The Falcon F7 project commenced only five years ago, when engineer and car enthusiast Jeff Lemke decided it’s time to build his very own supercar. It took Falcon Motorsports less than three years to complete it, just in time to show the production version of the vehicle at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.
The F7’s configuration is pretty much basic and in accordance with today’s supercar standards. It rides on a tungsten inert gas-welded aluminum chassis with a carbon-fiber/kevlar reinforced floor pan, the body panels are made of carbon fiber, while the GM-sourced V-8 engine is mounted behind the seats.
Yes, like most small automotive ventures, Falcon Motorsports did not develop its own powertrain or suspension system, choosing to borrow them from the previous Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
Although the recipe sounds similar to those used by Shelby SuperCars or Hennessey , the Falcon F7 has yet to stir the supercar waters, probably because it has no speed records or thousands of horsepower attached to its name. But despite its rather anonymous status, this unique, daring vehicle is worthy of your attention.
According to Lemke, the Falcon F7 was created with the 1980s in mind. The wedge-like cues that were highly popular in 1970s and 1980s cars are fairly obvious, but the F7 also borrows styling elements seen on newer supercars. Just notice the Lamborghini nose, the Ford GT hood or the Ferrari 512 Berlinetta -inspired rear end.
On the other hand, Falcon managed to blend all those cues with great success, creating a design that has its own identity. It’s not exactly breathtaking and it’s less spectacular then most supercars launched in the past year, but it has everything it takes to turn a lot of heads. The stance helps too, as the F7 is a bit wider than the Ferrari 458 Italia and sits lower than most exotics.
As previously mentioned, the Falcon F7 was fitted with a 7.0-liter LS7 engine sourced from the C6 Chevrolet Chevrolet Corvette Z06. However, the unit received additional high-performance components, such as Lingenfelter cam and springs, a carbon-fiber intake system and had its output increased to 620 horsepower and 585 pound-feet of torque. The F7 sprints from 0 to 100 Km/h in only 3.3 seconds on its way to a top speed of 306 Km/h.
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