- Monteverdi Hai 650 F1
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Monteverdi Hai 650 F1 Manufacturer Monteverdi Production 1992,1995 (2 prototypes built) Predecessor Monteverdi Hai 450 SS Class Supercar Body style 2 - Door Coupe Layout RMR layout Engine Ford DFR V8 Transmission 6 speed manual Wheelbase 2790 mm Length 4550 mm Width 1960 mm Height 1050 mm Curb weight 850 kg Contents
History
In 1992 Monteverdi decided to re-enter the car scene. To achieve that he needed something stunning and capturing to cause a stir, such as the Monteverdi Hai 450 SS did back in 1970. The target was to create the ultimate supercar, and a true F1 car for the road. To accomplish that, the company used a Formula 1 chassis from the defunct Monteverdi - Onyx F1 team plus its engine. The car itself was built around an actual F1 chassis utilizing a Ford DFR V8 F1 engine in detuned form though. The car was named Hai 650 F1, paying homage to its lineage started with the Hai 450 SS of 1970 and denoting the car's power output and F1 pedigree. The car was shown to several potential customers and a few orders were taken, although no cars seem to have been sold to customers. Two prototypes have been built, both currently residing in the Monteverdi Museum in Basel, Switzerland.
Technical specifications
Engine
Engine: Ford DFR V8
Engine Capacity: 3491 c.c (3,5 litres)
Power Output: 649 bhp at 11,000 rpmTransmission
Transmission: Six speed manual gearbox
Performance
Top speed: 208 mph (claimed)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 3,0 seconds (claimed)References
Monteverdi Hai 650 F1 at Supercars.net
Technical specifications at CarsPlusPlus.comExternal links
Categories:- Monteverdi vehicles
- Classic post-war auto stubs
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