[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/radical-revamps-sr1-sr8\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/radical-revamps-sr1-sr8\/","headline":"Radical revamps SR1 and SR8 for 2017","name":"Radical revamps SR1 and SR8 for 2017","description":"Not many sports car manufacturers hail from the unassuming cathedral city of Peterborough, but Radical Sportscars do. Originally set up by amateur racing drivers and engineers Mick Hyde and Phil Abbott in 1997, the brand specialises in open cockpit sports cars that can be legally driven on public roads yet also compete on the race track, without modification. They\u2019ve put together a seven-model range so far and two of them are about to undergo new year revamps. Revealed at the […]","datePublished":"2017-01-25","dateModified":"2017-01-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/feature-23.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/feature-23.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/radical-revamps-sr1-sr8\/","about":["MOTORSPORT","PERFORMANCE CARS","TRACK DAYS"],"wordCount":344,"keywords":["motorsport","racing car","radical","Radical SR1","Radical SR8","track car"],"articleBody":"Not many sports car manufacturers hail from the unassuming cathedral city of Peterborough, but Radical Sportscars do.Originally set up by amateur racing drivers and engineers Mick Hyde and Phil Abbott in 1997, the brand specialises in open cockpit sports cars that can be legally driven on public roads yet also compete on the race track, without modification.They\u2019ve put together a seven-model range so far and two of them are about to undergo new year revamps.Revealed at the recent Autosport racing car show at Birmingham\u2019s NEC, refreshed and rebodied versions of the novice-friendly Radical SR1 and giddily-quick SR8 will now be more aerodynamically efficient and feature a more modern look.Radical SR8The original SR8 is currently the quickest road-legal car to lap the N\u00fcrburgring, at 6\u00a0minutes and 48 seconds. So changes to its shell could mean that it sets a new record, thanks to its brand new fresh fibreglass bodywork benefitting the cars\u2019 downforce and drag.Its bodywork has been redesigned to differentiate it from the smaller four-cylinder Radical SR3, but pretty much everything beneath the surface of the SR8 remains unchanged.It will still be powered by a 2.7 litre V8 430bhp engine, built at Radical\u2019s RPE engine division in Peterborough, and it will stay a track-only affair, where it can rally up to 60mph in 3.2 seconds with a 170mph top speed.Radical SR1The SR1 – aimed at newcomers to racing – receives a new fibreglass shell too. This should help increase\u00a0lap times, but again, the guts of the car are near identical to last time.It will use the same steel spaceframe chassis and Suzuki Hayabusa-based 1.34-litre four-cylinder 185bhp engine, driving the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential gearbox, limited-slip differential and chain-drive system. A paddleshift gearbox can be added as a \u00a33,950 extra.The current SR1 can do 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 138mph.In both cars, the dashboard has been redesigned, with brake bias adjuster moved to a more accessible position in the centre of the dash.Visit radicalsportscars.com for more details."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New Releases","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Motorsport","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/\/motorsport\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Radical revamps SR1 and SR8 for 2017","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/radical-revamps-sr1-sr8\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]