| Cunningham C7 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Production | 2001 |
| Designer | Stewart Reed |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Grand tourer |
The Cunningham C7 was a concept car first shown at the 2001 Detroit Motor Show. The C7 was a grand tourer designed as a modern interpretation of the Cunningham C-4R from the 1950s.
In 1999, a partnership was formed between former Chrysler chairman Bob Lutz and Briggs Cunningham III (son of Briggs Cunningham II), with the intention of reviving the B.S. Cunningham Company. [1]
Designed by Stewart Reed, the C7 was revealed at the 2001 Detroit Motor Show, with styling reminiscent of the 1952 Cunningham C4-R race car. [2] The C7 was planned to use a 6.8 litre, 600 horsepower, V12 engine from General Motors, also featuring carbon fibre or aluminium bodywork and all wheel drive. [3] Production plans included manufacturing 500-600 cars per year, priced at $250,000, with production handled by Roush Industries. [2]
Internal conflict within the company, including a lawsuit filed by Cunningham against Lutz and General Motors bought the project to a halt and the C7 was not produced. [4] The fibreglass concept model is currently owned by Jack Roush as part of his private collection. [2]