Introduction
The Peterborough-based company has produced over 300
sports racing cars. In it's first year of production, the Radical
SR3 has set new standards of performance and handling. The car
has become the benchmark by which all extreme sportscars must
be judged.
The full-race SR3 Supersport
has proven to be the world's fastest one-make sports racing
car, lapping circuits at near Formula 3 times, providing discerning
club racers with the ultimate driving experience at a very competitive
price, whilst a road-legal* SR3 Tracksport has lapped the BBC's
Top Gear test circuit in 1 minute 15 seconds, eight seconds
faster than it's nearest rival, the Pagani Zonda. The same car
lapped EVO magazine's test track in the wet, 11 seconds faster
than a Porsche GT3's dry lap time.
At it's first attempt
in 2002, the 1500cc SR3 narrowly missed being the fastest production
car around the historical 14-mile Nürburgring 'Nordschleife'
circuit. In August 2003, the awesome SR3 Turbo was despatched
to the German circuit, and on it's first - and only - flying
lap, smashed the existing record by a massive 13 seconds.
On the road (in the UK
only), the SR3 has also proved a sensation, providing superbike
performance and a head-turning presence that cannot be matched.
Even Motorcycle News proclaimed that the Radical SR3-LM was
nearly as good as a Ducati 999s!
A host of design and
technical innovations are incorporated into the SR3. The removable
lightweight bodywork looks spectacular from every angle. The
patented suspension system gives incredible grip and drivability.
A range of Powertec engines provide fearsome performance with
high levels of reliability, while four-pot calipers and ventilated
disc brakes give eye-popping stopping power. The unique Quaife-built
drive system incorporates a slick and reliable reverse gear
system, and a torque-bias limited-slip differential for optimum
power delivery.
If extreme performance,
handling and style, with race-proven safety are top of your
wish list, the SR3 is in a league of it's own.
"There is nothing
much outside Formula 1 that will give you the same sensation
of speed and handling that you'll get in an SR3, and unlike
a Formula 1 car, a passenger can come along for the ride. I
was so impressed that I joined the Radical Enduro championship
this year in an SR3 Supersport, my first full-time racing programme
since my Formula 1 career was brought to a premature end."
- Martin Donnelly - (ex-Lotus Formula 1 driver -
1990).
Radical SR3 Safety
The SR3 sets new standards of safety for the discerning
club racer and trackday enthusiast. In addition to the major
benefit of having enclosed wheels, Radical's spaceframe chassis
incorporates a range of safety features. An integral roll cage
complies with the latest FIA, MSA and SCCA regulations and the
high-strength footwell incorporates an adjustable pedal box,
positioned to the rear of the front wheel centre line.