Future models - CarbonTech - Redback SpyderFirst look: Redback Spyder laid bare!Melbourne show hosts the debut of a homegrown supercar headed for the US17 Feb 2006 A MELBOURNE-BUILT 1000kg supercar using a 300kW Chevrolet V8 to sprint to 100km/h in less than four seconds debuted at last week's 2006 Melbourne International Motor Show. Called the Redback Spyder, it uses a tubular spaceframe chassis and carbon-fibre panels. It is the result of a study first shown at the Melbourne show in 2002, and was created by former motorcycle racer Nick Tomkinson. The Redback was created to showcase Australia’s specialist automotiveindustry’s capabilities. "The idea was to show what the local industry can do – a bit like the aXcess Australia concept cars, but focusing on the specialist areas," he said. No production is planned, but since a second Redback prototype has been sent to America for fit and finishing, this may change if US interest results. Talkshow host and car enthusiast Jay Leno is reportedly interested. All future modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hummer HSV Infiniti Hyundai Jaguar Isuzu Kia Jeep Land Rover Lamborghini Lexus LDV Mahindra Lotus Mazda Maserati Mercedes-AMG McLaren MG Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Mini Opel Nissan Peugeot Pagani Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Motor industry news |
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