Vortex
F1
The
Vortex F1 is a lightweight, purist sports car which was unveiled at the 2010
SEMA show.
The
F1 is produced by the Vortex Motor Company based in Seattle, Washington, and
for an upstart car company producing an entirely new model, the Vortex F1 has a
few safe hands to guide its development. The company's boss is a graduate of
Cornell University and Purdue University, where he earned a Bachelors in
Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Industrial engineering respectively.
The chief designer at Vortex is a veteran at both Ford and Mazda design
departments where he was responsible for concepts as varied as the Ford Bronco
and Mazda Taiki.
The
Vortex F1 is based around a MIG welded steel spaceframe chassis which is
engineered to handle engines up to 340 horsepower. The majority of the bodywork
is formed from fiberglass, with the option of carbon fiber for those with
fatter wallets. The wheel arches are made from lightweight aluminium.
Inside,
the Vortex F1 features a pair of supportive bucket racing seats and harnesses.
The standard dash features analogue instruments, but there is the option of a
racing-style digital dash.
The
suspension system of the Vortex F1 is based around TIG welded aluminum unequal
length wishbones coupled with fully adjustable coil spring dampers.
Powering
the Vortex F1 is a GM-sourced 2.0 litre turbocharged engine which produces 290
horsepower and 340 ft-lbs of torque. This is mated to a six-speed manual
transmission which drives the rear wheels. The projected 0-60 sprint time of
the Vortex F1 is an almost unbelievable 2.7 seconds.
