The Palatov D1 is an American lightweight race car that was designed Dennis Palatov manufactured by his

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-based company Palatov Motorsport. A proof-of-concept prototype (dp1) was constructed over a period of several years using a 4-cylinder engine from

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motorcycle. There are detailed blogs on the design, build and testing of the prototype. After extensive testing the prototype was eventually retired and has since found a second life as the electric racecar. Dennis Palatov created the Palatov D1, a lightweight American

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that is produced by Palatov

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, a business he founded in Portland, Oregon. Over the course of several years, a proof-of-concept prototype (dp1) was built using a

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from a

motorcycle. Taking everything learned from the dp1 prototype, Dennis formed Palatov Motorsport in 2008 to manufacture lightweight track and racing cars. The first car released was the D4. Its development is documented in a separate blog. The D1 development continued with improved bodywork for aerodynamics and downforce and for the powertrain utilizing the American small displacement, compact and lightweight, high revving, double overhead cam 430 hp Hartley

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available either naturally aspirated or with forced-induction. First production D1 is expected to be released in 2011 and the development is being documented in its own bolg. With a proprietary AWD system, extreme light weight and 1,000 hp per metric ton the D1 will be the flagship of the Palatov Motorsport product lineup. The D1 is designed to utilize the American designed and built Hartley V8 exclusively. The production V8 version is intended for skilled and experienced track drivers who can make use of its potential. The D1 will only be sold as a complete (turnkey) car exclusively for track use with no streetable option.

Specifications

''Preliminary specifications'' *Engine: Custom 3,000cc naturally aspirated DOHC V8, 430 hp @10,000 RPM, 220 lb-ft @6500 RPM *Transmission: Hewland 5-speed sequential with reverse *Weight: Approximately 950 lb (431 kg) *Power/weight: 1,000 hp/metric ton (2.2 lb/hp) *Wheelbase: 80.5" *Length: 113" *Width: 68" *Height: 39" (top of rollbar) *Ground Clearance: 1.5" *Drivetrain: proprietary AWD system with chain drive and limited slip differentials *Chassis: advanced composite, quick-change bodywork *Wheels: 13x8 Tires: 20x8-13 race slicks *Price: US$150,000

References

Sources

Article about the future power plant of the dp1

Gadgetopia article summarizing the dp1

External links

development and test blogs for Palatov cars.

the D1 is a product of Palatov Motorsport.
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