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<\/a>Great to see Marlin Racing\u2019s Avatar division exhibiting at the recent Autosport show with their new Roadster model, which is offered in fully built guise only.<\/p>\nEnthusiasts seeking a balance of pure performance and affordability from every driving experience now have a fresh alternative from manufacturer Avatar. The Devon-based track and race division of Marlin Sports Cars has developed the 250bhp 2-litre Ford Ecoboost-engined Roadster to offer road and trackday enthusiasts a responsive, involving, lightweight car that offers plenty of scope to adjust and upgrade during ownership.<\/p>\n
Underlining an emphasis on performance and commitment to offer the most effective features at this price point, engineers specified in-board adjustable suspension at the rear with Nitron dampers, Quaife LSD, Tilton pedal box and Hi-Spec brakes on the 700kg car.<\/p>\n
The Avatar Roadster will also be available in a 350bhp version that uses the 2.3-litre Ford Ecoboost engine from the forthcoming Ford Focus RS and Mustang. Starting with a clean sheet of paper, Avatar\u2019s design team was able to create a custom laser-cut, tubular spaceframe chassis that sits the driver closer to the centreline of the car.<\/p>\n
The chassis, manufactured in-house by Marlin is clothed in a sleek composite four-piece bodyshell; front and back sections can be removed in less than 30-seconds. The pleasing aesthetics of the Avatar Roadster have been honed by aero specialist Simon McBeath and confirmed by a string of class wins for the development mule running in the Castle Combe Sports & GT Championship.<\/p>\n
Avatar\u2019s back-up and technical support is as just as comprehensive as the Roadster\u2019s specification. A pre-delivery \u2018tailored\u2019 session means each car leaves the factory corner-weighted and set-up specific to the buyer\u2019s weight (steady! \u2013 Ed), driving preferences and planned use.<\/p>\n
An unlimited mileage, three-year warranty, provides further peace of mind while the engine can be serviced at any Ford garage.<\/p>\n
Aware that trackday drivers are always keen to find a little more performance, customers can choose from a range of options to tailor the car for more serious track work or even competition.<\/p>\n
The Avatar\u2019s modular design means it is possible to specify at time of build or simply upgrade later to the 350bhp 2.3-litre Ecoboost engine, a six-speed gearbox, three-way dampers and stiffer springs, six-pot brakes, race brake pads, semi slick\/slick tyre options.<\/p>\n
For racers or hardcore trackday drivers, a full roll-cage, six-point harnesses, extinguisher, uprated cooling pack, DL1 data logger and camera, HANS custom seat and race-only aero package are offered from the factory.<\/p>\n
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Prices for the 2-litre version start at \u00a329,450 inc VAT with the 350bhp 2.3-litre variant, from \u00a335,450 inc VAT.<\/p>\n
More from www.avatarsportscars.com<\/a> ENDS.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"