CONCEPT
The goal and single-minded purpose at Factory Five in developing the GTM was to deliver an inexpensive Supercar that would perform like a Ferrari Enzo or a McClaren F1. Since 1995 Factory Five engineers have designed and built over 6,000 component cars in four different styles. They are the universally-recognized leader in the component car industry.
Beginning in 2001, seven engineers spent five years designing the GTM and two years developing its chassis. Its mid-engine design yields an ideal weight distribution and a low center of gravity.
Using CAD/CAM technology, SOLID WORKS software, and FINITE ELEMENT Analysis, two prototypes were built and track-tested before production of the GTM began. Hundreds of component cars have already been sold to individual customers.
Alan Autosports is the only commercial builder to aggressively market and personalize a custom upgraded version of the GTM, the GTMulsanne at a price under $100,000.
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
The GTMulsanne's frame is built in the tradition of race cars with round steel tubing which weighs less, and is available in stronger steel than square tubing, resulting in a lighter and torsionally-stronger frame. This light, strong space frame is a huge part of the Mulsanne’s personality and character. It is built like a racecar. This ain’t no kit car frame!
LIGHT ALUMINUM CHASIS AND COCKPIT
The exceptionally low weight of the GTMulsanne comes from not only the light frame but a light chassis as well. The entire chassis, cockpit, and engine bay is built of 6061-T6 aluminum. Precision CNC cut and shaped aluminum is riveted and permanently bonded to the lightweight frame. Heavy fiberglass panels are not used in the chassis construction, saving about 350 lbs of weight. The GTMulsanne has an all-aluminum floor, foot box, cockpit, sidewalls, engine bay, firewall, dash and wheel wells. It follows the tradition of race car builders who use round steel tubing, aluminum chassis panels designed firmly on CAD/CAM technology. It is engineered to be light and strong without expensive carbon fiber, Kevlar or aluminum honeycomb. There is no doubt that this is a serious Supercar!
AERODYNAMIC COMPOSITE BODY
Wind tunnel proven: The shape of the GTM underwent aerodynamic testing at the Langley AFB wind tunnel.
The GTMulsanne is wind tunnel tested resulting in front and rear spoilers, a diffuser, and flat under body aluminum panels, for low drag and high down force. The exceptional low weight of the GTMulsanne does not come from a thinner body shell. The stunning 3/16” thick body is a hand-crafted, original design consisting of a carbon fiber cloth shell, covered in fiberglass layers with a .015” coat of black gel. It weighs only 150 lbs. The shape is Supercar sensuous and functionally aerodynamic.
RACING SUSPENSION AND BRAKES
The forged aluminum front and rear independent double A-arms with adjustable Koni coil over shocks and springs give the Mulsanne the suspension it needs to compete with the world’s greatest Supercars. Coupled with 13.0” and 12.0” vented brake rotors with dual piston calipers; the Mulsanne has precise racecar handling and braking. Only one Supercar in the world outperforms the lateral acceleration and none out brake it.
POTENT POWER TRAIN
An LS-7 engine with free-flowing stainless steel, custom-built intake and exhaust systems, yields 600 HP and 540 ft, lb torque. In a body that weighs only 2350 lbs, that means a power-to-weight ratio that is exceeded only by the McClaren F1 and Saleen S7 and yields a sub 3 second 0-60 time and 11.0 sec ¼ mile time! Mounted to a GETRAG (G-50) 6-speed, high-performance, limited-slip transaxle, there is only one supercar in the world that can out accelerate the Mulsanne to 60 MPH, and it is the Bugatti Veryon costing 1.4 million. This is a bitchin’ fast car!
ELEGANT INTERIOR AND COMFORT
Production car details, usually absent on component cars, abound on the Mulsanne, giving the interior an elegant and functional look and feel. Power side windows and mirrors are standard, as is climate control. A tilt and telescoping MOMO steering wheel with an adjustable leather sport seat make the car comfortable to drive for most any body. A stereo/cd player and push button starter add to the experience. Modern comfort and controls with good rear visibility make a driver say “Man I love this car, it’s looks are stunning, it out-performs most Supercars, and it is a hell of a lot of fun to drive!”
THE GTMulsanne's RIGID CHASSIS, ULTRA LOW WEIGHT, GOOD BALANCE, HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINE, RACING SUSPENSION AND BRAKES, AND LARGE PERFORMANCE TIRES, ALL COMBINE TO DELIVER WORLD-CLASS SPEED AND HANDLING THAT EXCEEDS MOST OF THE WORLD’S FINEST SUPERCARS.
PERFORMANCE STATS
In the 0-60 MPH category there is only one Supercar in the world that exceeds the GTMulsanne 550: The $1.4 million Bugatti Veryon, by .2 sec. and the GTMulsanne 700 will beat the Bugatti!
In the lateral acceleration category, only one Supercar in the world outperforms the GTMulsanne600 - $1.0 million Porsche GT1, by .02 G.
In the 1/4 mi., there are three Supercars that closely equal the GTMulsanne - The $1.4 million Bugatti Veryon, the $600,000 Saleen S7, and the $1.0 million Porsche GT1. And if you choose to exceed these three Supercars, order the 700 HP GTMulsanne!
In the top speed category, five Supercars outperform the GTMulsanne 600- the $1.4 million Bugatti Veryon, the $1.0 million McLaren F1, the $600,000 Saleen S7, the $500,000 Pagini Zonda, and the $800,000 Koenigsegg CCR. So if you want to go over 218 MPH, you'll have to buy one of them.
In the 60-0 MPH stopping category, no Supercar exceeds the GTMulsanne. The $1.0 million Porsche GT matches it @ 98 ft.
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