Cunningham C7
| Cunningham C7 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Production | 2001 |
| Designer | Stewart Reed |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Grand tourer |
The Cunningham C7 was a concept car first shown at the 2001 Detroit Motor Show. The C7 was a grand tourer designed as a modern interpretation of the Cunningham C-4R from the 1950s.
Description
[edit]In 1999, a partnership was formed between former Chrysler chairman Bob Lutz and Briggs Cunningham III (son of Briggs Cunningham II), with the intention of reviving the B.S. Cunningham Company.[1]
Designed by Stewart Reed, the C7 was revealed at the 2001 Detroit Motor Show, with styling reminiscent of the 1952 Cunningham C4-R race car.[2] The C7 was planned to use a 6.8 litre, 600 horsepower, V12 engine from General Motors, also featuring carbon fibre or aluminium bodywork and all wheel drive.[3] Production plans included manufacturing 500-600 cars per year, priced at $250,000, with production handled by Roush Industries.[2]
Internal conflict within the company, including a lawsuit filed by Cunningham against Lutz and General Motors bought the project to a halt and the C7 was not produced.[4] The fibreglass concept model is currently owned by Jack Roush as part of his private collection.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Cunningham C7". Car and Driver. 1 January 2001. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- 1 2 3 "Cunningham C7 (2001) - Blog". carstyling.ru. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ↑ Marchese, Anthony (16 July 2024). "2001 Cunningham C7 Concept Car". www.rarecarsonly.com. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ↑ Yates, Brock (1 January 2003). "Cunningham suit aimed at Lutz and GM". Car and Driver. Retrieved 18 March 2012.