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The TSC GT40 is based on a choice of either a replica steel Monocoque chassis or a strong, light, fully triangulated spaceframe chassis.
We are the only manufacturer worldwide to offer both types of chassis construction.
Every chassis frame is supplied complete with all mountings and brackets welded in the correct position to ease assembly.
Both chassis types are available in a choice of right or left hand drive.
Both types of chassis construction have advantages and disadvantages. The customer must decide which is most suitable for their application.
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The Monocoque chassis requires no panelling during the build saving time but Monocoques are very difficult to repair in the event of accident damage and are much heavier than a spaceframe.
Even aluminium Monocoques suffer a weight penalty due to the material thickness needed to produce the required stiffness for road use.
Also they have many water trap areas leading to corrosion which is a common problem on all original GT40's.
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The Spaceframe chassis is light weight and easy to repair in the event of accident damage but the chassis frame must be panelled in thin aluminium sheet during the build giving the same overall appearance as a Monocoque.
The Spaceframe is much more durable and more suitable for the rigours of road use conditions.
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To ensure accuracy every chassis frame along with all wishbone and suspension links are MIG welded in precision made jigs and fixtures. |
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| For taller drivers a lowered seat option can be incorporated into the chassis frame. |
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| The front and rear suspension systems are as per original GT40 and feature double wishbones at the front with lower reversed ' A ' frames, single top links and double radius arms at the rear. |
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| The standard suspension is rubber bushed and fully rose jointed suspension is available as an option. |
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| Front and rear springing is provided by coil over adjustable shock absorber units which are custom built for the application. |
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| Braking is provided by discs front and rear. |
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| All chassis and suspension components are supplied in a bare metal state as standard with a powder coated option available in a wide chioce of colours. |
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| The cassis is also available with an intergrated roll cage as an optional extra. The cage is manufactured in a choice of either 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" dia. 12 gauge CDS2 tube. The cage consists of a front hoop, rear hoop, roof section cross bar and rear diagonal braces. |
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| All wishbone and suspension links are also available in a high quality chrome plated finish. |
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| Standard engine options are Ford small block 289/302/351 or Rover V8 with alternatives available to special order. |
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| The Gearbox is either 5 or 6 speed. |
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| All mechanical components required to turn a basic chassis suspension package into a driveable unit are available direct from Tornado Sports Cars ensuring complete compatability of all parts and ease of assembly. |
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| The TORNADO TSC GT40 chassis has been purpose designed for everyday road car use and is capable of true supercar performance. |
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