In March of 2005 the Arash AF-10 began its life as drawings by Arash Farboud Designs. In four years it has evolved from one man’s dream into a Herculean supercar.
The Arash AF-10 features a lightweight and strong Modular Carbon Chassis, built by bonding 13 parts into a jig at temperature. Weighing in at only 216 pounds, the carbon tub connects to steel substructures at the front and rear of the car, contributing to the Arash AF-10’s superior crash safety. To create an optimal weight distribution, the fuel tanks have been placed in rear chassis pontoons. Underneath the chassis, triple galleries provide neat organization of pipes and brake lines and blocks heat from entering the cabin.
Forming an exotic and agile shape is bodywork fabricated using 100% carbon construction with aluminum honeycomb and nomex panels. Using the carbon autoclave process excess resin is removed by pressure and heat, creating lighter and stiffer parts. Laminated glass adorns the front and side windows, while the rear and driver-to-engine compartment windows are made of scratch resistant and shatterproof plastic.
At the core of the Arash AF-10 is one of the most powerful American engines, the General Motors LS7. Displacing seven liters the mighty LS7 V-8 produces an adrenaline-pumping 550 bhp and 409 lb-ft. of torque, sending the AF-10 to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds. A Graziano six-speed manual transmission sends all 550 roaring ponies to the rear wheels. The LS7 will be hand-built by General Motors in Michigan, and feature titanium connecting rods, forged pistons and crankshaft, and dry sump oil cooling.
A low center of gravity and advanced suspension setup allows the Arash AF-10 to stay cemented to the tarmac. Hand-made and coated in nickel, the front wishbones are super long to allow for a greater contact path of the wheels during hard cornering. A hand-made integrated roll cage stiffens the chassis like a bottle of Viagra and offers protection from crashes and rollovers.
Stopping the 205 mph monster are Carbon ventilated Ceramic Discs, operated by floor-mounted pedals. Massive front 308mm front discs with eight piston calipers, and 362 mm discs with six piston calipers at the rear provide phenomenal braking performance. Two-piece, lightweight aluminum wheels contribute to the AF-10’s low weight of just 2,645 pounds. Measuring 19×9.5 inches front and 20×12.5 inches rear, the aluminum wheels are dressed in 265/35ZR19 front and 335/30ZR20 rear Michelin Pilot wheels, ensuring optimum wet and dry traction.
The Arash AF-10 will be available in three exhilarating trims: the 550 bhp AF-10 for £320,000, the 800 bhp AF-10S for £450,000, and the diabolical AF-10 Special Edition producing a colossal 1200 bhp for £1.3 million.
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Arash AF-10 Specifications
BRAKES
Front Brakes:
Ventilated Ceramic Discs 8 Piston
AP Racing Calipers
Disk Diameter: 380mm
Rear Brakes:
Ventilated Ceramic Discs 6 Pistons
AP Racing Calipers
Disk Diameter: 362mm
TRANSMISSION
6-Speed Graziano GT-ME1
Pressure fed lubrication system
Rear subframe mounted, Separate oil cooling circuit with independent oil cooler
Ratios
1st……………………………………………………………..3.151
2nd……………………………………………………………2.18:1
3rd…………………………………………………………….1.57:1
4th…………………………………………………………….1.19:1
5th…………………………………………………………….0.94:1
6th…………………………………………………………….0.76:1
Final Drive…………………………………………………..4.1:1
ENGINE
“V” Angle (Deg): 90
Bore: 104.8mm
Stroke: 101.6mm
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Max Power Output: 550bhp @ 6000rpm
Max Torque: 475lb-ft @ 4800rpm
– GM 7 liter LS7 V8
– 7000-rpm redline
– Unique engine block with 104.8-mm (4.125-inch) bores and pressed-in cylinder liners
– Forged steel crankshaft with 101.6-mm (4-inch) stroke
– Titanium connecting rods
– Cast aluminum flat-top pistons
– Racing-derived CNC-ported aluminum cylinder heads with titanium intake valves and sodium-filled exhaust valves
– Dry-sump oiling system
– Hydro formed exhaust headers with unique “quad flow” collector flanges.
– Combustion Chamber with CNC Machining
– Cast Lightweight Aluminum Block
– Cylinder Head
– Offset Intake Rocker
BODY
– Featherweight full nomex-cored, carbon
fiber bodywork
STEERING
– Rack and Pinion Power Assisted
DIMENSIONS
Length: 4663mm
Width: 2050mm
Height: 1145mm
SAFETY
– Exterior Features:
– Full Carbon Fiber and Nomex cored Body
– Electrically Adjustable Wing Mirrors
– Front and Rear Carbon Fiber Spoilers
– Arash Motor Company Stainless Steel Exhaust System
– Lightweight Aluminum Fuel Tanks
CHASSIS/SUSPENSION/AIRFLOW
– Main Structure Patented Design 2×2 twill, triaxial weave Carbon Fiber with – Aluminum Honeycomb core
– Front and Rear Sub frames Steel
– Roll Cage Steel
– Formula 1 composite engineers were enlisted to produce the chassis out of carbon fiber with an high strength aluminum honeycomb core
– Autoclave process
– 2×2 twill and triaxial weave used to give a very high stiffness and strength to weight ratio
– The end result is an accurate, incredibly light and rigid structure manufactured to the highest standards
– Strong steel tubed front and rear sub frames and a full roll cage complete the chassis structure
– Completely flat underfloor ensures smooth airflow under the car giving the AF-10 high aerodynamic performance Computational Fluid Dynamic Tested
– Throughout its development the AF-10 has been subjected to various virtual aerodynamic simulations using complex state-of-the-art CFD software
– The suspension is Double Wishbone AFMS Nickel coated Multimatic Special AF10 Edition Aluminum
PERFORMANCE
Top Speed: 205MPH (tbc)
Acceleration 0-60 MPH: 3.2secs (tbc)
Acceleration 0-100 MPH: 5.8secs (tbc)
AF10 SPECIAL EDITION
Max Power Output…………………………..1200bhp
Harrop Super Charger
Max Torque…………………………………….980lb-ft
Price………………………………………………..£1.6million
AF10S
Max Power Output……………………………..800bhp
Eaton Super Charger
Max Torque………………………………………708lb-ft
Price…………………………………………………£450,000
AF10
Max Power Output……………………………..550bhp
Max Torque……………………………………….475lb-ft
Price………………………………………………….£320,000
WHEELS
Arash Motor Company Aluminum 2-Piece
Wheels Front: 19×9.5
Wheels Rear: 20×12.5
TIRES
Type: Michelin Pilot
Tires Front: 265/35ZR19
Tires Rear: 335/30ZR20
Source: Arash Motor Company
