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Drakan Spyder

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Drakan Spyder
Overview
ManufacturerSector111
Production2015 (10 Units)
Model years2016
DesignerShinoo Mapleton, Dennis Palatov
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Powertrain
Engine6.2 L (1 imp gal; 2 US gal) GM LS3 engine V-8
TransmissionPorsche G96 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase103 in (2,616 mm)
Length156 in (3,962 mm)
Width80 in (2,032 mm)
Height44 in (1,118 mm)
Curb weight2,000 lb (907 kg)

The Drakan Spyder is an American open sports car manufactured by Sector111 based on the Palatov Motorsport, LLC D2. It has a 6.2 GM LS3 V-8 engine that achieves a 0 to 60 miles per hour (0 to 97 km/h) time of 3.2 seconds.[1] In addition to the engine from a Chevrolet Corvette, it has a six-speed manual transmission from a Porsche 911.[2] It can be purchased as either a rolling chassis or a completed car.[3]

It was a featured vehicle on Jay Leno's Garage.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Vaughn, Mark (December 7, 2015). "Tail of the Drakan". Autoweek: 24–25.
  2. ^ Lee, Kristen (December 7, 2015). "The Drakan Spyder Is a Corvette-Powered American Take on the Ariel Atom". Road & Track. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b Perez, Jeff (July 3, 2023). "20 American Cars You Might Not Have Heard Of". Motor1.com. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
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