Description
Specification:
- 1 of 1 example using ListerBell Automotive chassis & body
- Alfa-Romeo 'Busso' 24v V6 with Eaton M112 Supercharger achieving 400bhp
- Quaife strengthened MR2 gearbox
- Alcantara and custom stitched interior
- Air-conditioning, digital display, Bluetooth connectivity
- Fully functional drivers door keypad
- A completely bespoke build by Retropower
- Incredible saving over original build cost
For any enquiries, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Retropower, modern philosophy - Chassis: LBSTR16AR30MD0061
The project commenced six years ago on behalf of a client using a ListerBell Automotive chassis and body kit, considered to be one of the best Stratos homages available in terms of it’s accuracy. A delicate operation of sympathetically redesigning detailed aspects of the original Gandini design was adhered to with this particular car, while maintaining the original and much loved overall shape.
Retropower committed to imbuing the car with a much needed performance hike, slotting in Alfa Romeo’s infamous ‘Busso’ 24v V6. However, the power was not enough so the V6 received a supercharger; bumping the car up to 400bhp on 1 bar of boost. To get all this power to the rear wheels the Alfa Romeo V6 has been mounted to a strengthened Toyota MR2 gear box, featuring internals from the gear magicians at Quaife. This raucous combination resulted in an effective, reliable forced induction arrangement for the Busso engine, proving to be one of the most technically demanding aspects of the whole project, not least because of the tight confines dictated by the rear clamshell design but it has been shoe-horned in beautifully. The Eaton M112-centred system utilises a charge-cooled inlet manifold of Retropowers own design to ensure intake temperatures remain within the optimum range, while enlarged radiators and oil coolers now reside in the specially created cut-outs located above the rear wheels. Both have unique 3D printed grilles and mountings.
Since this car has taken much of its insane exterior design from the Zero, it’s only fitting that the interior receives the same treatment, blending the original cars style with modern technology. The Zero’s ‘chocolate bar’ seats are the first thing to benefit from the Retropower redesign, with reprofiling for a better seating position and support. The same ethos was implemented when attention was turned to the dashboard, treated to a lavish helping of Alcantara for more visibility and raising the finish of the original item. The car also boasts the mod cons you would come to expect from any modern road car including but not limited to air conditioning, bluetooth radio and electronic instruments. With the aim to draw parallels between this resto-mod and the Zero concept, a custom moulded keypad has been mounted on the drivers’ door, linked to the aforementioned freestanding 9 inch digital-dash for control over essential features and functions, fulfilling the desire for a somewhat comfortable road going rally car.
It is not often you get the opportunity to purchase what is quite literally, a one of one special edition with the added knowledge that another will not be built again; certainly to this specification. Retropower build one off, bespoke cars catering for discerning collectors that demand the very best; it is no secret their waiting list to begin the design process is multiple months with completed builds easily taking years to perfect. This particular car is ready to drive away and comes with a comprehensive Keep history and build file documenting every part of its life up to modern day. The car has not even had the registration document signed over to the current owner so you will be the first, as you should be. What this is then, is an opportunity to jump the queue, save over £40, 000 over build cost and get the adventure going a whole lot sooner than planned with the first Retropower built vehicle to come to the open market.
For any enquiries, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
