2015 Erin Nardella/2018 Erin Nardella (face lift)
The 2018 Facelifted model in Classic Sky Blue
Overview
The Nardella is Erin’s entry-level sports car; a lightweight, nimble and stylish two door coupe that offers tons of on-road fun in an affordable and economical package.
The Nardella’s styling is based off of a mix of the Project 71 concept and of more typical features from the Aeonara design language, while the 2018 facelift introduced more unique features to separate the car from the rest of the range. It’s silhouette echoes classic small 2 door sportscars of the 60s and 70s, themes which it echoes elsewhere too.
Made entirely from aluminium, the Nardella is built on the Erin’s Speciliast Low-Volume Assembly Line at the companies main factory in Nottingham UK. The car is noticeably lighter than rivals, and has been noted for its handling feel at lower speeds. It’s by no means a speed machine, but that’s not the really the point.
Key features
- All-analogue experience: a proper down-to-Earth driving feel thanks to an absence of electric and adaptive components in the transmission and suspension.
- Low budget performance: a competitive little car that still offers great fuel economy and low maintainence costs
- Two engines to suit you: turbocharged or naturally aspirated options to meet everyone’s sports car desires.
Mechanics
The Nardella has an FR setup, with a 6 speed manual gearbox connected to a geared limited slip differential delivery the power to the rear wheels.
The suspension is double-wishbones all round to provide the most planted and balanced road feel possible, and to make the most of the lightness of the chassis.
The all-aluminium construction was a major pioneering step in Erin’s efforts to expand the use of aluminium on its cars. The Nardella represents a serious achievement in allowing for such construction to be used on a low-cost car, as opposed to more expensive sports cars where this construction is traditionally found.
2015 Model
The 2015 model featured distinctive, blocky front headlights and a taller nose, with a more typically Erin blobby-looking tail light setup at the rear.
One of the publicity photos released for the original 2015 model.
2018 Face Lifted Model
The FL model introduces a near heaflight design and tidies up the front grille. The taillights are also simplified, while the rest of the body remains unchanged. Minor updates to the engines and suspension have also been made.
The rear of the 2018 Facelifted model in Classic Sky Blue
Engines
Two engine options are available for the Nardella:
- Pureon 1.4l i4 T-DJet Eco: 131hp @ 7300rpm / 173 Nm @ 4400rpm
- Pureon 2.0l i4 XTune DJet: 197hp @ 2000rpm / 190 Nm @ 6600rpm
Price and Specs
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