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Image credits: Ascari
In 1995 Ascari introduced the Ecosse at various Motor Shows. The vehicle was still a work in progress but it did indicate the progress of the Lee Noble designed supercar. Noble distinguished career included masterpieces such as the McClaren F1 and the Lotus Elise. The concept was dubbed the FGT. The name Ecosse means Scotland; the owner had made his money creating tools for the gas and oil industry. It featured a Chevrolet six litre fuel injected eight-cylinder engine placed midship behind the driver. The production version was given a BMW eight-cylinder powerplant and further tuned by Hartage. The 4.4 liter example produced around 300 horsepower while the larger 4.7 liter unit produced around 400 horsepower.
The spaceframe chassis and wishbone suspension carried the lightweight fibre glass body. With an overall weight of just 1250 kg, the Ecosse 4.7 was able to race from zero-to-sixty in around four seconds while top speed was achieved at 200 mph. Development from concept to production took about four years to complete. Each Ecosse requires 450 hours of labor. This means that the small Ascari company was able to produce around 25 through 30 examples each year.
About Ascari
source: Ascari
The History of Ascari is rooted in motor racing heritage; Inspired and named after Alberto Ascari (1918 - 1955) who was the first double world Formula 1 champion.
Born in Milan, Italy, Alberto had racing in his blood, as his father Antonio Ascari was a talented Grand Prix racing driver in the 1920's racing in Alfa Romeos.
Ascari Cars was established in Dorset, England in 1995. A dedicated team of race professionals set out to develop their first limited-edition super car, the Ascari Ecosse, which was launched in 1998.
Envisioning a new kind of brand concept, RaceResortAscari was created to give a feeling of freedom in which the 'race and relax' duality of life is integrated into a personal, exclusive and exciting experience.
In 2000 Ascari built a new facility in Banbury, to develop their second car, the Ascari KZ1, and to house Team Ascari's racing assets. For the first time the road-and-race side of the Ascari group came together in one place under one roof.
The Banbury factory highlights the Ascari philosophy, with modern state of the art production facilities housing all that is required to create a definitive world-class supercar.
To complete the Ascari experience, in 2000 Ascari began to develop the first Race Resort in the world.
Situated in a beautiful secluded valley in the south of Spain, visitors can experience a totally new concept, where both high-speed adrenalin and luxurious relaxation are on offer at a modern race circuit.
Future projects include a luxury hotel for privileged guests.
The spaceframe chassis and wishbone suspension carried the lightweight fibre glass body. With an overall weight of just 1250 kg, the Ecosse 4.7 was able to race from zero-to-sixty in around four seconds while top speed was achieved at 200 mph. Development from concept to production took about four years to complete. Each Ecosse requires 450 hours of labor. This means that the small Ascari company was able to produce around 25 through 30 examples each year.
About Ascari
source: Ascari
The History of Ascari is rooted in motor racing heritage; Inspired and named after Alberto Ascari (1918 - 1955) who was the first double world Formula 1 champion.
Born in Milan, Italy, Alberto had racing in his blood, as his father Antonio Ascari was a talented Grand Prix racing driver in the 1920's racing in Alfa Romeos.
Ascari Cars was established in Dorset, England in 1995. A dedicated team of race professionals set out to develop their first limited-edition super car, the Ascari Ecosse, which was launched in 1998.
Envisioning a new kind of brand concept, RaceResortAscari was created to give a feeling of freedom in which the 'race and relax' duality of life is integrated into a personal, exclusive and exciting experience.
In 2000 Ascari built a new facility in Banbury, to develop their second car, the Ascari KZ1, and to house Team Ascari's racing assets. For the first time the road-and-race side of the Ascari group came together in one place under one roof.
The Banbury factory highlights the Ascari philosophy, with modern state of the art production facilities housing all that is required to create a definitive world-class supercar.
To complete the Ascari experience, in 2000 Ascari began to develop the first Race Resort in the world.
Situated in a beautiful secluded valley in the south of Spain, visitors can experience a totally new concept, where both high-speed adrenalin and luxurious relaxation are on offer at a modern race circuit.
Future projects include a luxury hotel for privileged guests.
1999 Ascari Ecosse |
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| Year | 1999 |
| Make | Ascari |
| Model | Ecosse |
| Engine Location | Mid |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Weight | 2750 lbs | 1247.4 kg |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1 seconds. |
| Top Speed | 200 mph | 321.8 km/h Similar top speeds |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 4.70 L | 286.8 cu in. | 4700.7 cc. |
| Valves | 32 valves. 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Horsepower | 400.00 BHP (294.4 KW) @ 6100.00 RPM |
| Torque | 500.00 NM (368.7 Ft-Lbs) |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 6.9 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 85.1 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
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| Transmission Information | |
| Gears | 5 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Final Drive | 4.22:1 |
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