News Briefs
This is an early sketch of a new British trackday special, the Jetstream J1. The mid-engined two-seater will be powered by a supercharged 2-litre GM Ecotec engine available in 210bhp and 250bhp states of tune; a turbocharged version is planned for late 2007. The chassis is made from aluminium honeycomb and features race-style pushrod suspension designed by Ashley Gaunt, ex of Noble and a consultant on the Farboud GTS.
WE'VE been using SpeedFerries a lot for the last couple of years to flit across the Channel, most recently for the French leg of evo Car of the Year. The service takes just 55 minutes, and being on a boat (a trimaran) gives you the chance to stretch your legs. There’s also food and drink onboard. For details of SpeedFerries’ current deals, visit www.speedferries.com
TALKING of this year’s eCoty, the spec of some of the cars raised a few eyebrows. The cost of the options on the Ferrari 599 amounted to £48,415, while the Lambo was loaded with 21 grand’s worth of goodies, including a glass engine cover at £4312 and fancy stitching in the upholstery for £1281. Ah, the thrill of spending.
A COUPLE of Light Car Company Rocket owners have launched a website dedicated to the motorcycle-engined two-seater. The site, www.lccrocket.com, claims to be a font of all knowledge on the car, of which just 38 have been made.
