The new Magnum Mk5 supercar has been revealed in full and is available to order now, with prices starting from $139,000 (around £86,777).
The Mk5, which is billed as a "lightweight supercar" is aimed at the track-day scene and although it is completely road-legal, it has clearly been designed with the track in mind.
Underneath, the Mk5 is fitted with a rear mid-mounted four-cylinder taken from the Suzuki Hayabusa superbike, delivering 247bhp at 11,000rpm. The power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential gearbox, propelling the car from 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 150mph.
Magnum claims that the Mk5 is capable of generating up to 2Gs of lateral force in the corners, with pushrod front and rear suspension keeping the wheels glued to the road. The wheels themselves are 18-inch ultra-light alloys and hide ventilated brake discs with four-piston callipers.
The bodywork is made from carbon-fibre composite which keeps the weight low -- the Mk5 weighs just 545kg dry. The bodywork also includes an internal front wing, front splitter, flat underbody and a rear diffuser in order to improve the car's aerodynamic performance.
But despite the Mk5's track-focussed character, Magnum has made some concessions to practicality. There's a lockable filler cap to stop your petrol getting pinched as well as a small cargo area which is big enough for two helmets and a briefcase, although quite why you'd need to carry a briefcase with you on a track day is not explained in the press release.
The Mk5 is going up against the likes of the Ariel Atom, the BAC Mono, the VUHL 05 and the new Caterham AeroSeven. So, if it was you looking for an uber-expensive track day toy, which one would you choose?
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