http://www.evansautomobiles.com/home.htm (http://www.evansautomobiles.com/home.htm)
The 486 LM is essentially the same as the 386 LM, with the exception of a different nose section which includes a splitter and race legal tow eye. The styling of the nose is different, and having less overhang makes for a car more at home on public roads. The specifications are identical to the 386 LM except for overall length and price. The 486 LM base price is $155,000. As with the 3 series car, an optional 427 cu. in. engine ( model designation 487 ) with 550 hp is available.
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Curb weight: 2310 lb.
Weight Distribution f/r: 40/60
Wheel base: 106.3 in.
Length: 171.0 in. 486 / 176.0 in. 386
Width: 80.75 in.
Height: 40.5 in.
Ground clearance: 2.75 to 5.0 in. w/ hydraulic height adjustment
ENGINE
Type: V8, liquid cooled, aluminum block and heads
Displacement: 346 cu in. / 4. 7 liter ( 427 cu in. / 7.0 liter* )
Horsepower: 440 bhp (550 bhp*) @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 430 ft-lb (540 ft-lb*) @ 4800 rpm
Fuel: unleaded, 92 pump octane
CHASSIS & BODY
Layout: mid engine / rear drive
Chassis: steel tube spaceframe with aluminum and carbon panels
Body: carbon fiber sandwich with Nomex core.
Wheels/Tires front: 8.5x18 / 255 / 40-ZR18
rear: 12x18 / 345 / 35-ZR18
Steering: rack & pinion with power assist
Suspension: unequal length A-arms with push rods and concentric spring gas shocks; hydraulic ride height adjustment
Transaxle: 5 speed with Quaiffe limited slip differential
Brakes front/rear: 6 piston calipers; 13 in. rotor / 4 piston calipers; 13 in. rotor
PERFORMANCE
0-60 /Quarter Mile: 3.8 sec. / 11.8 @ 116 mph
Top Speed: 180 mph @ 6500 rpm (rev limited) with standard gearing. Other ratios are available. (over 200mph unlimited)
MSRP: $160,000
Options
* optional 427 engine (model designation 387 & 487) $15,000
air conditioning $10,000
hydraulic ride height control $10,000
rear view camera / DVD/CD/radio $5000
power steering $3000
Blech.
Unless it has some significant handling advantage (which I'm sure it does with it's super light weight and low low low ride height) over a Ford GT or something else that can compare to it, I don't see the point other than street cred...though you could barely drive that thing on the street without tearing up your undercarriage...
That is freaking low.
And ugly.
Whew! That looks so good.
You guys don't get it. A super car is supposed to be crazy. That's purely functional. It looks like the supercar I've been doodling in my notebooks in class.
I want that car.
Raza, youre nuts. That car is so ugly that it makes my English teacher look like Adriana Lima.
QuoteRaza, youre nuts. That car is so ugly that it makes my English teacher look like Adriana Lima.
Yeah, I am nuts, but that has nothing to do with it.
What's ugly about the car? Yes, the side profile is a little funky, but the front is pretty much flawless, and I'd smile uncontrollably every time I see the back of it:
(http://www.evansautomobiles.com/images/standrs.jpg)
Because I'd know that's what other drivers would be seeing at all times.
Jesus, it's like driving a Lemans racer on a daily basis.
(http://www.evansautomobiles.com/images/reds3side2.jpg)
Look at it! It's not quite a Radical SR8, but it's gorgeous, raw, functional, and it makes other supercars look fat and slow and boring--most of them anyway.
Sure, it's not an obvious beauty like the Carrera GT, but it's beauty is in its function.
(http://www.evansautomobiles.com/images/interior386.jpg)
And that interior looks like a nice place to be. Damn!
You guys...hold on, let me post your kind of car:
(http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/Veyron.jpg)
(http://www.edmunds.com/media/news/column/letterstotheediors/02.jul/02.pontiac.aztek.f34.500.jpg)
Right, now that's a supercar! They even sell it in yellow!
(http://www.fast-autos.net/pagani/zonda4.jpg)
That, my friend, is a good looking supercar.
Well, duh. But it's also 4 times the price of one of these.
In that case,
(http://www.fast-autos.net/noble/m12gtothree3.jpg)
The Noble's quite a track day car, though it's very sensible comparatively, and not any nimbler than a Lotus Elise. Why buy a Noble when I can get an Exige for the same price?
QuoteI want that car.
me too.
QuoteQuoteI want that car.
me too.
I knew someone would understand. So much is lost on these kids today, but not on you. Bravo. :)
I see some Ferrari F40 in the front, and even in the front wheels, but I still think it looks damn good. Raza is right, a supercar doesnt need to be practical. I think it would be impossible to drive this on an everyday basis, but hey, its relatively cheap, very fast, and looks good to boot!
<_<
And the Noble goes way faster than the Elise.
Wow. I love that interior! I'm with you, Raza and MX. I'd drive the piss out of it everyday!
I would rather have this:
(http://motortrend.com/multimedia/wallpaper/112_0305_topspd_wall_mos_g.jpg)
More power, less weight, same price, and decent looks.
^ can't forget modability...any LS1 Camaro/Corvette parts will fit on it.
Actually, the production version has a modified LS6. That means 435hp for 2200 lbs. Or, if you have some extra dough laying around, you can upgrade to a Photon which is over 200 lbs lighter. Forget the Saleen S7 and that 486 LM thing, the Mosler MT900 is where it's all at :rockon:
Ooo, even better.
I thought they were still using the prototype's LS1.
Well you can mod an LS6 pretty easily too.B)
QuoteI would rather have this:
(http://motortrend.com/multimedia/wallpaper/112_0305_topspd_wall_mos_g.jpg)
More power, less weight, same price, and decent looks.
Since when did the Saleen S7 cost only 135K? I was under the impression it was more like 400K, especially when Steve Saleen called it an alternative to a summer home.
<_<
At least there are some people with proper sense on this board. I always thought it would be the younger (younger than I, that is) that would have a love for the impractical and incredible, but it seems it's the older ones (and Dave) that really get it.
:D
QuoteQuoteI would rather have this:
(http://motortrend.com/multimedia/wallpaper/112_0305_topspd_wall_mos_g.jpg)
More power, less weight, same price, and decent looks.
Since when did the Saleen S7 cost only 135K? I was under the impression it was more like 400K, especially when Steve Saleen called it an alternative to a summer home.
Thats a Mosler Mt900. ;) B)
QuoteQuoteQuoteI would rather have this:
(http://motortrend.com/multimedia/wallpaper/112_0305_topspd_wall_mos_g.jpg)
More power, less weight, same price, and decent looks.
Since when did the Saleen S7 cost only 135K? I was under the impression it was more like 400K, especially when Steve Saleen called it an alternative to a summer home.
Thats a Mosler Mt900. ;) B)
Damn--I did this time. Just glanced at it, saw that ugly yellow color and assumed "S7". They do look alike, don't they?
QuoteI would rather have this:
(http://motortrend.com/multimedia/wallpaper/112_0305_topspd_wall_mos_g.jpg)
More power, less weight, same price, and decent looks.
Mee too.
I do love the MT900, but it's nowhere near as ridiculous as this car. I'd have to take the Evans.
Because it doesn't look like it was put together in a high school shop class? Sorry, :rolleyes:
QuoteBecause it doesn't look like it was put together in a high school shop class? Sorry, :rolleyes:
You think that Lemans cars look ugly? I don't. That's why I love the Evans.
Evans needs to get new models for their cars. That supermodel standing on the wing is just dead sexy! Especially her legs :rolleyes: :lol:
QuoteEvans needs to get new models for their cars. That supermodel standing on the wing is just dead sexy! Especially her legs :rolleyes: :lol:
hehe... I didn't even notice she was standing there, too busy paying attention to the car. ^_^ :praise:
I thought her nose to be rather large.