Splinter (automobile)

Infobox Automobile
name = Splinter


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class = Sports car
body_style = 2-door 2-seat coupe
layout = Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
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engine = Twin-supercharged 4.6L V8
transmission = 6-speed manual
wheelbase = auto in|105.0|1
length = auto in|174.5|1
width = auto in|82.0|1
height = auto in|42.0|1
weight = auto lb|2500|0
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designer = Joe Harmon
sp = usThe Splinter is a two-seater American supercar concept made of wood. It was created by a team led by Joe Harmon, an industrial designer from North Carolina. There are no plans to mass-produce this vehicle.

Design and implementation

Body

The body is made from a variety of bent and laminated wood veneers giving a target weight of auto lb|2500|0. As of July 9 2008, the body shell has been produced and installed on the chassis. [http://www.joeharmondesign.com/dimensions.html Splinter specifications] from joeharmondesign.com]

Engine

With a projected convert|600|bhp|kW|abbr=on twin-supercharged 4.6L V8 engine, a top speed of auto mph|240|0 has been predicted, although the team have stated that the maximum speed of the vehicle may not be tested.

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[http://www.joeharmondesign.com/ Joe Harmon's Official Website] [http://joeharmon.blogspot.com/ Splinter Build Blog]

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