Elfin Type 5 Clubman 2008 AIMS
October 9, 2008 by Matt Brogan
Elfin Sports Cars has officially unveiled the next phase in its already impressive range of sports cars at the 2008 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, Australia with the debut of a new four cylinder Showcar.
To be known as the ‘Type 5’ Clubman, the all new Elfin promises to deliver exciting levels of performance at an unprecedented price for enthusiasts and track specialists alike.
Under the guidance of the Tom Walkinshaw Group, Elfin Sports Cars has undergone a significant transformation since the business was acquired over 18 months ago.
Sketched by designers Julian Quincey and Adam Dean Smith, the Type 5 Clubman takes inspiration from the heritage of Elfin Sports Cars of the past, such as the Elfin C3, as well as looking to the future with a product capable of success in Australia and in international markets.
“The new addition to the Elfin range is a proud moment for the company and the Australian car industry this year” said Elfin Sports Cars General Manager John Clark. “Our experience in this market has shown that enthusiasts want more involvement and accessibility to spirited track and road motoring, desires we have delivered on with the Type 5” Clark added. “We have bought this Showcar to Sydney on the basis that the final product will be designed 50% for road driving and 50% for track work.”
The car has been in development for 18 months and is powered by a two litre Ecotec Turbo engine, which it shares with the Pontiac GXP Solstice.
Following the vehicles launch at the Australian International Motor Show drive activities for the media will be conducted, with details on a customer launch to be confirmed shortly.
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looks fantastic,. sure it goes like stink as well, hopefully that is a boot at the back, and hopefully I fit in it, if so, I want one, bad
Much tougher looking than the Atom and avaliable in Australia +2
Any chance of some video’s/with sound :D
road legal?
I cant see why it isn’t road legal. The MS8 Clubman can be road registered.
That is to say, I believe it is road registrable…
Not diggin\’ the nose design. Maybe if it was all one colour it would look less a dog muzzle.
60k? hopefully
it should be about $65k and is road registerable. it’s a sweet car and i would definately get one , missus says it can’t look like a bumble bee though !! i’ll need it in metallic blue.
have they sorted a decent looking soft top,notice nothing shown ,? wet weather gear, side panels, . Doors look thick ? foam sandwich , how did it gain so much weight( turbo s are nt high in carbs or weight)? too much fibre glass
would like a non turbo version re entry car $65000 too rich for me, go a evo 10 ralliart for $39000
Great looks ,hope all that power transmits ie circuit times