Take Your Chance To See The New Ascari KZ1 At 'Supercar Sunday'

19th June 2005 - The Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon

The new British Supercar, the stunning Ascari KZ1, will be on display for eager car enthusiasts at the Heritage Motor Centre's very own 'Supercar Sunday' special event on Father's Day, Sunday 19th June 2005. A fantastic array of Supercars will be on display for this annual, free of charge, show and for many visitors it will be their first chance to see the Ascari KZ1 close up.

As well as the KZ1, visitors will be able to view the largest collection of Lamborghinis in the UK and a range of Supercars from Bugattis to Ferraris. The show opens at 10am at the Centre, which is close to junction 12 of the M40 between Warwick and Banbury.

Stylishly low-slung and sleekly aerodynamic, the stunning KZ1 has a super-light, super-strong carbon fibre monocoque chassis and body shell weighing just 1,330kg. Its powerful V8 engine, tuned to deliver 500bhp, combined with power to weight ratio of 376bhp per tonne, enables the KZ1 to achieve an exhilarating 60mph in just 3.7 seconds, and a top speed of 200mph.

The KZ1 was born from Ascari’s Chairman Klaas Zwart’s desire to create one of the world’s greatest supercars, and his own passion for motor-racing. Prized at £235,000, only 50 of these exclusive cars will ever be made.

Uniquely ‘tailor-made’ to technical and design perfection, KZ1 owners will have their car hand-built at Ascari’s 45,000 square foot Banbury headquarters by its 30-strong team of vehicle engineering elite, selected from the world of F1 and motorsport. They can spend time with the team at the factory to personally finalise their choice of specification and colour, and then return to the factory once the build is complete to collect their stunning new Supercar.

Inside the KZ1

The KZ1’s interior is luxuriously finished and perfect in its detail. Design is pared back as befitting a true sports car, minimising weight, an essential for high performance driving.

Foremost automotive interior designers, Frazero, worked closely with the Ascari team to create the dashboard and components within this highly specified supercar. Finest grade, Jonathan Connolly leather, manufactured exclusively for the KZ1, covers the interior, contrasting stylishly with brushed aluminium, while the specially constructed carbon fibre Sparco sports seats are designed for optimum drive control.

Driver comfort and security are assured as the KZ1 standard equipment includes climate controlled air conditioning, a top of the range CD player, remote central locking and a Thatcham Cat1 alarm and immobiliser, plus NavTrak security tracking.