09-08-2021, 08:39 AM | #1 |
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Smit Vehicle Eng. Oletha coupe (Z8 bodied Z4?)
"Every handmade BMW Z8 came with an alloy double-bubble hardtop, but a true coupe was never offered. Smit Vehicle Engineering quietly made that oversight a reality at the 2021 Quail Lodge event with the Oletha, a Z8 fixed-roof coupe whose beauty is more than just skin deep. The exterior is a subtly refined version of BMW's original lines, created entirely out of carbon-fiber composite. Along with bespoke forged aluminum control arms and monoblock wheels, this reduced curb weight by nearly 400 pounds, giving the refreshed BMW S65 4.4-liter V8 from the 2010-2013 M3. A custom stainless steel and Inconel exhaust system and carbon fiber intake help the powerplant produce over 450 horsepower, backed by a six-speed manual transmission. Smit performs the modifications on customer's vehicles and will work with them to build their perfect Oletha." - SMIT
Source:https://uncrate.com/smit-vehicle-eng...-oletha-coupe/ https://www.smitve.com/ S65B44 Engine – naturally aspirated, 4.4 liter V8, 450+ horsepower, 8,500 rpm redline Individual throttle bodies, electromechanically actuated Custom carbon fiber composite intake manifold Custom stainless steel and Inconel exhaust components 6-speed H-pattern manual transmission Mechanical limited slip differential – 3-clutch, 3.62 final drive ratio Hydraulic rack and pinion steering rack – 12.8:1 ratio KW 2-way adjustable suspension – stainless steel damper construction Lightweight forged aluminum control arms AP Racing brakes – lightweight forged Radi-CAL calipers, fully floating rotors Forged and machined monoblock wheels Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires standard Carbon fiber composite body – toughened epoxy prepreg, autoclave cured ~3,090 lbs curb weight Compact vehicle footprint – 4,350 mm x 1,850 mm 30,000 Newton-meter/degree torsional rigidity Low profile electrically actuated rear spoiler Driver-focused cockpit dressed in the highest quality materials 8-way adjustable touring or carbon fiber composite sport seats Audiophile-grade sound system Extensive use of 3D printed metallics, composites, plastics Edit: Opinion of Poster Although this looks like a Z8, by looks of the engine bay, mirrors, A-pillar and other details. This looks to be based on a Z4. Last edited by 3GFX; 09-08-2021 at 09:23 AM.. |
09-08-2021, 10:13 AM | #3 |
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That’s pretty.
Lots of F-type in the back end.
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