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Information Pack Contents INFORMATION PACK CONTENTS MEDIA RELEASE . 03 - 06 PERFORMANCE DATA . 07 - 08 SR10 SPECIFICATIONS . 11 - 12 OPTIONS . 13 - 14 FAQS . 15 - 18 HISTORY & MILESTONES . 19 - 20 TIMELINE . 21 PARTNERS . 22 01 02 MEDIA RELEASE: RADICAL SR10: EVERYTHING YOU’D EXPECT FROM RADICAL – TURBOCHARGED • The new benchmark for competition, motorsport country club This compact unit includes an integral paddleshift actuator and innovative and trackday cars WaveTrac ATB differential for maximum traction in all conditions, and is a perfect match for the high torque generated by the 2.3L High Output variant of the RPE- • Lower running costs from a long-life 425bhp RPE-Ford EcoBoost engine Ford inline four-cylinder engine. and Hewland gearbox •M ore real-time data, the latest dash electronics and optional power As recently debuted on the SR3 XX, the driver’s environment features a new wheel- steering create the ultimate driver’s car mounted LCD multi-page display and additional car controls at the driver’s fingertips. On the SR10 this includes multiple engine and gearbox mapping options and adjustable weighting for the optional electronic power steering Peterborough, Cambridgeshire (UK) – Thursday 17th September 2020; system, also a first for the SR model line. With a high horsepower, long-life powertrain, the new Radical SR10 is everything “With the SR10 we’ve truly achieved our objective of creating a car with the you’d expect from a Radical – turbocharged. Targeted at track-day enthusiasts, visceral performance of our SR8 but in a longer life, more durable package, motorsport country club members, and racers across the globe, the SR10 delivers packed with the latest Radical data and electronics capabilities,” said Joe Anwyll, more power and torque than has ever before featured in Radical’s SR line-up, with CEO of Radical Sportscars. “We’ve brought together the best powertrain technology a new engine and drivetrain package optimised for both performance and from RPE, Ford, and Hewland to create a package with over 425bhp and 380lb-ft durability. of torque, making the car both incredibly responsive and easier to drive. The new SR10 is designed to keep you on the track for longer, faster. “The SR10 expands on the class-leading architecture of the SR model line and Whether lapping casually at your local motorsport country club, or dicing with gives SR3 and SR8 owners alike a great next level of Radical performance - GT and LMP competition in an around-the-clock enduro, the SR10’s sole purpose 03 wherever they use the car.” 04 is to out-run and out-manoeuvre the competition whilst remaining easy to drive and cost-effective to run. The new Radical SR10 is available to order now with the first deliveries scheduled from October 2020. Indeed, with Radical having teased the SR10 to some of its Demand from Radical’s customers for a turbocharged variant of our legendary most loyal owners, several deposits have already been taken for the first cars out SR line of Sports Racers propelled the new model’s extensive test programme, of Radical’s Peterborough, UK production facility. Closely following the launch which continued behind closed doors throughout the UK’s COVID-19 enforced of the latest SR3 XX iteration in May, production at Radical has bounced back lockdown. Given the SR platform’s longstanding reputation for providing quickly post-Coronavirus lockdown. An intensive calendar of factory and dealer- electrifying performance through optimised aerodynamics and outstanding grip, supported track and race events into 2021 ensure Radical owners can enjoy their the primary focus was on maximising both the new powertrain’s incredible new cars to the maximum. performance as well as its durability, for easier operation and long service intervals. For more information visit: The SR10 applies Radical Performance Engines (RPE) cutting-edge engine tuning capabilities with the proven durability of Ford’s EcoBoost engine architecture. WWW RA. DICALSPORTSCARS .COM/OUR-CARS/SR10 This is no ordinary production unit; as Radical’s in-house powertrain division, RPE have developed a bespoke turbocharger, induction and engine management package to release over 425bhp and 380lb-ft of torque from the engine. A bespoke Garrett G-Series turbocharger delivers better throttle response and reduced lag, with forged pistons and connecting rods and a bespoke dry-sump lubrication system for bulletproof durability. This high-output engine is integrated with a new Hewland GT3-derived six-speed gearbox. The SR10 is Radical’s first application of the Hewland TMT transaxle, originally developed for the FIA F2 single-seater. ABOUT RADICAL SPORTSCARS Radical Sportscars is one of the world’s most prolific sportscar manufacturers, with over 2,200 race, trackday and road-going cars produced in the past two decades. From its 1997 inception, Radical set out to create a customer-led niche in the world of motorsport, a race-bred thrill-a-minute driving experience on the race track and the road. A combination of lightweight construction, high output powertrains and aerodynamic downforce delivers models faster than a super car, totally driver focused and unbelievably rewarding to drive. Entering its third decade, the Radical stable includes the 182bhp SR1 sports- prototype racer, the Nürburgring record-breaking 405bhp SR8, the road- and track-focused Rapture, plus the RXC Spyder, RXC 600R and RXC GT3. Earlier this year the SR3 XX was launched, the latest iteration of a model line in production since 2002, and Radical’s best-selling variant with over 1,300 sold worldwide to date. The SR10 has been solely designed, engineered and built at Radical’s Cambridgeshire headquarters, by 70 of the company’s 130-strong staff. Radical was the first manufacturer to bring long-format, double-header endurance racing to club level motorsport competition while providing comprehensive spares and technical support. The marque’s official single-make championships around the world offer the ultimate driving experience and a progressive racing ladder for prototype-style sportscar racing for drivers of all abilities, while Radical’s ‘Race the World’ mission offers an end-to-end racing, training and support network across 05 the globe. 06 ABOUT HEWLAND Hewland has focused on two key factors during its 60-year history; a fundamentally exceptional product and the ability to continuously adapt to the market demands of the automotive industry. Today, Hewland prides itself as a high-performance transmission product supplier that meets and exceeds the requirements of our customers through the design, development and manufacture of competition, OEM and electrified driveline systems and solutions. Hewland do that by operating a continuous improvement policy in our people, equipment and our partnerships. At the heart of this philosophy is their purpose-built premises in White Waltham, Berkshire, housing more than 120 staff, together with the very latest in precision design engineering and manufacturing equipment. Hewland Engineering is relied upon by many of the world’s top motorsport teams, performance car constructors, and hybrid and electric transportation innovators to extract the performance and reliability they require to get their high-performance transmission challenges done. PERFORMANCE DATA POWER@FLYWHEEL TORQUE 425bhp 380lb-ft PRICE FROM POWER:WEIGHT PEAK LATERAL FORCE $154,900+TAXES 586bhp/tonne 2 .3g All prices exclude VAT & delivery charges. In line with Radical Sportscars policy of continued improvement, the right is reserved to alter the specification at any time. 07 08 09 PURE EXTREME PERFORMANCE 10 SR10 STANDARD SPECIFICATION ENGINE BRAKING • RPE-Ford 2261cc, 425bhp & 380Ib-ft, • Radical four-pot calipers on 300mm x turbocharged engine with direct 35mm front, 300mm x 26mm rear injection, twin-independent variable fully-floating 48-vane disc brakes cam timing and drive-by-wire throttle • Custom Garrett turbocharger COCKPIT • Forged motorsport pistons, connecting rods and bespoke dry-sump system • Two-seater chassis with twin or single- • Latest Life Racing ECU with detailed seat options, optimised for use with a interrogation function for maintenance moulded race seat insert and analysis • AiM Formula Wheel with integral LCD • High-flow racing exhaust system display, lightweight shift paddles and on-wheel switching. POWERTRAIN • Display functions include LCD rev counter, gear indicator, shift light and • Six-speed Hewland sequential transaxle engine/gearbox strategy manettino • Radical developed paddle-activated controls gearshift system with auto-blipper • Ergonomic dashboard with waterproof, • Automatic torque-biasing limited backlit momentary touchpad slip differential • Dash-mounted brake bias adjuster • Mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive • Wind deflector 11 BODY DATA & ELECTRICS 12 • Lightweight spaceframe chassis with • Solid-state AiM Technologies Power FIA-specification safety cell and crash Distribution Module (PDM) with structure Controller Area Network (CAN) linked • LMP-inspired, high-downforce composite wiring and telemetry bodywork • Data integration allowing additional • LED race lighting including FIA data logging including tyre pressure and high-intensity central rain light temperature monitoring, and laser ride • Bi-plane high-downforce rear wing height logging and under-body rear diffuser • Composite mirrors SAFETY & SECURITY • Sculpted dual-angle rear wing endplates • FIA specification, foam filled 77L fuel cell SUSPENSION • Full electronic fire extinguisher system • Fully adjustable Nik-link suspension
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