Earlier this year, Radford Motors took a highly modified version of its first model, the Type 62-2, to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, in Colorado. Not only did it take a class win on the day and set a class record, but it also marked the start of a new, limited-edition series of track cars for well-heeled clients. Dubbed, appropriately enough, the Type 62-2 Track Car Edition, Radford will build just 12 of these impressive beasts. They will benefit from a full carbon composite monocoque, an updated underbody design, improved subframes, a new suspension system, and an integrated rear airfoil.
In addition, its 3.5-liter, supercharged
V6 engine has been tuned to make 710 hp. Thanks to a crash
diet, the Pikes Peak car weighed 200 kg less than the street car,
tipping the scales at just 861 kg. 0 to 96 km/h comes in
an impressive 2.2 seconds, and can keep accelerating to a top speed of 257 km/h.
Radford says it will work with customers
to craft a car that is specific to their needs. It will also work with clients
to field the car in events such as Pikes Peak or The Hill Climb at the Goodwood
Festival of Speed. With just 12 to deliver, Radford says that each 62-2 Track
Car Edition model will be handed over to its new owner by F1 champion, and
Radford co-founder, Jenson Button. They all also come with a personalized
Sparco racing suit.
The result of all this work means the car
won’t come cheap. Each Radford Type 62-2 Track Car Edition comes with a price
tag of US$ 1 million.
