FRANKFURT IAA 2017: Contendiente’s stand.
Welcome to the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017! Here, at the Contendiente stand we have two special cars being shown; the first, a facelift of our flagship model; and the second, a new sports car.
Contendiente Enemigo Concept 2019.
This is the facelift that will hit the market in late 2018. Faster, more efficient and sportier are the keys to this new version of our compact sports sedan; the 2 liter 4-banger has been redesigned and turbocharged - increasing the power output from 250hp to 320hp. It returns a combined fuel economy of 7.44l/100km (31.61 MPG US).
Even with this output increase, the weight has stayed fairly low - only 1250kg! We have also swapped the active suspension for a traditional passive suspension, with a tune that prioritizes sportiness, while keeping drivability and comfort reasonably good. It corners at 1.11Gs (20m) and 1.08Gs (250m).
Gearshifting is done through a traditional 6 speed manual, mated to a geared LSD, and it accelerates from 0 to 100km/h (62 mph) in only 4.9 seconds. The price is still to be determined.
The new Contendiente Victoria.
The MR car that everyone can afford! For only 36000$, you’ll be driving this little street legal racing machine.
With its carbon fiber body, and aluminium panels, the weight falls under 900kg! And it’s not like it’s unsafe, as it complies with every safety regulation cars have to pass. With all-around double wishbones, low weight, and low ride height, it manages to pull 1.2Gs at 20m and 1.33Gs at 250m.
It is powered by a mid, transversely mounted 1.8L V6, NA, making 225hp. Don’t be fooled by these numbers: combined with a manual 6-speed transmission and a geared LSD, this car accelerates from 0 to 100 in only 4.2 seconds, while still returning 30MPG! The car mounts 225mm tyres all around, making finding tyre sets easier.
This car will be launched in late 2018. Stay tuned, because a twin turbocharged edition of the car might be on its way too!