Gumpert Tornante Sport Car from former Audi Boss
Posted by Auto Car at 17 April, at 07 : 40 AM Print
For automotive enthusiasts Gumpert name did seem familiar. And this sports car manufacturer recently issued a devastating powered sports car named Gumpert Tornante.
This car has just shown at the Geneva Motor Show is a idea of former Audi boss in the racing world “Roland Gumpert”, designed by Touring of Italy Leggera.
As reported by the inside line, a plan that carries the car gull wing style doors will soon be in production by 2012 with a myriad of advantages as well as the Gumpert Apollo issued in the year 2005.
Beneath the bonnet saved an Audi V8 engine with a capacity of 4.2 liter. The machine is equipped with twin turbo is capable of carrying Tornante be a tough car with power up to 691 horsepower and torque of 664 lb-ft reach.
This great power then channeled to the rear wheels of Tornante through a transmission TT40e 6 speed dual clutch sequential gearbox with paddle shift controls.
While Tornante body composed of composite body panels are supported by lightweight steel frame with chrome-molybdenum monokok carbon fiber.
The body was then seconded by a double-wishbone suspension and 19 inch Michelin Pilot tires Super Sport.
Not yet clear how the price of this car will be priced by Gumpert. But as a shadow, the car will be sold in Europe, the Middle East and North America is likely to be sold at above U.S. $ 420,000 off the road.
