RADICAL NEW RACER TO BREAK COVER AT ASI

Europe’s largest dedicated motorsport trade show, Autosport International will host the world launch of British manufacturer Radical Sportscars’ new flagship model, the SR8 RSX, at Birmingham’s NEC next month.

The covers will come off Radical’s most advanced, powerful and aerodynamically-developed open racing car yet on Thursday 8 January 2015, the opening day of Autosport International’s 25thanniversary celebrations on 8-11 January.

Founded in 1997, the Peterborough-based manufacturer has been one of the local industry’s leading lights during the show’s history and is now the world’s largest constructor of racing and track cars, producing over 250 vehicles each year.

Priced at £109,950+VAT at launch and with a power-to-weight ratio of 558hp/tonne, the SR8 RSX is set to offer a value-packed dose of Le Mans Prototype-esque performance.

A bespoke, 3.0-litre V8 engine delivers 440bhp and is paired with a new seven-speed, paddle-shift gearbox from Quaife, and an all-new carbon tubular steel spaceframe chassis.

In addition to sharing technology such as variable-assistance power steering, the SR8 RSX features design elements from the closed-cockpit RXC, crossed with Radical’s SR9 LMP2 racer for a unique end product. The total package weighs 860kg, while larger cockpit dimensions enable a greater range of driving aids and functionality.

The new SR8 RSX will be eligible for Radical’s premier international racing series, the 2015 Radical European Masters. Radical’s Autosport International presence will be its biggest ever, with the SR8 RSX starring alongside the recently-revealed SR3 RSX four-cylinder track and race car, RXC V8 coupe and the entry-level SR1 Cup package.

“We have always used Autosport International as a launchpad for our latest models, and 2015 is no different with the introduction of the SR8 RSX, our most advanced sports-racer yet,” said Roger Green, Head of Sales & Marketing.

“We will also unveil our exciting 2015 racing championship packages at the show that include everything from the novice racer to our FIA European Masters championship – there’s no better place to do this than Europe’s most important and high-profile motorsport show, Autosport International.”

Over 600 exhibitors from the UK’s renowned Motorsport Valley and beyond, spanning every aspect of high-performance engineering, are set to attend Autosport International to start the 2015 motorsport season.

In 2014, exhibitors were joined by 28,000 motorsport professionals from across the globe, while the annual networking and technology showcase also includes the dedicated Autosport Engineering in association with Racecar Engineering and the new Low Carbon Racing and Automotive Show on 8-9 January, and a focused Careers in Motorsport area.

“We’re delighted to help launch a variety of new projects each and every year at Autosport International, including the unveiling of the new Radical SR8 RSX at the 2015 show,” Ian France, Autosport International Show Director, said.

“It looks like an incredible package and fantastic addition to the successful Radical line-up, we’re looking forward to seeing it in the flesh for the first time at the NEC in January.”

Commencing with two days dedicated to industry visitors, 8-9 January, Autosport International trade registration is available from £27, with discounts for group bookings. To register call +44 (0)845 218 6012, or visit www.autosportinternational.com.

Notes to editors

*8-9 January are dedicated Trade-only days

Further news from Autosport International can be found here: http://news.cision.com/autosport-international-2015

Applications for media accreditation are now welcomed through http://bit.ly/ASI15accred until 20 December 2014. Full terms and conditions can be found at http://www.autosportinternational.com/trade/Content/Media-accreditation-TandCs

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Autosport Engineering is Europe’s largest dedicated motorsport trade show and, as part of Autosport International, brings the UK and international motorsport industry together at Birmingham’s NEC on 8-11 January 2015.

For more ticket information call +44 (0)844 581 1420 or visit www.autosportinternational.com

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