This is the latest iteration of the
ever-popular and ever-fast Radical SR3, fittingly dubbed the SR3 XX and
featuring a host of updates and improvements over previous models and other
variants.
Radical is particularly proud of the fact
that the SR3 XX utilizes an all-new electrical architecture developed with
partner AiM Technologies. This architecture includes solid-state power
management and data collection systems and does away with much of the wiring
required of other Radical models. Not only does this save weight but the new
system is said to process electrical data, diagnostics and telemetry much
quicker.
As for the powertrain, Radical offers the
track-focused car with the choice between a Suzuki-sourced 1,340 cc or a 1,500
cc four-cylinder engine, both of which are coupled to a six-speed sequential
transmission with paddle shifters and a Quaife limited-slip differential. The
entry-level 1,340 cc engine is good for 195 hp and rockets the car to 96 km/h in 3.3 seconds and through to a 227 km/h top speed. The
1,500 cc model is rated at 226 hp and hits 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and a 236.5 km/h top speed.
One key reason why the SR3 XX will be so
capable on a track comes down to its suspension. Found at all four corners is a
fully adjustable Nik-link suspension system with front and rear unequal-length
top and bottom wishbones, front and rear adjustable pushrods, interchangeable
roll bars, and the option of bespoke Intrax fully adjustable dampers. Braking
is provided by four-piston front and rear calipers and 280 mm discs.
The interior is very bare and consists of
not much more than a race-inspired steering wheel with a digital display and a
simple center stack with buttons for the ECU, data, and lighting. A plethora of
options are available. These include a spin-safe clutch system, carbon fiber
front dive planes, an air jack system, FIA certified fuel cell, type pressure
monitoring system, tire temperature monitoring system, ride height sensors and
more.
