SECANT Vehicles Introduces New Products for Lotus Vehicles
Type I Supercharged powertrain replacement package leads product offensive with Brembo® developed front brake systems plus wheel & tire packages
San Francisco CaliforniaFeb 27, 2008 – SECANT Vehicle Engineering LLC debuts new product offerings for Lotus vehicles. Products include complete powertrain replacements for all 2005-2008 Lotus Elise and Exige sports cars. Additionally Secant offers a Brembo® Gran Turismo brake upgrade with wheel & tire packages designed to accommodate the larger brakes.
Type I Supercharged Power Package
SECANT engineers have developed the GM Ecotec™ 2.0L supercharged powertrain for substantial gains in horsepower and torque over the stock powerplant while maintaining the refinement of the factory package. Power is increased to 280 HP @ 6600 RPM and torque to 241 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM. The Roots-blown four-cylinder reaches a maximum boost of 17 PSI.
The power package is designed for long term reliability and backed by a limited powertrain warranty - 12 months / unlimited miles, extendable to 24 months / unlimited miles. In addition, SECANT offers many powertrain options and accessories. For details contact SECANT Vehicle Engineering, or go to
http://www.secantvehicles.com
Type II Supercharged Power Package
SECANT Vehicles is currently developing a Type II power package based on the Type I powertrain with upwards of 300 + HP. Type II includes the Type I package and adds: 7800 rpm redline; Ultra-high strength internals for increased RPM limit; upgraded intercooling and dry sump lubrication; software functionality includes octane switching – fuel modes for premium unleaded or 100-octane on-demand and includes software to revert to safe mode automatically. The Type II package will be available in mid 2008.
Brembo® Gran Turismo Brake Package
SECANT and Brembo® worked together to develop a big brake upgrade to provide additional stopping power to match the powertrain upgrades and expected high performance driving environment of these vehicles. The front-brake package offers the largest swept area available featuring 328 x 28 mm drilled and vented 2 piece cast iron floating rotors with billet aluminum hats for superior durability. The 4-piston calipers incorporate the Brembo® logo and are available in red, black, and silver finishes.
Wheel & Tire Packages
SECANT Vehicles has selected wheel & tire packages from Team Dynamics for Lotus vehicles that are designed to accommodate the Brembo® brake package. The wheel/tire packages offer an additional 30 mm of contact patch at each wheel and are optimized for exceptional balance both on road or track – especially when paired with the additional power and performance of the Type I Supercharged package. Wheel, tire, and Brembo® brake packages are available separately.
About SECANT Vehicle Engineering
SECANT Vehicle Engineering is an automotive systems engineering group specializing in vehicle performance and driving dynamics. SECANT incorporates sound engineering technologies with OEM development methods to produce well-integrated machines with refined and reliable performance.
SECANT is headquartered in San Francisco, CA with development & manufacturing facilities in the Detroit, MI. and sales & support offices in New York City. For more information, please call 1-888-9-SECANT or visit
www.secantvehicles.com
SECANT Vehicle Engineering LLC and its products and services have no affiliation with Group Lotus PLC or General Motors, Inc.
Ecotec is a General Motors trademark.
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