Korres P4

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Korres P4
Overview
Manufacturer Korres Engineering
Production2014–present
Assembly
Designer
  • Dimitris Korres
  • Vasilis Spandagos
  • Dorothea Mitropoulou
Body and chassis
Class Sports car
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout
Powertrain
Engine 7.0 liter LS7 V8
Transmission 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,670 mm (105 in)
Length3,920 mm (154 in)
Width1,960 mm (77 in)
Height1,250–1,750 mm (49–69 in) (lowest-highest position)
Curb weight 1,600 kg (3,500 lb)

The Korres P4 is a Greek sports car designed by Korres Engineering. It is a true all-terrain vehicle utilizing a suspension design based on the principle of wheel interdependence.

Contents

Specifications and performance

Engine

The Korres P4 is powered by a 7.0 litre naturally aspirated LS7 V8 505 bhp (376 kW) Corvette engine [1] , allowing the Korres P4 to reach 68 mph (100 km/h) in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph (299 km/h). [2]

Transmission

The gearbox is made specifically for the car and features a 6-speed manual transmission (2.538, 1.611, 1.208, 0.933, 0.777, 0.560) with 3 transfer case ratios, normal (1:1 ratio), sports (1.62:1 ratio) and trial (5.95:1 ratio). The P4 has a theoretical top speed of over 300 km/h (190 mph). [3]

Handling

The car's suspension is made by Korres Engineering. The P4 features an adjustable ride height suspension system that can raise the car's ride height by 400mm to help it negotiate rocks and other obstacles. Generally, a low ride height means sharp steering control. [4] [5]

Performance

The Korres has a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph) and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds. P4 has a GVWR weight of 1,700 kg (3,700 lb).

Displacement7,000 cc (427.2 cu in)
Max. power512 PS (377 kW; 505 hp) @ 6,300 rpm
Weight to Power3.17 kg (6.99 lb) / hp
Max. torque637 N⋅m (470 lb⋅ft) @ 4,800 rpm

Features

On a dynamometer and in AWD, driveline losses were measured at 11%.

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