The
Trident Iceni is a bespoke two-seater sports car laid out in
a traditional front engine, rear wheel drive configuration.
The Iceni was originally revealed in 2002 as a prototype, the
production model is due in 2009
The fully folded stainless steel chassis of the Trident Iceni
is guaranteed against corrosion for 100 years, and forms a complete
safety cell around the occupants protecting against front and
side impact. With its unique central spine rollover protection,
it has been tested and proven to have the highest torsional
rigidity (17000lb/ft per degree) of any car tested.
The curvaceous body of the Trident Iceni is formed from a lightweight
composite material, and can be ordered in any color.
The engine of the Trident Iceni is a GM sourced, 6.6l V8 turbo
diesel. Its location, although in the front, is behind the centre
line of the front axle, making its position more mid-engine
than front engine. The power supplied is in excess of 375 bhp
at 3100 rpm, whilst its torque in excess of 520lb/ft at 1800
rpm gives us an extremely easy car to drive with low engine
speed (maximum 4500 revs) and it will last for up to 250,000
miles. The engine is capable of running on either standard diesel
or biodiesel with absolutely no modifications needed.
Further innovations of the Trident Iceni include a fixed seating
position with electrically adjustable pedal box and steering
column and four oculight removable roof panels. The Iceni is
available in one model with a large variety of no-cost options
and color schemes to suit the buyer.
Below is the press release from Trident:
Trident Performance Vehicles have designed and produced a two-seater
sports car that can reach over 200mph, get from 0-60mph in under
4 seconds and deliver up to 100mpg*.
Whilst city cars (MEGA City, Ze-O, G-Wiz) work brilliantly for
people who live and work in a city, Trident represent those
that travel on the M1, the M4, the M6 to get to work, people
who live in rural locations and those situations where electric
cars are not (for the time being) viable due to their comparitively
short range. In the meantime, the Trident Iceni offers current
technology that is available now which reduces fuel consumption
and therefore reduces emissions.
It's a diesel sports car and if you're able to obtain any kind
of biodiesel, this can be used without any invalidation of warranty,
adjustment to the engine or affect on performance.
Their fantastic fuel economy is achieved through technology
called torque multiplication and it can be applied to all diesel
cars (the popularity of which is growing year on year versus
petrol cars), buses, lorries and trains. It's available now,
requires no further research and development and can make an
immediate difference to the amount of emissions diesel vehicles
produce. In short, Trident have the solution to what we're told
is a huge problem.
So serious is the concern about carbon reduction, the Government
affiliates itself with a number of organisations that exist
to provide grants to people and/or companies that can contribute
to or offer a solution.
Carbon Trust, EEDA (East of England Development Agency), Carbon
Connections, HGCA (Home Grown Cereals Association), EEMS (Energy
Efficiency in Motor Sport), Energy Savings Trust, Renewables
East to name a few. Trident have applied to all the above mentioned
agencies for grants and have received nothing – not a penny.
Not only have they received no money but have struggled to get
reasons for why they have failed and have been unable to find
out who has received grants.
The team at Trident have invested £2.3m in the project which
has enabled the completion of all the development needed to
get the Iceni into production. They're now seeking funds to
make this happen and satisfy their growing bank of customers.
*68.9mph at a constant 70mph was the first recorded test at
Millbrook Proving Ground. The figure naturally improve at lower
speeds – at 30mph, Trident's initial tests returned 108mpg.
This is yet to be confirmed but they don't believe in quoting
a figure for 30mph as this is unrealistic – unless you drive
exclusively in a city.
The Iceni is a traditional grand tourer. With a full tank of
diesel, you can expect to travel around 2000 miles without needing
to fill up.
The boot has space for luggage and golf clubs – enough for a
two week holiday.
The chassis is made from stainless steel and is guaranteed against
corrosion for 100 years and the body is made from composite
and can therefore never rust or degrade.
Environmentally Responsible Motoring
Torque multiplication keeps a car's rev range low. It is this
that decreases fuel consumption and reduces emissions. For example,
at 70mph, the Iceni is running at 980 rpm whereas the average
car runs at between 2500 and 3500 rpm at 70mph. This means a
6.6l V8 can be more economical than a 2.0l. Essentially, a big
engine doing no work is more efficient than a smaller engine
doing lots of work.
So we have achieved environmentally responsible motoring.
The longevity of the stainless steel chassis also raises a green
thumbs up. Constructed from folded sheet and not box section,
it forms a safety cell around the occupants so that driver and
passenger are surrounded by a structure with exceptional torsional
rigidity. The 'spine' is part of the chassis, forming a kind
of north-south rollcage.
Because everything apart from the lights, number plates and
roof pods is bolted to the chassis, the body is unstressed.
Strong and light, made from composite, it has no straight edges
and is finished in any colour. This gives you a lot of choice,
perhaps too much, so we will also offer a selection of carefully
chosen colours. No extra charge for pearl or metallic paint
– there are no 'options' on the Iceni, we instead offer a high,
standard specification.Then you can choose one or two colours
of leather for the interior. There are thirty to choose from.
Even the oculight roof pods and front headlight pods are available
in four colour tints.
SatNav, MP3, DVB, electrically operated steering column and
pedal box, electric windows, central locking, ABS, camera/monitor
'mirrors', 4 removable oculight roof pods which allow hard-top,
targa-top or convertible for driver and passenger independently,
two-tone leather, all standard.
There will be a two-year manufacturers warranty and service
intervals are 1year/100,000 miles. No extra zeros there – if
you complete 100,000 miles in a year, it's still just the same
one service.
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