Rapier
SL-C Superlite Coupe
The
Superlite SLC was designed and engineered by a small group of dedicated
engineers, designers and craftsmen. It never passed through a committee, and we
didn’t make any Powerpoints while it was in the process of creation. That’s
because we only needed to answer to our own vision of what the perfect Supercar
would be.
This
beast comes with an aluminum, tig-welded, Monocoque chassis/space frame hybrid
with composite body panels and tips the scale at 2,375 lbs. The vertical opening
motorized doors and functional roof scoop feed cabin with aircraft style vents
create the sporty look for this supercar. The exterior is finished off by 18X10
multispoke, aluminum wheels in the front and 18X13 multispoke, aluminum wheels
in the rear that can be completed in an array of finishes.
The
interior can also be customized with choices of either leather trim, carbon
fibre, or a combination of both. The SL-C comes with a Digital Dash 2 Pro+ with
data logging, 2-axis G-sensors, and infra-red lap timer and receiver. The
standard audio system includes an Alpine DVD/CD/MP3 receiver/AV head unit and a
navigational system while the upgraded premium system includes an Escort 9500
CI concealed radar detector/laser shifter.
It
would only be logical to start with the engine options for this vehicle. The
first model is the LS376 which has a 6.2L, 469 lb.-ft. of torque and which
produces 480 hp. It can do the quarter mile in 10.6 seconds and the 0-60 sprint
in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 222 mph. If you are looking for a little more
power, the LS7 and the supercharged, LS9 are also available. The LS7 has a
7.0L, 470 lb.-ft. of torque engine and produces 505 hp while the LS9 comes with a
6.2L SC, 604 lb.-ft. of torque engine and produces 638 hp.
