Hulme
CanAm
The
Hulme CanAm is a Formula One inspired supercar based off the Hulme.F1 Champion
1967 prototype. And thankfully the styling of the production car has remained
as daring and unique as the prototype.
The
CanAm is the first in a proposed trio of vehicles from Hulme Supercars. The
intended lineup includes the CanAm, the Spyder and the F1.
The
Hulme brand of supercars was created in honor of Denny Hulme, New Zealand's
only F1 World Champion. To reflect Denny's two CanAm championship wins in 1968
and 1970, the Hulme CanAm supercar is powered by a mid-mounted GM-sourced LS7
V8. This unit produces 600 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque. Power is sent to
the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential gearbox. With no electronic aids
the driving experience should be just as exhilarating as the cars Hulme piloted
during his career.
The
chassis of the Hulme CanAm uses an advanced carbon composite construction
method which is both light and strong. The body panels are formed from carbon
fibre.
During
the development of the Hulme CanAm the company has wisely enlisted the help of
some of the top names in vehicle systems to ensure a high level of quality.
A.P. Racing are designing and supplying the Brakes, Hella NZ Limited are
developing the lights, Koni are designing and supplying the suspension system,
and Pirelli are specifying and supplying the tires.
In
2010 Hulme Supercars are scheduled to finish development of the Hulme Spyder.
This has the same chassis as the CanAm but with a similar but different front
and rear wings. In addition it features a windscreen and wipers. Because of the
windscreen, the central air intake will not work so the rear end is being
redesigned. The Hulme Spyder and Hulme F1 models will be powered by different
engines and have full ABS and all electronic aids.
