Racing Designs boss, Mark Taylor, came up with an exoskeleton car featuring a space frame chassis with wishbone suspension at each corner and push-rod operated coil-over dampers. An Audi turbocharged 1800cc 4-cylinder engine is mounted longitudinally behind the cockpit to achieve better weight distribution. The engine is mated with an Audi 5-speed transaxle gearbox, as used in the Audi A4 and Audi A6.
Production
The first prototype was completed in 2003 and was debuted at the Autosport International show in January 2004. This car was fitted with a Cosworth Technology tuned engine that produced 300bhp (224kW). A second car was built, SVA tested and registered for use on the road. This car was later exported to the United States, where Sirius Motosports Inc have licensed the rights to the Deronda. Sirius Motorsports subsequently developed the Deronda Type G, which uses the GM LS2 V8 from the Chevrolet Corvette. However, health problems prevented Andy from progressing with the Type F in the United Kingdom until April 2009 when an agreement was reached with Alternative Cars Ltd, manufacturer of Midas Cars.
Gallery
The Deronda Type F at The 2004 Motor Show
Deronda Type F
Audi 1800cc turbo in a Deronda Type F
Nose cone of the Deronda Type F
Deronda Type F in road going format
Rear view of Deronda Type F
Coilover dampers operated by pushrods
Deronda front suspension
Related models
Deronda G400, slightly longer version with V-8 from a Chevrolet Corvette sold in the United States under this name.[1]
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