Keating TKR
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The Keating TKR [1] is a British sports car by Keating Supercars. It uses parts from the Saleen S7 and the Pagani Zonda. The company that produces it (Keating; formerly known as Barabus Sportscars Ltd) was founded by Tony Keating and is based in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. The TKR features a twin turbo-charged 7.0L V8 petrol engine derived from the General Motors LS (LS7) series developing 2,002 hp (1,493 kW). According to Keating, it can accelerate from 0–60 in two seconds.[2]
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Keating TKR | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Keating Supercars |
Production | 2009–present |
Assembly | UK |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-seat Berlinetta |
Layout | Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 7.0L Twin turbocharged V8, 2002bhp |
Transmission | 5-Speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Length | 4,413 millimetres (173.7 in) |
Width | 1,900 millimetres (75 in) |
Height | 1,145 millimetres (45.1 in) |
Curb weight | 1,190 kilograms (2,620 lb) |
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The TKR has been recorded travelling at 260.1 mph[3][4] at the El Mirage Lake, California. In 2010 the TKR was set to be the car of choice to break the blind land speed record. The car crashed on a test run and was unable to break this record.