Chevrolet CERV III
Chevrolet Corvette CERV III – koncepcyjny model of self-propelled sprayer marki Chevrolet, 1990.
Chevrolet Corvette Cerva III was the final model, which attempted to use a centrally mounted engine. The inspiration for the project was unveiled four years earlier Corvette Indy. However, in contrast to the model of Indy, who was only a show car without an engine, Cerva III is equipped with a drive system. Cerva III is one of the most advanced concepts ever created. I’ve never used so many modern solutions and technologies in a single copy, which its sales prices can be astronomical.
Body Cerva III was made of carbon fiber, Nomex and Kevlar reinforced aluminum honeycomb. Housing was made of one piece and gave a very low air resistance, amounting to 0,277.
In the car mounted V8 engine boosted by Lotus. Mahle pistons, connecting rods and a double turbocharger Garrett company has produced power 650hp. In combination with the ultra-light bodywork, dispersed on the car in 3.9 secondsto 100km/h and a maximum of 362.1km/h With such a high speed, mounted the powerful brakes. For each wheel mounted large double brake discs. The whole system was equipped with ABS.
Another innovation in this vehicle was the gearbox. 6 forward ratios was supported by Cerva III with two transmission: 3-speed Hydramatic associated with a 2-speed. All boot gear changes take place automatically by a computer. Since the transmission power was transmitted to all four wheels via a viscous coupling. This design had a definite impact on the Porsche 959
Interestingly, of all the prototypes Chevrolet, it is Cerva III was the closest to mass production. Unfortunately, as in the case of all previous concepts so Cerva III failed to get beyond the prototype phase.
Accolade used car company in the production of your video game Test Drive III: The Passion, where he was one of the few vehicles available to choose from.
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