4941 cc) litre BMW S85 V10 |
| Power | 600 hp (447 kW/608 PS) @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
| Similar | similar (competition) |
| Designer | Paul Brown |
The Ascari A10 is an automobile produced by the British company Ascari Cars that was conceived by a Dutch billionaire. It is a road-going evolution of the KZ1-R GT race car currently contesting the Spanish GT Championship, with both cars penned by ex-Formula One designer Paul Brown. It is the third road car produced by the company, after the Ecosse and the KZ1, with the name A10 intended to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the company.
The A10 features a 5.0 L BMW V8 engine producing Template:Auto bhp, delivered via a six speed sequential manual gearbox, with a regular H-pattern manual transmission available as an option. The A10 shares the same basic carbon fibre chassis as the KZ1, with all-new bodywork and racing-derived suspension. Despite the addition of an FIA-spec roll cage and the fire-suppression system, the removal of soundproofing and such luxuries as air conditioning and a stereo system contributes to the A10's relatively light weight of 1280 kg (approximately 2800 lb). Ascari claims that the A10 is capable of a top speed of Template:Auto mph and a 0-Template:Auto mph acceleration time of 2.8 seconds.
The company plans to hand-assemble 50 A10s at its Banbury, England assembly plant, at a price of approximately £350,000 (US$695,000) each.
On the December 9th 2007 episode of Top Gear, the A10 set the fastest 'Power Lap' time around the Top Gear test track, posting a time of 1:17.3 - 0.3 seconds faster than the previous fastest car, the Koenigsegg CCX. Reviewing it during the same episode, Jeremy Clarkson described it as "A staggering car ... like a Koenigsegg but a million times more manageable." Praising the car's handling in his column in the Sunday Times, Clarkson stated "All car makers should be forced, by law, to drive an A10 so they can see what they’re aiming for."
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| ASCARI | ||
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Current Historic Racing FG-T · A410 · KZR-1 · KZ1R GT3 Concept Race Resort Ascari · Ascari Racing · Alberto Ascari | ||
| Klaas Zwaart | Corporate website | independent |
External Links
- A10 page on official Ascari website (ascari.net)
- A10 page on supercars.net with photos and specifications (supercars.net)
- Sunday Times review of the A10 (timesonline.co.uk)
