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Fuego Motorworks Tournesol V10S

Manufacturer: Fuego Motorworks

Nationality: American

First assembled: October 2213

Birthplace: Ojai, California

Price: $125,000

Weight: 2,255 lbs

Engine: Naturally Aspirated 5.2L Multi-Fuel V10

HP: 780 hp

0-60: 3.8 sec

Top Speed: 240 mph

 

"A high-proof Tournesol"

 

The best compliment for a feather weight sports car is a powerful engine. The Tournesol V10S merges a lightweight carbon chassis with big V10 power; the result being a roadster that is equal parts lightweight cruiser and big-power muscle. A matured version of the Tourenesol, the V10S can easily make itself at home within the higher echelons of sports cars and even transition into the realm of supercars. Although it is not intended for track use the V10S can be thrashed about on a circuit, and in the right hands can even produce surprisingly great results.

 

Like the base Tournesol, the V10S is modeled after the hot rods of old, only it has been modernized. Carbon fiber body panels are used in place of the aluminum used in the base Tournesol. Fuego used as few style lines as possible, keeping the body of the V10S clean, crisp, and simple. Fuego also slashed the windshield to be as low as safety regulations will allow. The V10S also features a larger rear section used to accommodate a larger integrated fuel tank and bigger rear boot.

 

The aluminum forged engine used in the V10 is modestly tuned to produce just under 800 hp for a balance of power and longevity. The six speed sequential transmission used on the base Tournesol has been modified and strengthened to accommodate the increase in power and torque. The exhausts are split into four rectangular apertures positioned just behind the front wheels. The ports are made of CFRC and coated with a heat resistant ceramic layer that can be painted to match the body.

 

The Tournesol V10S has the presence of being able to be comfortably driven to prestigious events and the poise of cruising costal and mountain roads in a spirited manner. Its lightweight chassis and potent engine is a near perfect combination. Planned as a bespoke low volume model, Fuego plans to only build 100 units each year and individualized to each customer's specifications.

 

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Uploaded on March 8, 2016