X
Works Automotive X1 Concept
The
X Works Automotive X1 Concept sports car went on display at the 2007 Autosports
International Show in Birmingham, England.
The
X1 is the first offering from the company and has been in development for 30
months. It was designed by Andrew Borrowman and Sean Prendergast, who, between
the two, have experience at Rover, Panther Cars and Grand Prix Engineering
Services. They have also run their own composites company designing and
manufacturing for the likes of Prodrive (see Prodrive P2), Alvis and JCB.
The
X Works Automotive X1 Concept sports car uses a unique carbon composite
technology for the manufacture of the cars passenger cell. Attached to this are
lightweight aluminium and carbon subframes carrying the drivetrain components.
The
X1's composite technology provides an incredibly stiff platform and also helps
keep the cars weight down to a lightweight 1,180 kg. Combined with
the race honed chassis and potent 2 litre 4 cylinder turbo charged 350 bhp
engine, this provides truly electrifying performance. Tuning options of up to
500 bhp are available, and Recaro CS seats are fitted as standard. There is
also a 1,000 kg X1 competition version designed for track days or outright
competition use.
