One can quickly tell that things are still in the development stages, as important parts such as the radiator are still cable-tied to support structures, and the team is still experimenting with spacers in the chassis, but the important parts are all there: “the engine, wheels, and steering wheel.”
Fortunately, the car won’t get much heavier when it has its clothes on. “We want to make this car as light as possible and then worry about power,” says Button. This mantra is in line with what Lotus founder Colin Chapman said: “simplify, then add lightness.” The Radford Type 62-2 isn’t lacking power either – not by a long shot; these lightweight tracers are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing up to 600 horsepower, allowing the 62-2 to sprint to 60 mph in only 2.9 seconds, and top out at a limited 181 mph. The conclusion of this video is simple; it’s light, responsive, and ridiculously fast. We want to drive one.
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