RobC Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 Not even on my budget Don't think I could quite stretch even my budget that far... Quote
RobC Posted January 6, 2005 Author Posted January 6, 2005 just had an email through from westy land? did you not get one? Here it is for those that didn't... Introducing the New Sport 2000 S - Westfield Sportscars is proud to announce the launch of the Westfield Sport 2000 S; A major overhaul of the now famous Westfield SEI, the wide-bodied independent rear suspension self build car of which over 7000 have been manufactured in the past 15 years. The Engine and Gearbox Powered by a four cylinder, sequential fuel injected, all aluminium Dunnell modified Ford i4 Duratec producing a massive 250BHP or 495BHP per ton which will rival any car in its class. The engine is now bolted directly to the chassis using a crossbeam on the front face of the sump in a clubman style instead of the traditional pedestal rubber mountings; it is also fitted with extra bracing at the top front and a crossbeam at the lower rear end of the engine. Fitted as standard is a Dry Sump System which helps protect the engine from oil starvation. This gives better ground clearance allowing the Westfield enthusiast to run a much lower ride height, lowering the cars centre of gravity. The gearbox is a full competition specification aluminium six speed sequential that has straight cut dog gears all of which are interchangeable giving the driver of the car a choice of ratios and a quicker smooth gear change. Exhaust With the introduction of lower decibel limits on track days and the current registration legislation (single vehicle approval) Westfield have designed a brand new exhaust system, which still delivers the popular race car sound and feel. The exhaust is a large bore with equal length headers, 4 in to 1 with a 6inch large bore re-packable sport silencer. Brakes The stopping power behind the Westfield Sport 2000 S is the highly developed AP 4 pot front callipers fitted with a fully adjustable bias race master cylinders. Instruments The car is fitted with a Stack ST500 system, which integrates Tachometer, sequential shift lights, lap timing and speedometer The Chassis This is the first major overhaul of the Westfield wide-bodied chassis since it was introduced to the self-build market over 15 years ago. The chassis has been constructed using 18 standard wire gauge (SWG) weight steel making it over 15% lighter than the normal Westfield Chassis. It has many new features due by the introduction of the new engine mounts which not only secures the engine in the car but also stiffens the chassis giving the car far higher torsional rigidity, resistant to twisting forces helping it deliver the road and track performance now expected from a Westfield. Suspension The famous highly developed double wishbone independent rear suspension of the Westfield SEI fitted in over 7000 cars worldwide remains the same. The front suspension now offers oval wide tracked front wishbones coupled with a new wide tracked cantilever front anti roll bar giving the car even more stability in fast track cornering Interior Westfield have repositioned the newly designed Motorsport seats by lowering them by 2 inches / 50 mm in the chassis. Just like the engine, by lowering the driver and passenger in the car it lowers the centre of gravity. Also by lowering the seat Westfields taller enthusiasts will no longer have to look over the top of the windscreen. Roll bar This has been specifically designed by the expert roll bar company Caged, who have used PTG700 tubing to create a strong and durable roll bar Wheels and Tyres The Sport 2000 S is fitted with Team Dynamics Ultra Light, heat-treated competition wheels, which were designed and developed, by one of the World top Touring Car Teams from the Pro Race range. The size of the tyres fitted to these is 205/50x15. UK Prices Self built complete kit #29,950.00 including UK VAT Complete factory built #32,950.00 including UK VAT Export prices Self built complete kit ready to ship #25,989.36 excluding UK VAT Complete factory built ready to ship #28,542.55 excluding UK VAT Quote
adhawkins Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 The gearbox is a full competition specification aluminium six speed sequential that has straight cut dog gears all of which are interchangeable giving the driver of the car a choice of ratios and a quicker smooth gear change. Here we go... Andy Quote
Mark B Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 Yip got my e-mail from them too........ Sounds good & it will be at the autosport show next week, the only bad bit is the price! Competes with the new cateringvan though I suppose... Quote
markboyce Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 Sounds good & it will be at the autosport show next week, I shall look forward to next friday Quote
Ian Podmore Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 Didn't mhc write that spec? They just missed the CF bellhousing off..... I doubt anyone will get one out for this years SS though edit to add - The prices go a long way to showing the true value of the higher spec competition cars out there that have all the right bits fitted. The current £10-12k used prices for ~230bhp cars are crazy really IMO. Quote
Westfieldman Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 Form the power to weight ratio it weighs in at 505kg's With a dry sump 15" wheels Theres hope for me to get under 500kg's then Quote
Rob Navin Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 The prices go a long way to showing the true value of the higher spec competition cars out there that have all the right bits fitted. The current £10-12k used prices for ~230bhp cars are crazy really IMO. 100% agree with you Ian. Its sad to see so many well developed sprint cars been broken at the mommnt to sell on as road cars or bits as you cant get the propper money for them. You have to respect Caterham cars for the work they do in protecting the resalve vale of their cars. I fear its too late for Westfield now that the 10k limit seems to have appeared in the market place Quote
mhc Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 Mr Smith, i hope you are well, and thank you for listening.You have just made my day, best regards ,Mick Cooper. Quote
Barry Ashcroft Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 Saw the car a couple of weeks ago at the factory I have to say I was very impressed it looks the dogs it is the only thing that would get me away from a V8. The new wide track front end is a work of art I think you will all be impressed. Coming to the NEC now Blatters?? Worth a look!! Barry Quote
neilwillis Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 Can anyone lend me £30,000? I'll pay you back, honest! Quote
Nick M Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 You have to respect Caterham cars for the work they do in protecting the resalve vale of their cars. I fear its too late for Westfield now that the 10k limit seems to have appeared in the market place True, but all it takes is for people to add, say, 3K to the price of their car when they come to sell it and sooner or later the perception that you never have to spend more than 10K to get a Westfield will be broken. Yeah, yeah - I can dream can't i ??!! Quote
Rob Navin Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 Are we allowed to ask about classes then or shall I just be quiet Quote
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