Spartan interior in the right car looks cool, reduced minimalism in a modern car for it just looks cheap and unfinished, it is a difficult balancing act to find the right balancing act.
How far automakers go in the pursuit of skill is a different matter to some Sports car just wouldn’t look right with tons of excess buttons, dials, and other paraphernalia adorning their cockpits. With the screens in particular, we find a balance between too little and too much. Not naming a specific brand but popping a big screen in the middle and finishing it off doesn’t make the cockpit interesting or user-friendly. Similarly, toss dozens of seemingly random switches into the cockpit à la Nissan GT-R and things look tired, cheap, and confusing.
10 BAC Mono R
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The creature’s comfort gives way to the ultimate lightweight performance on the racetrack. The BAC Mono R is an uncompromising single-seater with an unbelievable power-to-weight ratio of 617 hp per ton, Mountune increases the output of the 2.5-liter four-pot to 343 hp.
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The reduction to the bare essentials involves some compromises. Yes, you get a grand prix style carbon fiber monocoque chassis impregnated with graphene to save even more weight. Climbing inside is another exercise of minimalism, with every surface covered with a bare carbon fabric, except for a multifunction steering wheel.
9 Ariel Atom 4
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Owning and driving an Atom has to be considered one of the most geeky yet rewarding driving experiences you will ever have. If you want to know how the suspension works through the turns, just look down and it will be for everyone to see. This certainly makes the latest Atom 4 exoskeleton one of the best learning tools money can buy.
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Its 1,349 lbs tubular chassis is powered by a turbocharged Honda Civic Type R engine optimized to 320 horsepower and the kind of acceleration supercar owners dream of. Ariel has made his name with scorching performance, and of course a cockpit that defies even the worst weather.
8th Dallara Stradale
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Away from the ultra-light specials to a more civilized two-seater racing car. Dallara aims to deliver everything an aspiring transmission could want through a range of interchangeable parts that transform the Stradale from a simple barchetta to roadster shapes.
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Aside from the body panels bolted or removed, there is little customization available aside from choosing between an automatic or manual transmission, what you see is what you get. Under the hood, a 2.3-liter Ford Ecoboost engine delivers 395 hp and promises a sprint to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. Inside, leather-trimmed buckets are the only luxury items that stand out.
7th Lotus 3-eleven 430
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Lotus has been manufacturing small numbers of its 3-eleven racing cars with road approval and road approval since 2015. The latest and most powerful 430 variants will hit the road in 2018. Then think of the Elise / Exige strip path pretty much anything is not necessary to do the 3 eleven move.
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Transmissions that are used to normal Lotus offerings will feel right at home, acres of bare aluminum and little else make up the interior, so drivers can focus on the things that matter, like how fast the next one is Curve is coming. Luckily, Lotus knows a thing or two about light cars, the 3-Eleven comes with a potent 3.5-liter supercharged V6 with 430 horsepower.
6th Morgan Three Wheeler
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As with all things Morgan, the Three Wheeler is far from modern in its looks, and yet this quirky retro throwback has remained largely unchanged since its launch in 2012 until recently. Morgan borrowed its quirky reverse trike payout from the much older F-series and made it cool to be three-wheeled.
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Powered by a 2 liter S&S V twin engine in Euro 4 specification that delivers 68 hp to the single rear wheel with drive via a Mazda source 5-speed manual transmission, resulting in a quick 0-60 mph time of 7 seconds leads. The whole retro experience is about fun and simplicity. You just have to look inside to see how little the Three Wheelers design is.
5 Tesla Model X
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Nerds all over the world can rejoice, Tesla has almost single-handedly changed the perception of electric cars. The Tesla Model X combines near-unparalleled environmental friendliness with breathtaking performance and innovative features that aim to make everyday driving more enjoyable. Unless you are a real driven person who enjoys the actual driving experience.
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Without question, X is the point from a technical point of view, two electric motors deliver up to 1020 hp in the Model X Plaid spec. On the inside, vegan leather meets Star Trek, and not in a good way, jam-packed with features that can be accessed from a single center-mounted screen.
4th Aston Martin Vantage N24
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Aston Martin, the epitome of luxury GT sports cars, may seem like an odd choice to this company, the brand known for its leather, wood, and generally high-quality appointments that is not usually associated with “stripped down” interiors. The addition of the “N24” branding refers to the Nürburgring racing family tree.
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In fact, Aston Martin only sold less Vantage for more money, a roll cage and extended fuel tank were the only extras included. Under the hood, a lightly brushed Aston Martin AMR 4.3-liter V8 produced 410 horsepower, resulting in a top speed of 186 mph, just slightly faster than the standard.
3 McLaren 570S
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If you’ve never seen another supercar before, the stunningly powerful McLaren 570S would be perfect, from its mid-engined carbon fiber chassis to the engine itself, there’s little to fault. Firing up the twin-turbo V8 engine for an explosion on your favorite roads is reward enough for the asking price.
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However, supercars are a common sight these days, and with Ferrari, Porsche, and Chevrolet offering similar thrills for less money, the McLaren looks a bit old hat, not least inside. Think of the 570S as evolutionary over the 650S, its interior is largely unchanged and it lacks the wow factor of its rivals, minimal is fine in a track special, but supercars have to be “great”.
2 Caterham Seven 170
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It’s unbelievable that it’s been almost 70 years since the first Seven hit the market, back in the days of Colin Chapman’s design philosophy of simplifying and then adding lightness, a process similar to Caterham’s newest, lightest, and some say the best Seven of all time is continued. Making something as light as a Seven lighter is no easy task.
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The only logical solution, a smaller engine, Caterham went with a Suzuki-based three-cylinder 660cc engine and then screwed on a compressor to have a good level, giving the Seven 170 a power to weight ratio of 170 hp per ton . It would be negligent on the part of Caterham to increase the saving weight in other areas, as with all Sevens, this only comes analogously.
1 Gordon Murray T50
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McLaren F1 is restarting under a different name. Gordon Murray revisited his dream of the perfect hypercar and presented the T50 to the press before the design and specifications were finalized. Nevertheless, the well-known three-seater cockpit layout mimics the hero of the 90s down to the smallest detail.
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The 4-liter V12 designed by Cosworth is a start in technology and develops 654 hp with red lines at a deafening 12,100 rpm.Interior is a bit more reserved, the driver sits centrally with a minimalist instrument panel and otherwise little distraction.
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Jason Garbutt
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Growing up in a car-obsessed environment from an early age generated a keen interest in everything to do with cars. primarily an F1 fan, but also an avid fan of other motorsports. Professional background who has worked closely with an established UK supercar manufacturer over the past few years.
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