2006 Virago Coupe
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Price |
under pound;50,000 |
Production |
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Engine |
3 liter Duratec V6 |
Weight |
-- | ||
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Aspiration |
-- |
Torque |
-- | ||
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HP |
-- |
HP/Weight |
-- | ||
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HP/Liter |
-- |
1/4 mile |
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0-60 mph |
under 5.5 seconds |
Top Speed |
over 150 mph |
(from Virago Cars
Press Release) Visitors to Autosport International, will
be amongst the first to glimpse a stunning new sports car which will
be built in the Midlands.
Virago Cars Limited is to show the two seater coupe which has its
roots in a sports race car, at the two day event. The Virago can be
seen alongside other Midlands manufactured cars on Stand 6230 at the
international racing car show which is being held at the NEC in
Birmingham on the 14th and 15th January 2006.
The high tech/race bred sports car will fill a niche in the
automotive market, selling for under pound;50,000 and although competing
with Noble and TVR, it will be more refined, comfortable and
practical for everyday use. As well as an interior that will be
stunning and superior to anything at the price, a 3 litre Duratec V6
engine will provide reliability and easy low cost servicing.
Performance figures suggest a top speed in excess of 150mph and an
acceleration time to 60mph in under 5.5 seconds.
Managing Director, Andy Nowson, a former Land Rover executive and
fleet vehicle product planner said: “Creating and building this car
is a great opportunity and a dream job, but I have spent enough time
in business to be hard headed about it. I am seeking finance to
establish a low cost assembly facility in the Midlands, with
manufacturing starting during the fourth quarter of 2006.”
51 year old Nowson is recruiting sixteen dealers in the UK to sell
and service the car, details of which can be found at
www.virago-cars.co.uk