TURIN Automobili s.p.a. A NEW PLAYER ON THE SPORTCAR MARKET
The use of the name “Marcos” on the preview image was a pure marketing moves, for gaining visibility and atract the interest of peoples, Marcos ltd it’s going on bankruptcy in 2007, and there’s no relationship between the two brand.
Now that i have your attention, i can reveal TURIN! Turin it’s a new brand that take the name from the city of Turin, in the north of Itlay, were Turin Automobili has headquarter and facilitys.
The company was formed by a pool of expert automotive workers from a lot of different automotive and design companies. All the staff it’s moved by unique passion and target: create the best driving experience!
The company has worked on the last 3 years developing from zero it’s first sportcar the Exalt!
TURIN it’s proud to present the new EXALT!
Exalt it’s a family of lightweight mid-engine sportcars, that share the same chassis and powerplant, in different tuning level.
The “base” Exalt it’s made to be an affordable and reliable sportcar, with elevate performance on road.
We have obtained this results thanks to a lightweight construction, using a glued aluminium chassis
that combine extreme rigidity, low weight and reasonale costs, with light CFRP body panels and a small but powerful Turbo engine.
Talking about the engine, it’s a extremely modern unit, ALSI 1800cc L4 16v featuring the best tecnology such VVL-T, HCT, DFI, Liquid intercooler, Ball bearing turbo and equal lenght headers.
The, engine in this version it’s tuned to 200hp, offering a good compromise between performance and maintenance cost.
Huge attentions in aerodinamics were made on the exterior for better aerodinamics and cooling efficency.
The exalt it’s a pure two seater, so the interior are sport oriented, with a basic infotainment and A/C
Weight: 960kg
Performance figures:
0-100km/h 4.6s
0-400m: 12.90s
80-120km/h 3.1s
Top speed 255km/h
EXALT S
The Exalt S packs a more powerful version of the 1.8 engine rated at 255hp @7900rpm.
The “S” offers lower and retuned suspension, upgraded brake rotors and shorter final ratio. The weight increase to 973kg
The performance increase to:
0-100km/h 4.1s
0-400m: 12.30s
80-120km/h 2.6s
Top Speed 274km/h
EXALT GT
The Exalt GT it’s a more comfortable version, on the exterior it differs form the other model thanks to the chrome accents, dedicated rims and higher suspension.
On the inside features more comfortable seats, leather trim, a complete infotaiment and better noise insulance.
The GT also came standard with the 6 speed double clutch gearbox and progressive suspension springs.
The weight of the GT increase at 1029kg, but thanks to the adoption of DCT the performance are unchanged
Performance figures:
0-100km/h 3.9s
0-400m: 12.18s
80-120km/h: 2.5s
Top speed 270km/h
EXALT R340
At the top of the Exalt range there’s the R340 model, as the name suggest, under the bonnet, there are 340hp from the revised 1.8 T engine.
Lighter piston and internals, new camshafts, larger intercooler, revised turbo and downpipe and a new design oil pan, assure great performance and reliability on track use.
Power is transmitted to the rear wheel trough a 6 speed Manual or a retuned 6 speed double clutch, assisted by an electrical controlled LSD.
Wider semi-slick tire on 18" magnesium or optional carbon rims, for reduced unsprung mass and extreme cornering performance.
The weight decrease to 930kg.
The engine it’s feeded by a new air intake on the rear bonnet, and a set of vents keeps the engine bay cold. On the front fenders new vents help reduce the air pressure in the wheel arch. Larger front sptitter and canard work togheter increasing the vertical downforce at the front, at the rear a revised undertray, and a bigger active wing assure high level of downforce.
The performance on track are exaltating! with cornering and breaking forces of 1.5g, high stability, great traction and a powerful engine that scream at 8800rpm, the R340 it’s a true giant killer.
Laps Time will be reavealed in future, but we expect a low 7 minutes on the green hell and 2 minutes on the ATT
Performance Figures:
0-100km/h 3.0s
0-400m: 10.95s
80-120km/h: 1.8s
Top Speed 295km/h
TURIN will present in future more version of the Exalt range, and actual it’s working on the development of a Supercar.
The page of Turin automobili will be online very soon with more info e news about the company, so staytuned!
Thanks to everyone!
MarcoAlla CEO Turin automobili.