Joss JP1

Joss Supercar
Overview
Manufacturer	Joss Developments
Production	unproduced
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-Engined Coupe
Body style	2-door Coupe
Powertrain
Engine	6.8L V8
Chronology
Predecessor	N/A
Successor	N/A

The Joss Supercar is an Australian built mid-engine sports car. Designed by car enthusiast Matt Thomas it is under design since 2003. In January 2006 Joss stated that the required investment money for finalizing the car's design was still being pursued and further 12 to 18 months will then be required to roll out the first fully fledged production car. The Joss has been on display at both the 2004 Melbourne International Motor Show and the Sydney Motor Show, where it seemed to be the main attraction. The Joss Supercar can be seen in the Xbox 360 video game PGR3 and PGR4 although at that point no actual road-going car existed.

The Design

The Joss was designed with a sleek modern look. The front is reminiscent of the Ascari KZ1 and shares proportions with the McLaren F1, especially with respect to the windscreen. The rear loosely compares to the Saleen S7 and the McLaren F1. The car has only one colour, being somewhat close to a sky blue, though the car has been photographed with its production team in white.

Features

Performance

• 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph): 3.9s
• 0-400 m (quarter mile): 11.9s
• Top Speed: 320 km/h (200 mph) (estimate)

Engine/Transmission

• 6.8L all-alloy, fuel injected 16-valve V8
• 5 speed manual (Porsche G50), triple plate clutch
• 350 kW (500 bhp) @ 5750 rpm
• 650 Nm (480 ft·lbf) @ 2800 rpm

Chassis

• Composite aluminum and honeycomb steel space frame
• Wheelbase: Template:Auto mm

Body Specs

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• Construction: Composite carbon fibre, kevlar, GRP, Honeycomb

External links

• Official site
• Joss Supercar Nearing Debut