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2006 Radical SR8
2006 Radical SR8
Chassis no. SR8-00022
Chassis no. SR8-00022
2600cc RPA Macroblock DOHC V8 Radical Engine
Fuel Injection
360bhp
6-Speed Sequential Gearbox
'Nik' Fully Floating Suspension Front and Rear
4-Wheel Floating Disc Brakes with Radical Four-Pot Calipers
*One of approximately 2,000 SR8 sports racers ever produced
*Unique Radical Sportscar engineering in every aspect
*Driven less than 100 miles, never raced
*Maintained and serviced by professional mechanics throughout
*Loaded with multiple options
*Ordered new by race driver and collector, George Barber
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Radical Sportscars was established in 1997 in Peterborough, England, by amateur drivers and engineers Mick Hyde and Phil Abbott, with the single intent to build a super light sportscar using superbike technology. The pair designed their own drivetrain and launched the Clubsport in 1997, as well as their own race championships to showcase it. In 2002, Radical debuted the ultra-popular SR3, a genuine two-seater, road-legal track car. Two years later the SR8 was announced, offering Le Mans Prototype performance to the national racing circuits. Powered by Radical's own 360bhp 2.6 liter RPA Macroblock V8 engine, the SR8 broke several circuit records, including the lauded production car lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in 2009. Touting lap records comparable to LMP engineering for a fraction of the cost, the SR8 won acclaim with established endurance racers worldwide. Only around 2,000 SR8s (including the SR8, SR8 LM, SR8 RX, and SR8 SRX) were constructed over 12 years.
This unique English racer was ordered new in 2005 by George Barber, a race car driver and collector, in Alabama. It was his personal car and remained in the care of expert mechanics, always meticulously maintained and serviced. The car was used to commute to the track, was never raced, and has been driven less than 100 miles. Chassis number SR8-00022 suggests this first generation SR8 was the 22nd built in a two-year production run.
Today, this original white over black SR8 is offered with the original build sheet, which listing many options including, but not limited to: hot climate cooling system, rear diffuser, high downforce rear wing, on-board air-jack system, 280mm front and rear brakes, lightweight 3-piece center lock wheels, and a 6-speed manual paddle shift system, which can be replaced by the original shift system if preferred. The car retains its RHD configuration and is perfect for the gentleman racer with a penchant for a British track rarity. Authentic and under-potentialized, this SR8 is on its mark - ready to go.
Fuel Injection
360bhp
6-Speed Sequential Gearbox
'Nik' Fully Floating Suspension Front and Rear
4-Wheel Floating Disc Brakes with Radical Four-Pot Calipers
*One of approximately 2,000 SR8 sports racers ever produced
*Unique Radical Sportscar engineering in every aspect
*Driven less than 100 miles, never raced
*Maintained and serviced by professional mechanics throughout
*Loaded with multiple options
*Ordered new by race driver and collector, George Barber
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Radical Sportscars was established in 1997 in Peterborough, England, by amateur drivers and engineers Mick Hyde and Phil Abbott, with the single intent to build a super light sportscar using superbike technology. The pair designed their own drivetrain and launched the Clubsport in 1997, as well as their own race championships to showcase it. In 2002, Radical debuted the ultra-popular SR3, a genuine two-seater, road-legal track car. Two years later the SR8 was announced, offering Le Mans Prototype performance to the national racing circuits. Powered by Radical's own 360bhp 2.6 liter RPA Macroblock V8 engine, the SR8 broke several circuit records, including the lauded production car lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in 2009. Touting lap records comparable to LMP engineering for a fraction of the cost, the SR8 won acclaim with established endurance racers worldwide. Only around 2,000 SR8s (including the SR8, SR8 LM, SR8 RX, and SR8 SRX) were constructed over 12 years.
This unique English racer was ordered new in 2005 by George Barber, a race car driver and collector, in Alabama. It was his personal car and remained in the care of expert mechanics, always meticulously maintained and serviced. The car was used to commute to the track, was never raced, and has been driven less than 100 miles. Chassis number SR8-00022 suggests this first generation SR8 was the 22nd built in a two-year production run.
Today, this original white over black SR8 is offered with the original build sheet, which listing many options including, but not limited to: hot climate cooling system, rear diffuser, high downforce rear wing, on-board air-jack system, 280mm front and rear brakes, lightweight 3-piece center lock wheels, and a 6-speed manual paddle shift system, which can be replaced by the original shift system if preferred. The car retains its RHD configuration and is perfect for the gentleman racer with a penchant for a British track rarity. Authentic and under-potentialized, this SR8 is on its mark - ready to go.
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