Leopard (car)

Leopard (car)

Infobox Automobile


name=Leopard
manufacturer=Leopard Automobile AB
production=2005-present
class=Sportscar
similar=Chevrolet Corvette
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Leopard 6 Litre Roadster is a Polish classical sport-style luxury car, produced by Leopard Automobile AB in the city of Mielec. The Leopard was designed by Zbysław Szwaj, the company president and designer of the Gepard car.

Construction

With the exception of the GM LS-2 All-aluminum V8 engine (also used in the Chevrolet Corvette), the Leopard 6 Litre Roadster is completely hand built in a state of the art production facility in Mielec. The current production capacity of the new factory is only 20 units per year to guarantee a high level of precision in the assembly process.

Technical Data

No. of cylinders: V8
Total displacement: 5967 ccm
Maximum power: 405 bhp/6000 rpm
Maximum torque: 542 Nm/4400 rpm
v-max:250 kph
curb weight: 1150 kg
transmition: 6-speed manual

Launch

Although the design of the vehicle started in 1995, the first car was constructed in November, 2003. The Leopard 6 Litre Roadster was officially launched in April 2005 in Paris, France, and the first units to hit the market were produced in late 2005, selling for an estimated €125,000 and claiming the title of the most expensive Polish vehicle ever commercially produced. The total number of manufactured units currently stands around 25 and will be limited to a maximum of 200 to retain the exclusive image.The manufacturer is preparing a new, stronger, "Leopard Coupe" model (drawing is available at the official company site).

Interesting facts

One of the most famous clients of the Leopard Automobile AB, are His Royal Majesty, King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf Bernadotte and the American film studio 20th Century Fox.

External links

* [http://www.leopardautomobile.com Official site]


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