Monteverdi Hai 650 F1

Monteverdi Hai 650 F1
Overview
Manufacturer	Monteverdi
Production	1992, 1995 (3 prototypes)
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door coupé
Layout	RMR layout
Powertrain
Engine	Ford DFR V8
Transmission	6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,790 mm (109.8 in)
Length	4,550 mm (179.1 in)
Width	1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Height	1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Curb weight	850 kg (1,874 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Monteverdi Hai 450 SS

The Monteverdi Hai 650 F1 was a prototype Swiss sports car concept produced by Monteverdi in the 1990s.

History

Rear view

In 1992 Peter Monteverdi decided to re-enter the automobile industry. To achieve that he needed something stunning and captivating to cause a stir, like the Monteverdi Hai 450 SS did back in 1970. The goal was to create the ultimate supercar—a true F1 car for the road.

The car is based on a Formula 1 chassis from the defunct Monteverdi-Onyx F1 team, and retains its original Cosworth DFR V8 F1 engine, although in detuned form. The car was named the Hai 650 F1, in homage to its Hai 450 SS predecessor of 1970 and denoting the car's power output and F1 pedigree. The car was shown to several potential customers and a few orders were taken, although no cars seem to have been delivered. Three prototypes were built, one of which is part of the collection at the Swiss National Transport Museum in Luzern, Switzerland.

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine: Cosworth DFR V8
Engine Capacity: 3.5 L (3,494 cc)
Power Output: 649 bhp (484 kW; 658 PS) at 11,000 rpm

Transmission

Transmission: Six speed manual gearbox

Performance

Hai 650 F1 front end

Top speed: 208 mph (claimed)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 3.0 seconds (claimed)

References

• Monteverdi Hai 650 F1 at Supercars.net
• Technical specifications at CarsPlusPlus.com

External links

• Photographs, history and general information of Monteverdi cars