MNR VortX:CKC Guide 2009
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MNR VortX
MNR’S VORTX HAS carved out an identity for itself as a track specialist that’s equally at home on the road. Marc Nordon is a highly experienced racing driver and engineer, and the VortX benefits from his experience. A spaceframe chassis made from round tube steel sets the tone for an engineering-led design. It’s backed up by thoughtful inboard suspension design and many high quality CNC designed components. Visually, the VortX is set apart from its rivals by the aerodynamic nosecone, although a more conventional looking version is also available. MNR offers two models, the RT Plus and RT Inboard. The former is rose jointed for finite adjustment while the latter has bushed suspension predominantly for road use. The in-house designed car has been joined by a version that uses the Mazda MX-5 for its drivetrain and its twin-cam 1.6 (which can be turbo’d to produce 150bhp) or 1.8 engines. The most popular engine options include the BMW 318i, Ford Duratec, Honda S2000, Rover V8, and a whole host of superbike engines. For those, MNR offers options of paddleshift and a reverse ’box that was designed in-house. MNR doesn’t set out to rewrite the rulebook. Instead, it aims to do what it does to a very high standard. It’s that quality which has got it noticed by the kit car buying public and keeps its order books healthy. The firm has sold kits all over Europe, Australia and the States, and lhd versions of the VortX are available. The car has had considerable race-winning success in hillclimbs, sprints and racing. The company has developed a mid-engined Le Mans prototype style car which will be released soon. With Suzuki Hayabusa turbo power, we’re expecting the first demo car to make quite an impression! MNR can factory build bespoke cars, or supply in easy build comprehensive kit form complete with fully illustrated build manual. SUMMARY – MNR is in the thick of a busy market sector but stands out from the crowd by mixing racing pedigree and high quality components with affordability.
SPECIFICATION CHASSIS: Steel spaceframe in 16, 18 and 20g round-tube with standard RAC approved road or full race cages made to customer’s height. BODYWORK: Self coloured GRP panels. DONOR CAR: BMW 318i, Ford Sierra or Mazda MX-5 drivetrain. ENGINE OPTIONS: Most four-cylinder engines including Mazda MX-5, BMW 318i, Ford Duratec, Honda S2000, Rover V8, plus many motorcycle options. SUSPENSION: Front – Unequal length double wishbones, inboard Protech coilover dampers, lightweight fabricated uprights. Rear – Independent rear suspension, unequal length double wishbones, Protech coil-over dampers. STEERING: New quick rack, 2.4 turns lock to lock. BRAKES: Front – 4-pot billet alloy calipers, drilled, grooved and slotted discs. Rear – Sierra rear discs which can be drilled, grooved and slotted or drums or Mazda MX-5 discs (depending on donor). Optional 2-pot billet calipers or BMW 318i. KIT PRICE: Comprehensive kits start from £3995 including VAT. BUDGET BUILD COST: From £8000.
Recycling a Ford Sierra or Mazda MX-5
MNR, Holly House Farm, Moorcock Lane, Darley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 2QL T: 01423 780196 E: chrismnrltd@btinternet.com W: www.mnrltd.co.uk
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