Classic car given modern edge
A new GT road car that will be limited to about 30 models aims to combine classic form and contemporary function after drawing inspiration from a road and race legend – the 1959 250 GT SWB.
RML Group, a UK-based engineering company, has designed the vehicle that is known as the RML Short Wheelbase and has a front-mounted Ferrari V12 engine.
The car can produce 568Nm of torque and drive is delivered to the rear wheels through a Ferrari six-speed manual gearbox, and controlled by an open-gated manual shift. It has a top speed of about 300kph and clocks 0-100kph in 4.1 seconds.
Michael Mallock, chief executive of RML, says the Short Wheelbase was never conceived to compete with a typical supercar’s acceleration or top speed.
“Our car takes a step back from that, and while it’s certainly rapid, our emphasis has always been on capturing a more organic driving experience, with less intervention and more useable performance, while still making it comfortable and convenient enough for people to enjoy regularly on modern roads,” he explains.
The car has reimagined features such as the stacked rear lights, exposed fuel filler and chip-cutter front grille.
On the inside, the styling remains classic but also boasts electrically adjustable seats, satnav, air conditioning, cupholders and smartphone connectivity.
The RML Short Wheelbase is due to go on sale in the last quarter of 2021.
