If you think diesel engines are only for work trucks, sport utility vehicles and efficiency-focused compact cars, the Trident Iceni Magna might change your mind.
This slinky two-seater from Trident Sports Cars Ltd., a boutique British automaker founded in 2005, uses a modified Duramax diesel engine from General Motors to sprint from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds and hit a top speed of more than 190 miles per hour. Those numbers put it in supercar territory.
The Iceni runs on regular diesel, kerosene, paraffin or biodiesel, according to the companyΆs website. Biodiesel is made from renewable resources, such as plant biomass, vegetable oil or treated industrial waste.
Trident says the Iceni gets 70 miles per gallon using the U.K.Άs fuel economy measurements. That equates to around 58 miles per gallon by U.S. standards.
The 6.6-liter Duramax V8 in the Trident Iceni is the same diesel engine used in the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and other heavy-duty pickup trucks from GM. In the Iceni, this engine produces 430 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque. It is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
A track performance upgrade pack boosts output to 660 horsepower and a heady 1,050 pound-feet of torque. The track pack also adds a race-spec suspension, beefier clutch and brakes, and paddle shifters, among other features.
There are three versions of the Trident Iceni. The Iceni Convertible, which was first shown several years ago, has a unique design with a brace extending from the top of the windshield between the seats to the rear of the car.
The Iceni Magna, which was just announced, is a coupe with a so-called “fastback” design. Trident said when it announced the Magna that it also plans a third model called the Iceni Venturer, which will be a sporty wagon. The British refer to this as an “estate” body style.
All three models have a starting price of 96,000 pounds, which is about $162,000 at current exchange rates. You donΆt get many creature comforts for that price. For example, adjustable power seats and a navigation system are optional.
The company did not say when it will begin producing the vehicles.
The name Iceni originates from a tribe in ancient Britain that rebelled against the Roman invasion.
Trident Iceni Magna..
Powered by turbocharged 6.6-liter V8 engine that is connected to a six-speed, the car produces 395 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque which explains all its speed skills and top speed of 190 mph (306 km/h). For a smoother ride the car has performance brake discs and calipers both at front and the rear with high grade shock absorbers and springs. Trident also offers optional upgrade packs that beef up the output and braking system.
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