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Elfin MS8 Streamliner

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There are two specifications for the Streamliner. One is the Roadster version which is a road registerable and the other is a Racer version which is single seat track only version. Sales started in July 2006 with the Streamliner selling for $ 119,990 (since revised to $ 99,990) and the Clubman for $
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A '50th Anniversary' Streamliner model is being released in a limited run of five cars. The cars are distinguished by a special paint colour of 'Garrie Cooper Gold', a cabin hardtop and bonnet scoop and burgundy trim. The hard top and bonnet scoop were designed by Mike Simcoe, the designer of the
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On July 5, 2006, Elfin announced that the MS8 Streamliner will be going into production. Problems had surfaced with emissions and noise regulations which caused problems with the development cycle, but the car will have the same
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cars. One of the cars will be a supercharged version with a 350 kW (469 hp), 660 N⋅m (487 lb⋅ft) V8 engine. The supercharger will be provided and fitted by
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Sales to the UK are predicted for mid-2007. There are currently two Elfin MS8s in the UK for export evaluation and an office has been set up in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.
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introduced a one-off promotional version of the MS8 Streamliner for the No Fear lifestyle brand whose products are sold exclusively at
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Elfin alloy billet machined 6 pot calipers Rear: 18 x 315 mm (12.4 in) discs with handbrake
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Elfin alloy uprights (front and rear), fully adjustable for camber, caster & toe
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98,990 (since revised to $ 84,990). Production will be limited to just 100 units.
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Front suspension with top and bottom chrome moly, unequal, aerofoil wishbones
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Adam Dean Smith, has so far been displayed at the 2008
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with top and bottom wishbones plus toe link adjustment
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Jig assembled, hand crafted multitubular space frame
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Archived from 319:standing 400 m (0.25 mi) - 13.7 s 437:Rack and pinion with adjustable steering column 321:0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.3 seconds 677:Elfin MS8 Streamliner - Review on TopSpeed.com 407:, adjustable for bump, rebound and ride height 936: 702: 8: 421:Front: 32 x 343 mm (13.5 in) discs 682:Video of Elfin Clubman and Streamliner MS8s 342:From 329 hp (245 kW; 334 PS) 1153: 1036: 943: 929: 921: 709: 695: 687: 427:Elfin alloy billet machined 4 pot calipers 29: 20: 501:Kerb Weight 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) 570: 568: 489:Front Track 1,460 mm (57.5 in) 511: 495:Rear Track 1,430 mm (56.3 in) 186:1975 Australian Sports Car Championship 603:"Elfin Sports Cars Media Announcement" 498:Wheelbase 2,290 mm (90.2 in) 440:Fully adjustable alloy pedal box with 317:Top speed 275 km/h (171 mph) 325:Technical specifications and features 7: 625:"Elfin Streamliner 50th Anniversary" 486:Length 3,500 mm (137.8 in) 519:McGrath, Gavin (15 December 2006). 246:-derived parts as the concept did. 523:. Carsguide.com.au. Archived from 492:Width 1,710 mm (67.3 in) 303:Melbourne International Motor Show 276: 197:Melbourne International Motor Show 188:, and Stuart Kostera won the 1976 169:is a sports car, successor to the 14: 577:"Elfin supercharges Holden heart" 417:Slotted & ventilated 4 wheel 195:The MS8 was revealed at the 2004 285:'No Fear' Streamliner rear view. 579:. drive.com.au. Archived from 575:Butler, Glann (1 March 2007). 234:Sports Cars and styled by the 1: 230:models have been designed by 159:1,100 kg (2,425 lb) 264:50th Anniversary Streamliner 627:. 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Elfin Cars
Designer
Class
Sports car
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Body style
Elfin MS8 Clubman
Engine
V8
Curb weight
Elfin MS7
Repco-Holden
V8
Garrie Cooper
1975 Australian Sports Car Championship
Australian Tourist Trophy
Melbourne International Motor Show


Elfin
Holden
Holden
Walkinshaw Performance

Elfin
K-Mart
HSV's
Melbourne International Motor Show
Australian Grand Prix

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