Sunday, July 20, 2008

Foose Coupes Begin Arriving to Clients

The guy smiling in the picture above is the second private owner to take delivery of the limited edition Foose Coupe. This particular Coupe is the forth built after the two prototypes made their way to the SEMA Show in 2006 and one more that was sold to a private owner. Designed by Chip Foose, the Coupe features a carbon fiber monocoque body, independent front and rear suspension, 14-inch, 6-piston Baer brakes, and 20-inch Pirelli PZero tires. -Continued

Buyers can choose between a 392ci (6.4L) Hemi V8 producing approximately 500 Hp and 480 lb-ft torque and a Ford 5.4-liter V8 , with power being sent to the wheels through a 5-speed manual transaxle. Production will be limited to just 50 units with each vehicle signed by Chip and documented in the Foose Registry.

Foose Coupe Features:

Design: Stylized and Conceived by Chip Foose
Builder: Metalcrafters, Inc.
Vehicle Type: Limited Edition, Mid-Engine, Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Passenger, 2 Door Coupe
Engine: 6.4 L (392 cu.in.) Mopar Hemi V-8, Iron Block, Aluminum Heads or 5.4 L DOHC, 32-Valve, 90-Degree V-8, Ford GT Aluminum Heads
Fuel Delivery System: Individual Hilborn Throttle Bodies with Velocity Stack Air Intakes (8), AEM Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission: ZF 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
Body and Chassis: Carbon Fiber Monocoque Cabin on Modular Steel Space Frame
Suspension: Front: Independent, Unequal Length Control Arms, Inboard-mounted Koni Coilover Shock Absorbers Actuated by Rocker Arms. Rear: Independent, Unequal Length Control Arms, Koni Coilover Shock Absorbers
Brakes: 6-piston Baer Monoblock Calipers, 14" Cross-drilled and Vented Rotors, Tilton Series 75 Master Cylinder
Steering: Woodward Rack and Pinion
Tires/Wheels: Front: 225/40 ZR 18 Pirelli PZero on 20 x8 Foose Polished, Rear: 315/35 ZR 20 Pirelli PZero on 20 x12 Foose Polished
General Data: Weight: 2775 lbs, Overall Length: 163.89", Overall Width: 91.50", Overall Height: 45.39", Wheelbase: 120", Track: 60.94" (Front), 65.51" (Rear)