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The '''Elfin MS8''' models have been designed by [[Elfin Cars|Elfin]] Sports Cars and styled by the [[Holden]] Design team. This collaboration between two Australian manufacturing icons has been an enthusiastic exercise, by car enthusiasts, for car enthusiasts.
 
The Elfin MS8 sports cars are successors to the Elfin MS7, the [[Chevrolet]] V8 powered Elfin which won the 1975 and 1976 Australian Tourist Trophy Sports Car Championships.
 
==Photos==
<gallery>
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==Drivetrain==
*5.7 litre alloy [[V8]]
*From 245 kW
*6 speed gearbox
*[[Limited Slip Differential]] (LSD)
 
==Safety==
*[[Traction control]]
*[[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]] braking system
*[[Cruise control]]
 
==Suspension==
*Fully independent rear suspension with top and bottom wishbones plus toe link adjustment
*Front suspension with top and bottom chrome moly, unequal, aerofoil wishbones
*Fully adjustable race spec rose joints throughout
*Elfin alloy uprights (front and rear), fully adjustable for camber, caster & toe
*Coil over Koni shock absorbers, adjustable for bump, rebound and ride height
 
==Brakes==
*Slotted & ventilated 4 wheel [[disc brakes]] Front: 32 x 343mm discs
*Elfin alloy billet machined 6 pot calipers Rear: 18 x 315mm discs with handbrake
*Elfin alloy billet machined 4 pot calipers
 
==Steering/Pedals==
*Rack and pinion with adjustable steering column
*Fully adjustable alloy pedal box with brake bias adjustment
 
==Wheels/Tyres==
*Alloy 18" wheels
*235 x 40 tyres
 
==Construction==
*Jig assembled, hand crafted multitubular space frame
*GRP body panels
 
==Dimensions==
*Length 3200mm
*Front Track 1460mm
*Width 1700mm
*Rear Track 1430mm
*Wheelbase 2290mm
*Kerb Weight 925kg
 
==See Also==
{{Elfin}}
 
==External links==
*[http://www.elfin.com.au/ Official Site]
 
[[Category:Elfin vehicles|MS8 Clubman]]

Latest revision as of 12:55, 9 October 2008

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