Archive for category Caparo
Is the Caparo T1 Really a Racing Car For the Road?
Posted by in Caparo on August 14, 2011
It is safe to say that the Caparo T1 road car has not had the easiest development period. Firstly there was the suspension failure whilst giving passenger laps to assembled journalists, then Jason Plato was badly burned on the hands and face whilst testing the car for Fifth Gear. Finally, to top it all, Jeremy Clarkson called the car undriveable at low speeds during its debut on the Top Gear television programme.
It is not surprising that such stinging criticism has hurt Caparo, however in their defence these early tests used pre-production prototype cars, and with hindsight Caparo would have actually waited a little longer before letting journalists loose with their new vehicle.
The Caparo T1 has been called a Formula 1 car for the road, however as Ferrari discovered back in 1995 when it used the same phrase to launch its F50 model, creating such a road car is easier said than done. However anyone who encountered a T1 on the public road with its enormous rear wing, open cockpit and overhead air box could be forgiven for thinking they were actually at the Monaco Grand Prix. Read the rest of this entry »
Caparo T1 Poised to Enthrall Sports Car Fans
Posted by in Caparo on August 9, 2011
The 2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival, United Kingdom’s most popular international motor sport event will be the stage of the much awaited public debut of the Caparo T1 sports car. Now on its 15th consecutive year, the 2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival is packed with action and excitement as the world’s most stunning racing machines and famous drivers gather at the park land grounds of Goodwood House starting in June 22 to 24.
The Caparo T1 is poised to become the center of attraction at the 2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed as the sports car participate in the 1.16-mile hill climb, which is the most popular segment of the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed. Moreover, the Caparo T1′s lightweight body structure and capabilities will be presented in the new motor sport event at Festival of Speed called the Goodwood technology pavilion. Read the rest of this entry »