modernized brakes and suspension - a true structural tube frame chassis
On December 5, 2002 we proudly introduced
our
mid-engine water-cooled Porsche Speedster replica
which
has been followed by a
9 year development
program
Our staff has a 31 year history of building Porsche Speedster replicas using the
traditional air-cooled VW Beetle platform format; however, this is the 21st
century and cars and driving requirements have changed dramatically ........
so
we made some remarkable structural, mechanical, electrical, safety,
appearance, and performance changes.
To begin.....
DISCLAIMER
We
do not use 45+ year old VW
Beetle 50 hp air-cooled engine, transmission, suspension, steering, brake, fuel
tank, column, or wiring parts or technology...none
We do not
use illegal Subaru engines such as JDM (Japanese Domestic Market)
which are strictly banned by US EPA and CARB for any on road use.
We do not
use Subaru drivelines used in off road only use sand rails and dune
buggies which if used for Highway use do not comply with the US EPA
Clean Air Act nor CARB (California Air Resources Board) and are
considered illegal.
What do we
use ?
.........occupant
safety features, EPA approved systems, common sense, modern parts and technology.
The
original appearance of our beautiful Porsche 356 replicas is respectfully unchanged.
We
faithfully retained the correct wheelbase, track, decoration, and shape
for all of our traditional style Porsche 356 replicas.
Other
Porsche 356
replicas cannot make this claim because of their adherence to the VW platform and
components.
Our spectacular changes are
beneath the skin and are our way of
bringing into the 21st century the structural, mechanical, electrical, and safety
systems of a very deserving classic car.
So
what does all this mean to you ? Simply put .....
an
engineered car versus one just put together by a body shop
greater
performance, braking, and handling
better
protection from the elements
easier
access to parts, service, repair facilities
significantly
better fuel mileage in spite of the high performance
significant
improvement in occupant safety
improved
comfort and ergonomics
This is a tradition
our principals have enjoyed for the past 31 years on many other type cars, and we have considerable experience in
this type work.
