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AUTOS: Lyonheart Readies Production
The Coventry, England, startup automaker plans 250 coupes and convertibles with retro styling inspired by the original Jaguar XK-E.
The Lyonheart K sports car is designed as a modern supercar rendition of the 1960s Jaguar XK-E. (Photo: Lyonheart Cars LTD)
The deliciously retro Lyonheart K sports car, revealed in February of last year, has turned out not to be vaporware.
The people at Lyonheart, a startup based in Coventry, England, have continued to develop their new sports car, whose lines were penned by designers at Vizualtech and Classic Factory, and have clearly been inspired by the original Jaguar E-Type.
The name Lyonheart is also a nod toward the leader and spiritual force of Jaguar for more than 50 years, the late Sir Williams Lyons.
While only 50 examples of the Lionheart K were originally planned, at a price of almost half a million euros each, strong demand prompted Lyonheart to revise this figure to 250 units, which meant prices could also be revised downwards thanks to greater economies of scale.
At the same time, strong demand has also seen Lyonheart announce a new convertible version of the sports car.
Pricing is now set at 360,000 euros (approximately $464,000) for the coupe, and 375,000 euros ($483,500) for the convertible.
That’s quite a deal considering the car’s bespoke nature, aluminum and carbon-fiber construction, and supercar performance. It also doesn’t hurt that the Lyonheart K is one of the most gorgeous cars in production.
Unfortunately, the Lyonheart K isn’t available for sale in the U.S. just yet. Also, anyone putting in an order will have to wait approximately 18 months before taking delivery.
The car is built around a lightweight aluminum chassis with double-wishbone front suspension, a multilink setup in the rear, and electronic dampers at all four corners. The curb weight comes in at less than 3,500 pounds, though this can vary depending on specification.
Power comes from a supercharged 5-liter V8 built by Cosworth and tuned to deliver 567 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Matched to this engine is a six-speed automatic from ZF, and drive is sent to the rear wheels only. A limited-slip differential is also fitted.
Lyonheart promises 0-62 mph acceleration under four seconds and a top speed electronically limited to 186 mph.
Standard goodies include 20-inch wheels, aluminum panels (carbon fiber is optional), bi-xenon headlamps, parking sensors, leather and wool trim, wood veneers on the dash, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system, and a seven-inch touch-screen interface with satellite navigation. Of course, Lyonheart also has its own personalization program that can pretty much add anything your heart might desire.
Convertible models get an electrically operated roof, which can be raised or lowered in just 12 seconds and operated at speeds of up to 31 mph.
For more information, see Lyonheart.com.
This story originally appeared at Motor Authority.
The people at Lyonheart, a startup based in Coventry, England, have continued to develop their new sports car, whose lines were penned by designers at Vizualtech and Classic Factory, and have clearly been inspired by the original Jaguar E-Type.
The name Lyonheart is also a nod toward the leader and spiritual force of Jaguar for more than 50 years, the late Sir Williams Lyons.
While only 50 examples of the Lionheart K were originally planned, at a price of almost half a million euros each, strong demand prompted Lyonheart to revise this figure to 250 units, which meant prices could also be revised downwards thanks to greater economies of scale.
At the same time, strong demand has also seen Lyonheart announce a new convertible version of the sports car.
Pricing is now set at 360,000 euros (approximately $464,000) for the coupe, and 375,000 euros ($483,500) for the convertible.
That’s quite a deal considering the car’s bespoke nature, aluminum and carbon-fiber construction, and supercar performance. It also doesn’t hurt that the Lyonheart K is one of the most gorgeous cars in production.
Unfortunately, the Lyonheart K isn’t available for sale in the U.S. just yet. Also, anyone putting in an order will have to wait approximately 18 months before taking delivery.
The car is built around a lightweight aluminum chassis with double-wishbone front suspension, a multilink setup in the rear, and electronic dampers at all four corners. The curb weight comes in at less than 3,500 pounds, though this can vary depending on specification.
Power comes from a supercharged 5-liter V8 built by Cosworth and tuned to deliver 567 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Matched to this engine is a six-speed automatic from ZF, and drive is sent to the rear wheels only. A limited-slip differential is also fitted.
Lyonheart promises 0-62 mph acceleration under four seconds and a top speed electronically limited to 186 mph.
Standard goodies include 20-inch wheels, aluminum panels (carbon fiber is optional), bi-xenon headlamps, parking sensors, leather and wool trim, wood veneers on the dash, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system, and a seven-inch touch-screen interface with satellite navigation. Of course, Lyonheart also has its own personalization program that can pretty much add anything your heart might desire.
Convertible models get an electrically operated roof, which can be raised or lowered in just 12 seconds and operated at speeds of up to 31 mph.
For more information, see Lyonheart.com.
This story originally appeared at Motor Authority.
The Lyonheart K
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