Rate the 2007 Locus Supercar

**Val** · 06-10-2007, 02:33 AM

Having more than 22 years of experience in the fiber reinforced composite materials and in the exception car building, working, repairing and modifying Lamborghinis and other prestigious models, Luc Chartrand launched out into the design of a car that would represent perfection to him in terms of esthetics and mechanics.

After more than two years, he finally found a quite impressive concept. Inspired by other designers, he imagined a car that would stand out from others: with a really advanced interior and a quite large rear, an enormous air intake on each side, the LOCUS has no cause to be envious of any other cars in her class.

Often encouraged by friends, themselves Lamborghini owners, to get involved in the making of a prototype, Luc finally decided to produce one. The making goes well and the prototype that will serve as the mother mold is almost finished. The enthusiasm of people for this model is already noticeable.

STRUCTURE

Body: Carbon fiber
Frame: Carbon fiber

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Suspension: air-electronic
Adjustable steering column: electric and manual adjustment
Driver's seat: electric
Mirrors: electric (memory)
Windows: electric
Air conditioning: auto climate control
Interior: leather, 3 seats, central driving
Audio equipment: 5.1 sound system, cd dvd, 7 speaker, GSS
Door closing and opening: automatic, electric, manual and remote control
Interior mirror: retrovision (camera LCD screen)
Proximity sensor: front, back and lateral
Tire pressure detector: 4 wheels

ENGINE

Disposal: longitudinal and central
Nameplate: GM
Architecture: V8
Capacity: 8.2 liters
Power: 550 hp - 1000 hp
Torque: 565 lb.

TRANSMISSION

Architecture: rear wheel drive
Gearbox: 6 speed Tremec manual (aluminum)
Differential: locking Getrag (aluminum)

RUNNING GEAR

Disposal: power-assisted rack and pinion
Suspension: independent wheel double wishbone suspension, shock absorber LOCUS systems
Brakes: AP racing front, 15 inch ventilated disks, aluminum 6 piston-caliper
Rear: 14 inch ventilated disks, aluminum 4 piston-caliper

SIZE

Wheelbase: 115 in or 294 cm
Length: 178 inch or 452 cm
Width: 87 inch or 222 cm
Height: 44 inch or 112 cm
Weight: 1250 kg
Tires: Michelin pilot sport
Front: 255/40 zr/18
Rear: 415/30 zr/18 (future availability 400/30zr/18)
Rim: aluminum 3 parts
Front: 18/9
Rear: 18/13

OPTION

Automatic transmission

PRICE

$250,000 Canadian

yanjonm · 06-10-2007, 07:05 PM

Looks vicious.

Wait it's a Locus? I thought it was Lotus.

**open32** · 06-11-2007, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Power: 550 hp - 1000 hp

Whats with that. Thats a huge range.

I was thinking lotus also, but it says locus on the car. Dumb name, its that a big ugly flying bug that destroys farms and even kills people sometimes.

**Val** · 06-11-2007, 05:44 PM

Was my first impression also.

At first sight, I thought "lotus". And I liked this engine. It's very strong. 8.2l with a 56,5 as torque ... almost a Porsche!

yanjonm · 06-11-2007, 11:20 PM

There's no way Lotus would make an engine like this, except if they're getting high.

06-10-2007, 02:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Val Gear Heads Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Posts: 7,910 My Profile	Rate the 2007 Locus Supercar Having more than 22 years of experience in the fiber reinforced composite materials and in the exception car building, working, repairing and modifying Lamborghinis and other prestigious models, Luc Chartrand launched out into the design of a car that would represent perfection to him in terms of esthetics and mechanics. After more than two years, he finally found a quite impressive concept. Inspired by other designers, he imagined a car that would stand out from others: with a really advanced interior and a quite large rear, an enormous air intake on each side, the LOCUS has no cause to be envious of any other cars in her class. Often encouraged by friends, themselves Lamborghini owners, to get involved in the making of a prototype, Luc finally decided to produce one. The making goes well and the prototype that will serve as the mother mold is almost finished. The enthusiasm of people for this model is already noticeable. STRUCTURE Body: Carbon fiber Frame: Carbon fiber STANDARD EQUIPMENT Suspension: air-electronic Adjustable steering column: electric and manual adjustment Driver's seat: electric Mirrors: electric (memory) Windows: electric Air conditioning: auto climate control Interior: leather, 3 seats, central driving Audio equipment: 5.1 sound system, cd dvd, 7 speaker, GSS Door closing and opening: automatic, electric, manual and remote control Interior mirror: retrovision (camera LCD screen) Proximity sensor: front, back and lateral Tire pressure detector: 4 wheels ENGINE Disposal: longitudinal and central Nameplate: GM Architecture: V8 Capacity: 8.2 liters Power: 550 hp - 1000 hp Torque: 565 lb. TRANSMISSION Architecture: rear wheel drive Gearbox: 6 speed Tremec manual (aluminum) Differential: locking Getrag (aluminum) RUNNING GEAR Disposal: power-assisted rack and pinion Suspension: independent wheel double wishbone suspension, shock absorber LOCUS systems Brakes: AP racing front, 15 inch ventilated disks, aluminum 6 piston-caliper Rear: 14 inch ventilated disks, aluminum 4 piston-caliper SIZE Wheelbase: 115 in or 294 cm Length: 178 inch or 452 cm Width: 87 inch or 222 cm Height: 44 inch or 112 cm Weight: 1250 kg Tires: Michelin pilot sport Front: 255/40 zr/18 Rear: 415/30 zr/18 (future availability 400/30zr/18) Rim: aluminum 3 parts Front: 18/9 Rear: 18/13 OPTION Automatic transmission PRICE $250,000 Canadian

06-10-2007, 07:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
yanjonm Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 1,448 My Profile	Looks vicious. Wait it's a Locus? I thought it was Lotus.

06-11-2007, 05:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Val Gear Heads Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Posts: 7,910 My Profile	Was my first impression also. At first sight, I thought "lotus". And I liked this engine. It's very strong. 8.2l with a 56,5 as torque ... almost a Porsche!

06-11-2007, 11:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
yanjonm Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 1,448 My Profile	There's no way Lotus would make an engine like this, except if they're getting high.

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