Spada Codatronca
| Spada Codatronca TS Spada Codatronca Monza | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Spada Vetture Sport |
| Production | 2008–present (TS) 2012–present (Monza) |
| Assembly | Turin, Italy |
| Designer | Ercole Spada |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Tirrito Ayrton |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 7.0L Chevrolet LS7 V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,659 mm (183.4 in) |
| Width | 1,942 mm (76.5 in) |
| Height | 1,235 mm (48.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,360 kg (2,998 lb) |
The Spada Codatronca (sometimes called the SVS Codatronca) is an Italian-built supercar introduced by Spada Vetture Sport in 2008. A convertible version, the Spada Codatronca Monza, was introduced in 2012. Both cars used a modified chassis and engine from the Chevrolet Corvette C6, but featured all-new bodywork.
Codatronca TS
Released in 2008, the Codatronca TS was the first car in the Spada Codatronca line, and featured styling based on that of the Alfa Romeo TZ.[1] The car uses a 7-litre Chevrolet LS7 V8 engine, but with the power output increased to 630 hp (470 kW; 639 PS) at 6,500 rpm, and 668 N⋅m (493 lb⋅ft) of torque.[2] The chassis was derived from that used by the Chevrolet Corvette C6, but featured all-new bodywork.[3] The bodywork is made from carbon-fibre, whilst the aluminium chassis features a roll cage.[2] The Codatronca TS is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, and reach a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph).[2] It uses Brembo disc brakes all around; 380 mm (15.0 in) discs with eight-piston aluminium calipers at the front, and 355 mm (14.0 in) discs with four-piston aluminium calipers at the rear.[4] 19" OZ alloy wheels are fitted, and shod with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres; 285/35 R19 at the front, and 345/35 R19 at the rear.[4] A more powerful TSS version was planned, but never produced.[2]
Codatronca Monza
In 2011, Spada Vetture Sport announced that they would be building a convertible version of the Codatronca TS, named the Codatronca Monza.[5] The Monza used a supercharged version of the Codatronca TS' 7-litre V8, and produced a claimed 710 hp (529 kW; 720 PS) and 701 lb⋅ft (950 N⋅m) of torque.[5] The Codatronca Monza also featured the Italian Air Force roundel on the sides of the vehicle. Spada claimed that the car could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in three seconds, and reach a top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h).[5] The Codatronca Monza appeared at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show, where a competition version was also announced.[6]
References
- ^ "Codatronca TS 2008". Spada Vetture Sport. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ^ a b c d Masemola, Thami (14 May 2008). "Spada Codatronca TS: Full Details and Images Released". World Car Fans. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ^ "SpadaConcept Codatronca". Supercars.net. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Spada Codatronca TS: Details and High-Res Image Gallery". Carscoops. 14 May 2008. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ^ a b c "2012 Spada Codatronca Monza". Top Speed. 14 November 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ^ Cittidani, Andrea (7 March 2012). "Spada Codatronca Monza - 2012 Geneva Auto Show". Road & Track. Retrieved 21 September 2013.