- Falen
The Falen, also known as "Concept 17.1", is a
supercar concept in development by the Scottish design studio Dowdeswell and Hardie. The name Falen comes from the name for an old Scottish spirit. Dowdeswell and Hardie says that the Falen will exist as a prototype by early 2009, and that the production version will be unveiled at the Geneva Show in March of the same year. Production will be limited to only four cars, two colored black, and two colored white. Dowdeswell and Hardie claim that it will market the Falen as atrack day special.pecifications
Dowdeswell and Hardie will make a full technical specifications list available on its website on September 1, 2008.
Engine: Judd GV5 S2
Cylinder Layout: V10
Volume: 5.5 liters
Power: 800 bhp (estimate)
Weight: 1 ton (estimate)
Length: 4.18 meters
Width: 1.98 meters
Height: 1.07 meters
Chassis: Full carbonfibre monocoque
The Falen's bodywork will consist totally of carbonfibre, and the car will use an active
rear wing .External links
* [http://dowdeswellhardie.com/home.html Dowdeswell and Hardie]
* [http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/2902/ Top Gear Article on the Falen]
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