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Prodrive P2

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General Country Of Origin British Year Of Introduction 2006 Base Price When New N.A Body Type 2 Door Coupe Curb Weight 2055 lbs Powertrain Layout Front Engine / RWD Transmission N.A Engine Configuration Supercharged Inline-4 Displacement 1796 cc Power 218 bhp @ 7800 rpm Torque 159 lb ft @ 5500 rpm BHP / Liter N.A BHP / Weight N.A Redline 8000 rpm Performance Top Speed 148 mph 0 - 62 mph 4.1 sec 0 - 100 mph N.A 0 - ¢®E¡Ëc¡Ë¢ç¢®¢¯u mile N.A Skidpad N.A Braking, 62-0 mph: N.A Slalom Speed: N.A     Wallpaper Gallery: 1600x1200       Manufacturer Press Release Prodrive has unveiled P2, its unique two-seater sports car, which has gone from concept to reality in just nine months. P2 is a fully working car featuring Prodrive¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s latest technology and which has been entirely designed, engineered and built by the motorsport and automotive specialist at its operations at Banbury and Warwick in the UK. P2 was the idea of Prodrive chairman and chief executive, David Richards, who wanted to create something that used the skills of every part of the business and demonstrated the company¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s capabilities. He said: "What we created is P2, a unique two-seater sports car, which has gone from concept to reality in just nine months and which is the perfect manifestation of what happens when our inspirational ideas combine with our innovative approach." Prodrive¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s philosophy behind the design of the car was practical performance. Weighing just 2424 lbs (1100 kg) and with a power to weight ratio of more than 350 bhp/tone, P2 is expected to reach 60 mph from standstill in under four seconds and carry on to 175 mph (280 km/h). Yet, despite the focus on weight reduction, P2 has all the comforts of any modern car, with a six speaker stereo system, power assisted steering and electric windows. P2 uses a modified Subaru Impreza STi engine and all wheel drivetrain, which incorporate two of Prodrive¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s innovative technologies to enhance performance ? ALS (Anti-Lag System) and ATD (Active Torque Dynamics). The two-liter flat-four engine is fitted with Prodrive¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s ALS . This has been derived from the same system currently used on the Prodrive-designed Subaru World Rally Car, but modified for use on the road. ALS can keep the turbo on boost at low engine speeds, giving the car immediate throttle response and improved performance by using more of the engine¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s 424 lb-ft (575 Nm) of torque throughout the rev range. To use this power more effectively, Prodrive¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s ATD system is fitted to P2¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s drivetrain. It uses an active centre and active rear differential to control the torque split between the front and rear of the car and across the rear axle to optimize the car¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s handling characteristics. For example, should the car begin to understeer while on power, then more torque will be pushed to the rear wheels, while if it began to oversteer then drive is sent to the front of the car, balancing it in all situations.