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XCS Designs - 427 Price: POA
Last Updated On: 24/04/2023
The XCS 427 is a faithfull visual replica of the iconic 60's sports car, and joins a number of well-made cars of this type on the market. However, the XCS 427 has a trick up it sleeve in the form of CC&AR, or Camber Compensation and Anti-roll. This patented double wishbone suspension system, fitted to the front and rear, allows for greater grip, reduced roll and a supple ride.
At the the heart of the XCS 427 is an immensely stiff, lightweight, round-tube chassis that proved to be so aesthetically pleasing that it was decided to use it as a visual identifier within the car. XCS Design manufacture it from high-strength, low-carbon, cold-drawn seamless steel tube to spec ROPT510 (Motorsport UK and FIA approved CDS).
This chassis will accept an exceptionally wide range of V8 power units, including Ford and Chevrolet big blocks and but the increasingly popular choice would be one of the all-aluminium LS units. Transmission is a 6-speed T56 Magnum gearbox. The 427 is adequately stopped by Ø330 x 28mm vented discs at both front & rear with XCS 8-pot calipers (front) and XCS 6-pot calipers(rear) operated by an electric handbrake.
Safety is a major consideration with the 427 and the car includes as standard many features including crumple zones front and rear, structurally integrated, braced, 2" diameter, driver and passenger roll hoops, XCS high-back seats for whiplash protection, full-harness seat belt anchorages and a safety collapsible steering column.
The exterior of the car features bespoke Halibrand polished 3 piece aluminium wheels, a handmade, stainless steel twin side-pipe exhaust, plus several other stainless steel fittings, including 2" diameter rool hoops.
Inside, the XCS 427 has longer & wider footwells and a lower seating position making it possible to accommodate an unusually broad spectrum of drivers and passengers with heights of up to 6’ 5” and even beyond! There is a luxurious full-leather interior with contrasting double-stitch paneling throughout, plus a new XCS leather-covered, contoured dash with comprehensive electronic instrumentation, switchgear and LED warning lights.
The XCS 427 is also available as a self-build project
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