GTA Spano
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GTA Spano is the name of a supercar built by the Valencian company GTA Motor, a sister company to GTA Motor Competición
. It began as a secret project in 2005, first released to the public in 2008, when the model was presented under the name of GTA Concept, and it seems that the first units will begin to be manufactured and delivered to the end of 2010.
Since 2008 a large group of engineers worked on the project under the direction of Dominic Ochoa, who has over 15 years of experience in racing cars, a key point for the technical development of the vehicle, which has several worldwide patents (five fully processed according to the last presentation of the company) and will make use of many other never before implemented in a Spanish vehicle.
In February 2008 was made public and official presentation of the project through a model, in the city of Valencia, specifically in the City of Arts and Sciences. In August of that year, the first prototype began testing at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. In April 2010, from 19 to 25, were officially presented at the Top Marques Monaco lounge. It seems that the first units will begin to be manufactured and delivered to the end of 2010. It is planned to build only 99 units, in order to maintain its exclusivity. Their production is carried out exclusively in Riba-roja de Túria
, the town where GTA Motor has established its main facilities.
and Kevlar
, making it a benchmark in the industry. Its V10 engine rear longitudinal position gives an output of 780 hp and torque of 920 Nm.
The Spano is characterized by the exclusivity of its lines and its high performance, even without complete official data are known to reach a top speed of 350 km / h takes less than three seconds to go from 0–100 km / h.
Good power-to-weight ratio is used properly by a drive system that makes contact with the ground through a wheel composed of a set of Pirelli
tires and rims 255/35 19 inch front axle, and slightly larger, namely 335/30 tires and rims 20 inches at the rear axle. Braking is carried out by six-piston calipers from AP Racing origin, "biting" carbon-ceramic discs 380 mm in diameter using a pneumatic system with assistance and support of ABS
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GTA Motor Competición
GTA Motor Competición is a Spanish racing team based in Torrent, Valencia, Spain.-History:They have competed in many series including Superleague Formula and European F3 Open Championship. Many top drivers have driven for the team including current Formula One driver Jaime Alguersuari.For the 2008...
. It began as a secret project in 2005, first released to the public in 2008, when the model was presented under the name of GTA Concept, and it seems that the first units will begin to be manufactured and delivered to the end of 2010.
Since 2008 a large group of engineers worked on the project under the direction of Dominic Ochoa, who has over 15 years of experience in racing cars, a key point for the technical development of the vehicle, which has several worldwide patents (five fully processed according to the last presentation of the company) and will make use of many other never before implemented in a Spanish vehicle.
In February 2008 was made public and official presentation of the project through a model, in the city of Valencia, specifically in the City of Arts and Sciences. In August of that year, the first prototype began testing at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. In April 2010, from 19 to 25, were officially presented at the Top Marques Monaco lounge. It seems that the first units will begin to be manufactured and delivered to the end of 2010. It is planned to build only 99 units, in order to maintain its exclusivity. Their production is carried out exclusively in Riba-roja de Túria
Riba-roja de Túria
Riba-roja de Túria is a municipality in the comarca of Camp de Túria in the Valencian Community, Spain....
, the town where GTA Motor has established its main facilities.
Technical Section
The chassis was made by combining carbon fibre, titaniumTitanium
Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It has a low density and is a strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant transition metal with a silver color....
and Kevlar
Kevlar
Kevlar is the registered trademark for a para-aramid synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora. Developed at DuPont in 1965, this high strength material was first commercially used in the early 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tires...
, making it a benchmark in the industry. Its V10 engine rear longitudinal position gives an output of 780 hp and torque of 920 Nm.
The Spano is characterized by the exclusivity of its lines and its high performance, even without complete official data are known to reach a top speed of 350 km / h takes less than three seconds to go from 0–100 km / h.
Good power-to-weight ratio is used properly by a drive system that makes contact with the ground through a wheel composed of a set of Pirelli
Pirelli
Pirelli & C. SpA is a diverse multinational company based in Milan, Italy. The company, the world’s fifth largest tyre manufacturer, is present in over 160 countries, has 20 manufacturing sites around the world and a network of around 10,000 distributors and retailers.Founded in Milan in 1872,...
tires and rims 255/35 19 inch front axle, and slightly larger, namely 335/30 tires and rims 20 inches at the rear axle. Braking is carried out by six-piston calipers from AP Racing origin, "biting" carbon-ceramic discs 380 mm in diameter using a pneumatic system with assistance and support of ABS
ABS
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Design
The exterior design was carried out by Valencian designer Sento Pallardó. Its panoramic glass roof, which has a patented system of opacity and lighting gives a sense of spaciousness inside.Specifications
- Engine: V10 8300cc
- Power: 780 hp (840 hp using bio-ethanol)
- Suspension: multi-adjustable
- Tires: Pirelli PZero specific
- Weight: 1350 kg
- Fuel capacity: 110 liters
- Maximum speed: 350 km / h
- Acceleration 0–100 km / h: 2.9 sec
- Acceleration from 0 to 1000 m:
- PVPPricing strategiesPricing strategies for products or services include the following:-Competition-based pricing:Setting the price based upon prices of the similar competitor products.Competitive pricing is based on three types of competitive product:...
692,975.00 € before taxes
See also
Other Spanish supercars:- A.D. TramontanaTramontana (sports car)The Tramontana is a Spanish single or twin seat sports car with styling inspired by open wheel racing cars. It is built by Advanced Design Tramontana in Palau de Santa Eulalia, Girona, Catalonia , and costs €500,000 or more...
. - Sunred SR08.
- IFR AspidIFR AspidIFR Aspid is a supercar. Its base price is $107,000. Two model exist; the Sport and Supersport. It is notable in the fact that it can achieve high acceleration and top speed in spite of having a relatively small engine.- Performance :...
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External links
- official website 3A11&hl=en#1046 Data GTA Motorpasión]].
- 2009 GTA Spano at www.conceptcarz.com
- Video presentation