"it is time to revamp the old 80s concept car and put it into production.We waited long enough for the right time"
~ Project Manager
#ThrowbackCarSeries status: Confirmed Project
Stay Tuned…
You are going to release an 80’s car in 2017?
No.
Simply put, It was a body shell from the 80s that was not used until now and was refined and updated to meet 2018 regulations and standard.
(sorry for the slight confusion)
Kramer Automotive Press Release, August 25, 2017
Kramer Automotive is expected to release its latest grand tourer, the KGT Series, at this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show. All-alloy construction, active aero, and a high-quality luxury interior will all be standard throughout the range. It will be available with either a turbocharged 3.0L I6 or a more potent twin-turbo 4.5L V8, and a six-speed manual will standard, with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox available as an option.
The base KGT 300, with its 3.0L turbo I6, starts at $30700 before markups…
…while the V8-powered KGT 450 retails for a pre-markup price of $40500.
The KGT 450 is distinguished by its quad exhausts (the KGT 300 has one exhaust pipe on each side, for a total of two) and 285-section tires front and rear surrounding 20-inch forged magnesium wheels; it also comes equipped with an electronically controlled LSD and semi-active suspension as standard. Kramer expects the KGT 300 to receive a 30% markup, for a base price of $39910; the KGT 450, meanwhile will be marked up by 40% and therefore start from $56700. Both models are included in the Kramer Personal Options program, allowing buyers to specify their own exterior and interior colors, as well as materials for the latter.
In other news, the KR12 concept car from last year will finally reach production as a lighter, more powerful rear-drive model bearing the LM suffix…
…while over in the Classic booth, a Euro-spec K23S (equivalent to the Sprint sold elsewhere, but with a different front fascia, circular taillights, alloy wheels, a semi-trailing arm independent rear end, a five-speed manual gearbox and rear disc brakes all as standard), carefully restored and now part of their heritage fleet, will also be shown alongside the one-off K23T prototype, designed to test a turbocharged engine with mechanical fuel injection.
The K23T had a longer nose (carried over into production models as part of its mid-life facelift) to accommodate a water-to-air intercooler and an aero kit (consisting of small lip spoilers front and rear) to better manage the airflow.
In America, it had a reputation for being cheap, but was somewhat wayward in the corners. Euro versions, on the other hand, had more benign handling and weighed less, allowing them to make better use of their power. As for the K23T prototype, the project was abandoned for financial reasons, but the knowledge gained was invaluable; a fuel-injected, normally aspirated version of the K23S (replacing the earlier carbureted version) went on sale in Europe three years after the K23T test program concluded, and vented disc brakes became standard equipment as part of this update, while the aero kit was added to the options list. However, it was not until 1980 that the Euro-spec mechanicals became available in other markets, by which time it was starting to feel dated. Even so, it remained a popular choice among young enthusiasts looking for an affordable sports coupe that was fun to drive.
Finally, the bright blue K216 Coupe entered as KMD’s 1965 Dalnit-Bralka Rally entrant, and driven by Mike Stone and Frank Harper to several stage wins, will also make an appearance at Frankfurt this year after a thorough restoration.
Stay tuned for further details on any new models from Kramer Automotive.
Wir bei IMP Automobilbau sind trotz der jüngsten Entwicklungen fest davon überzeugt, dass der Dieselmotor weiterhin eine ernst zu nehmende Alternative im Individualverkehr darstellen kann, und werden das Konzept bis auf weiteres weiterentwickeln. Wir verkünden außerdem dass wir ab sofort sukzesssive alle unsere Triebwerke auf die neue Euro 6c Norm umstellen werden.
Awesome, a ute with a dump truck bed, I want one of those! 
In keeping with the current trend of Automation teasers, prepare yourselves for the revised Baltazar Zeppelin.
That looks like RJM’s new flagship, and will almost certainly sit above the smaller 13R in their range. I can’t wait to take a look at it.
Zenshi will be there to showcase a couple of things. One of them will be this:
Finally. A crazy car you can highly configure on your own.
Important Announcements from Harris-Albury
Tom Bryant, Senior Engineer, Albury Motors Inc.
"It’s been exactly a decade since we launched our first mid-engined car - the CMS-16 - and we vastly underestimated how much of a following it garnered during its five-year production run. In the eyes of our customers, it came and went too quick, so when we heard that Harris was reintroducing the RMA, we decided to assist them in developing it, and amortize the costs by launching a sister car - the CMS-20T. This new model is expected to make the Albury Performance sub-brand available to buyers at a lower price point than it has been for some time.
"We expect this new car to be a true contender in the burgeoning light sports car sector, thanks to all-aluminum construction, double wishbone suspension at each wheel, and a mid-mounted 300-horsepower turbocharged 2-litre four-cylinder mated exclusively to a six-speed manual gearbox. However, its development hasn’t all been plain sailing; after some testers complained of pre-production examples exhibiting… unusual handling characteristics, we have revised the suspension tune and gear ratios to make the car easier to drive, without losing too much of its hard-edged, sporty feel. Also, we have enlarged the rear spoiler slightly to produce more rear downforce, and revised the front-end styling to give it a more assertive appearance.
“The new CMS-20T is expected to go on sale this October at a base price of $24,375 with a 30% markup. For that, you’ll get a full suite of driving aids, plus all the latest safety and infotainment systems. Plus, with a combined cycle economy figure greater than 30 mpg, and a 0-60 mph time of just 4.2 seconds, you’ll easily have your cake and eat it with the CMS-20. Get your order in now - demand is expected to be very strong as soon as this car goes on sale.”
Jeremy Hayes, Chief Dynamics Engineer, Harris Cars Ltd.
Resurrecting the RMA, our entry-level mid-engined sports car, after a five-year hiatus seemed like madness at first, until we realized that the previous RMA was highly regarded during its production run. Its discontinuation coincided with the axing of the cheaper front-engined CMC after more than a decade, and so we needed a car that could replace both of these models. When Albury Motors approached us with an offer to lend technical assistance to their own affordable sports coupe, we had no choice but to accept. Ultimately, we were right to do so, for this collaboration, in addition to bringing the CMS-20T to the streets, has allowed us to develop its platform-mate - the Harris RMA-4 - and sell it to the public.
"The number 4 in its name has a twofold meaning: it is the first generation of RMA to be powered by a four-cylinder engine, and the fourth one overall. However, to differentiate it from the CMS-20T, we have fitted our own 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder engine, developing just over 200 bhp, although the two cars share the same gearbox. As such, it will not be as fast in a straight line, but the gentler torque curve makes it more docile in daily driving - and more economical as well. In addition, the RMA-4 will be offered at a base price of $20,400 with a 20% markup. Apart from that, both cars will have similar levels of standard equipment.
“We expect this Anglo-Australian cooperation to continue for years to come after these two models hit the market. After all, platform sharing is crucial to reducing development costs across a manufacturer’s range. But more importantly, this joint project shows that environmental awareness, high performance, mid-engined dynamics and (relatively) low starting prices need not all be mutually exclusive.”
September 12th
