Cardinal
From the beginning the Cardinal Coupe was designed to be fun to drive, easy to service, with supercar performance at a fraction of the cost.
Features
- Ultra-Light 1800 lbs Curb Weight
- Front/Mid-Engine – Rear Drive Layout
- Spacious 2 Seat Cockpit
- Low Drag – High Downforce Design
- Bonded Panel – Space Frame Construction
- Double A-Arm Pull-Rod Suspension
- 2.3 EcoBoost Crate Engine
- Power/Weight = 6 lbs per Horsepower
- 6 speed Manual or Sequential
- Off-the-Shelf Parts Availability
- Low Cost of Operation
- Easy to Service & Repair
Specs
- Front mid-engine – rear drive layout
- Simi-monocoque modular chassis
- Integrated roll cage
- Light-weight Kevlar Composite body
- Wheelbase: 92”
- Overall Length: 156”
- Height: 46”
- Width: 68”
- Weight: 1800 lbs*
- Horsepower/Torque: 300/310**
Chassis
- Modular Design for easy service and repair
- Suspension: 4 wheel independent, Pull-rod actuated (adjustable)
- Shocks: Single or double adjustable coil-over
- Brakes: 4 piston w/ 2 pc lightweight vented rotors
- Final Drive: 3.73 w/
- Limited Slip differential
- Wheels: 17×8 (18×9 Optional)
- Tires: 245/40-17
- Competition Spec (295/30-18 Optional)
Interior
- 2 seat cockpit
- Competition type seats (mounted on sliders)
- 6-point harnesses
- Adjustable steering Column
- Removable Steering Wheel
- Adjustable pedal assembly with bias adjustment
- Full instrumentation
Int. Powertrain (Design Intended)
- 2.3 Ford EcoBoost crate engine (300HP/310TQ)
- Ford Performance
- Controls Pack (ECU and wiring harness)
- Tremec T56 Magnum 6 speed transmission
- Ford Performance Super 8.8 differential w/ Limited Slip
- Severe Service CV axles
