2005 SVP Ravager
This is what my entry for CSR162 would’ve been if the client, Tim Richards, wanted something more track-focused akin to CSR74 (which I hosted); alas, his preference for a more road-focused offering scuppered that plan:
Built on an all-aluminum body/chassis and powered by a mid-mounted 430-bhp 4.0L normally-aspirated V10 that can rev to 8000 rpm, this track-ready supercar-lite (if such a term existed back then) weighs only 1195kg - enough for a 3.7-second 0-60 mph time and a 210-mph top speed, thanks to a race-inspired aero kit (lip/diffuser with undertray and spoiler) and a close-ratio 6-speed manual gearbox allied to a helical LSD.
Staggered high-performance tires wrapped around 18-inch (or 19-inch forged) alloy wheels help put all that power down, with large vented disc brakes providing fade-free stopping power, and 4-wheel dual-wishbone suspension tuned for a balanced blend of sportiness and comfort yields immense amounts of grip, with or without optional adjustable dampers.
The combination of a mid-mounted V10 and a lime-green exterior were a deliberate choice that reminds me of the CSR74 winner. With a nose reminiscent of the contemporary Ford GT, and an overall shape reminiscent of a shrunken supercar (in a good way!), it resembles a smaller version of something that would’ve been entered in QFC39.
Interior
Inside, customers have a choice of a plush premium interior with high-quality leather or (as shown here) a lighter sports interior trimmed in lightweight fabric, with a premium sound system and sat-nav as the standard in-car entertainment suite.
Customers have a wide variety of exterior and interior colors and finishes to choose from, allowing them to really express their tastes.
It’s a tight squeeze inside, owing to the Ravager’s small size (4.05m long/1.8m wide on a 2.45m wheelbase), but if you can fit inside it, you won’t be disappointed!
Whatever the spec, the Ravager delivers a visceral experience seldom found in most (but thankfully not all) cars from 20 years later.