The 2015 DSD Shark
In 2015 following the relative success of the Griffin and with the Irukandji in need of a replacement the Shark was born.
Designed as DSD’s answer to the growing demand for fun cheaper cars, the Shark was able to be sold at a much lower margin now that DSD was producing a moderate profit each year in the family sedan demographic.
The styling follows that of the Griffin, the front grill is designed to look like a small aircraft coming into land. The body follows the DSD standard of AHS steel mono body chassis however we did decide to use Aluminum panels, again standard to DSD is the Double wishbone suspension at each corner.
The Sonic model is the small engine build.
The Sonic is equipped with a new version of the DSD4 producing over 100hp and 10000RPM!
Behind the engine is DSD’s all new 7sp manual gearbox designed specifically for the DSD4 and DSD’s viscous LSD. Fitted as standard are 19" magnesium wheels with soft 235 rubber.
Vented discs are found at each corner with large single piston calipers.
Inside you will find 5 sporty seats trimmed in deer leather with DSD’s somewhat outdated Focal 6.1 stereo. Hydro suspension is used however we have started to play with the idea of computerized suspension so semi-active swaybars are fitted.
Retail: $19999
The other side of the coin was the Stratosphere.
The Stratosphere is an example of just how wild a hot hatch can be!
Equipped standard is the 2010 DR8 497ci v8 making over 500hp!
Mated to the engine is the ever reliable Tremec T56 and a new DSD Mechanical LSD.
20" Magnesium wheels have large soft 265mm rubber.
The brakes are large 345mm 3 piston vented units at the front and slightly smaller 3 piston units at the back. Equipped with active cooling and downforce it’s a true track warrior.
2 Red deer leather sport bucket seat reside amongst a 8 point rollcage and the old Focal 6.1 stereo. We took the suspension one step further employing Active swaybars.
Retail: $25499
