Elfin MS8 Streamliner
Encyclopedia
The Elfin MS8 Streamliner is a sports car, successor to the Elfin MS7, a Repco-Holden V8
powered sports racing car which won the 1975 Australian Sports Car Championship
and the 1976 Australian Tourist Trophy
.
The car was revealed at the 2004 Melbourne International Motor show. It is being mentioned in the same articles as some of the greatest sports cars currently available.
Sales to the UK are predicted for mid 2007. There are currently two Elfin MS8s in the UK for export evaluation and an office has been set up in Chipping Norton, north of London.
Sports Cars and styled by the Holden
Design team when Mike Simcoe was Styling Director.
On July 5, 2006 Elfin announced that the MS8 Streamliner will be going into production. Problems had surfaced with emissions and noise regulations which caused problems with the development cycle, but the car will have the same Holden
-derrived parts as the concept did.
. Pricing will be $128,500 with the supercharged version being $12,000 extra.
Adam Dean Smith, has so far been displayed at the 2008 Melbourne International Motor Show and the Australian Grand Prix
.
standing 400 m (0.248549094659923 mi) - 12.5 s
0 - 100 kilometre per hour in 4.5 seconds
Repco
Repco is an Australian automotive engineering company. Its name is an abbreviation of Replacement Parts Company and it is best known for spare parts and motor accessories....
powered sports racing car which won the 1975 Australian Sports Car Championship
1975 Australian Sports Car Championship
The 1975 Australian Sports Car Championship was a CAMS sanctioned national motor racing title for drivers of Group A Sports Cars and Group D Production Sports Cars. The championship was contested over a single race staged at the Phillip Island circuit in Victoria on 30 November 1975. The race was...
and the 1976 Australian Tourist Trophy
Australian Tourist Trophy
The Australian Tourist Trophy is a CAMS sanctioned national motor racing title for sports car drivers. The title was awarded for the first time in 1956 and then annually from 1958 until the introduction by CAMS of an Australian Sports Car Championship for 1969...
.
The car was revealed at the 2004 Melbourne International Motor show. It is being mentioned in the same articles as some of the greatest sports cars currently available.
Sales to the UK are predicted for mid 2007. There are currently two Elfin MS8s in the UK for export evaluation and an office has been set up in Chipping Norton, north of London.
Design
The Elfin MS8 Streamliner models have been designed by ElfinElfin Cars
Elfin Sports Cars Pty Ltd is the current name of the car company which was founded by Garrie Cooper. It has been an Australian manufacturer of sports cars and motor racing cars since 1957....
Sports Cars and styled by the Holden
Holden
GM Holden Ltd is an automaker that operates in Australia, based in Port Melbourne, Victoria. The company was founded in 1856 as a saddlery manufacturer. In 1908 it moved into the automotive field, before becoming a subsidiary of the U.S.-based General Motors in 1931...
Design team when Mike Simcoe was Styling Director.
On July 5, 2006 Elfin announced that the MS8 Streamliner will be going into production. Problems had surfaced with emissions and noise regulations which caused problems with the development cycle, but the car will have the same Holden
Holden
GM Holden Ltd is an automaker that operates in Australia, based in Port Melbourne, Victoria. The company was founded in 1856 as a saddlery manufacturer. In 1908 it moved into the automotive field, before becoming a subsidiary of the U.S.-based General Motors in 1931...
-derrived parts as the concept did.
Specification levels
There are two specifications for the Streamliner. One is the Roadster version which is a road registerable and the other is a Racer version which is single seat track only version. Sales started in July 2006 with the Streamliner selling for $119,990 (since revised to $99,990) and the Clubman for $98,990 (since revised to $84,990). Production will be limited to just 100 units.50th Anniversary Streamliner
A '50th Anniversary' Streamliner model is being released in a limited run of five cars. The cars are be distinguished by a special paint colour of 'Garrie Cooper Gold', a cabin hardtop and bonnet scoop and burgundy trim. The hard top and bonnet scoop were designed by Mike Simcoe, the designer of the cars. One of the cars will be a supercharged version with a 350 kW, 660 newton metre V8 engine. The supercharger will be provided and fitted by Walkinshaw PerformanceWalkinshaw Performance
Walkinshaw Performance, is an automotive company, involved in motor racing and the production of high performance sporting cars for regular road use...
. Pricing will be $128,500 with the supercharged version being $12,000 extra.
'No Fear' Streamliner
In 2008, Elfin introduced a one-off promotional version of the MS8 Streamliner for the No Fear lifestyle brand whose products are sold exclusively at K-Mart stores throughout Australia. Marketing manager of No Fear, Coel Dart, stated: “We are very pleased with the finish and quality of the Streamliner and it will certainly be the centre of attention wherever we take it. This, combined with No Fears’ commitment to Australian motorsports biggest stage will expose our brand to a much wider target audience”. The car, designed by HSV'sHolden Special Vehicles
Holden Special Vehicles is the officially designated performance vehicle partner of Australian automobile manufacturer Holden. Established in 1987 and based in Clayton, Victoria, the company modifies Holden models such as the Commodore, Caprice and Ute and markets them under the HSV brandname.-...
Adam Dean Smith, has so far been displayed at the 2008 Melbourne International Motor Show and the Australian Grand Prix
Australian Grand Prix
The Australian Grand Prix is a motor race held annually and is held to be the pinnacle of motor racing in Australia. The Grand Prix is the oldest surviving motor racing competition held in Australia having been held 76 times since it was first run at Phillip Island in 1928. Since 1985 the race has...
.
Performance
Top speed 275 km/h (171 mph)standing 400 m (0.248549094659923 mi) - 12.5 s
0 - 100 kilometre per hour in 4.5 seconds
Drivetrain
- 5.7 litre alloy V8 OHV 16 valves
- From 329 hp
- 6 speed gearbox
- Limited Slip DifferentialLimited slip differentialA limited slip differential is a type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in angular velocity of the output shafts, but imposes a mechanical bound on the disparity...
(LSD)
Safety
- Traction control systemTraction control systemA traction control system , also known as anti-slip regulation , is typically a secondary function of the anti-lock braking system on production motor vehicles, designed to prevent loss of traction of driven road wheels...
- ABSAnti-lock braking systemAn anti-lock braking system is a safety system that allows the wheels on a motor vehicle to continue interacting tractively with the road surface as directed by driver steering inputs while braking, preventing the wheels from locking up and therefore avoiding skidding.An ABS generally offers...
braking system - Cruise controlCruise controlCruise control is a system that automatically controls the speed of a motor vehicle. The system takes over the throttle of the car to maintain a steady speed as set by the driver.-History:...
Suspension
- Fully independent rear suspensionSuspension (vehicle)Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose — contributing to the car's roadholding/handling and braking for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants...
with top and bottom wishbones plus toe link adjustment - Front suspension with top and bottom chrome moly, unequal, aerofoil wishbones
- Fully adjustable race spec rose joints throughout
- Elfin alloy uprights (front and rear), fully adjustable for camber, caster & toe
- Coil over Koni shock absorbers, adjustable for bump, rebound and ride height
Brakes
- Slotted & ventilated 4 wheel disc brakes Front: 32 x 343 mm (13.5 in) discs
- Elfin alloy billet machined 6 pot calipers Rear: 18 x 315 mm (12.4 in) discs with handbrake
- Elfin alloy billet machined 4 pot calipers
Steering/Pedals
- Rack and pinion with adjustable steering column
- Fully adjustable alloy pedal box with brake bias adjustment
Dimensions
- Length 3500 mm (137.8 in)
- Front Track 1460 mm (57.5 in)
- Width 1710 mm (67.3 in)
- Rear Track 1430 mm (56.3 in)
- Wheelbase 2290 mm (90.2 in)
- Kerb Weight 1100 kg (2,425 lb)