Turbo

Functional Performance

The new carbon fibre body panels follow our ethos of Functional Performance. Every panel is designed to provide the downforce a car with the performance 850hp endows it with, requires. At the same time the substantial cooling requirements of that exceptional air-cooled engine are also met to maximize engine efficiency. The benefits of making them from carbon fibre result in a saving of over 500 lbs. from the original platform. The air-cooled cars were known for their front-end lift at high speed, something the race cars dealt with efficiently. The front vented hood, as used on the factory race cars, takes high pressure air from the front bumper, and exits it to the low-pressure zone on the hood. This not only eliminates any lift but creates downforce. The widened front fenders not only cover the wider front track, but also vent the turbulent air from the front wheel wells. This is channelled to the aero side skirts leading to the vented rear quarter panels and onto a ram air intake. The rear fender vents are not merely cosmetic but have a very specific role. The vent is used to feed air via the most direct route to each turbo, thus optimizing throttle response and minimizing turbo charger spool times, all but eliminating any lag. At high speed, a ram air effect is created to further maximize the efficiency of the vents.