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Hulme F1
Overview
ManufacturerHulme Supercars Ltd
Productionunknown
DesignerTony Parker
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Powertrain
Engine7.0 litre (7,011 cc) LS7V8
Transmission6 Speed Sequential CIMA Transaxle with LSD
Dimensions
Wheelbase111.41 in (2,830 mm)
Length181.5 in (4,610 mm)
Width77.08 in (1,958 mm)
Height43.09 in (1,094 mm)
Curb weight2,182.7 lb (990.1 kg)

The Hulme F1 is an expected sports car manufactured by New Zealand boutique company Hulme Supercars Ltd. Its name is taken after the 1967 Formula One World Champion, New Zealander Denny Hulme. It is powered by the 7.0 L LS7 V8 sourced from the Chevrolet Corvette C6 and produces 600 hp (450 kW) However, mated to a 2,182.7 lb (990.1 kg) weight gives it a power-to-weight ratio of 3.6 lb (1.6 kg) per hp.

Competitors include the Koenigsegg CCX, Saleen S7, Bugatti Veyron 16.4, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, McLaren F1, Lamborghini Murciélago, Pagani Zonda, Maserati MC12, Enzo Ferrari, Porsche Carrera GT, SSC Aero, Caparo T1 and the Innotech Aspiron.