Phæton 5
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The design brief was simple, to produce a 21st century version of the best selling "Super-Kit Car" in the World - the Dutton Phæton, 1000's upon 1000's were made since 1973.
The Phæton is not just a car - it's a story of heritage reborn. Fifty three years of innovation refined for today's driver. 2000cc, 160bhp, 4 wheel disc brakes, ABS, 6 speed gearbox, limited slip differential all as standard.
Once the body is unbolted (6 bolts)and lifted off by 2 adults the complete rolling chassis can be built up in a day.
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Specifications for Phæton 5
| inch | mm | |
| Overall Length | 139 | 3,530 |
| Overall Width | 68 | 1,727 |
| Ground Clearance under chassis * | 5(F) 6(R) | 127(F) 150(R) |
| Track | 57 | 1,447 |
| Wheel base | 86 | 2,184 | Weight (dry) total | 1,510(lb) | 685(kg) | Weight front axle** | 760(lb) | 345(kg) | Weight rear axle** | 750(lb) | 340(kg) | POWER | 2000cc 233 bhp/tonne | 1800cc 189 bhp/tonne |
* Phæton 5 has - as standard - Gaz coil-overs so ride height and damping are adjustable
** A pure weight distribution of 50/50
| SPECIFICATIONS (typical, depending on MX5 donor) | |
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Left or Right hand drive. 5 or 6 speed gearbox. 1800cc or 2000cc 4 cyl engine. Limited slip diff. 4 Gaz adjustable coilover dampers. 4 Faulkner racing springs. Stainless steel side exhaust system. Power steering (can be immobilised if preferred). Adjustable steering column. Fully reclining black leather front seats with head rests. Heated seats. 12V 120W power socket. 3 rear storage boxes, 1 lockable. Interior lamp. 11 gallon/50L fuel tank. Diagonally split ABS dual brake system, servo, disc front and rear. Locking/immobiliser. | |
| 7J x 17" Aluminium 10 spoke wheels with low profile 205/45/R17 tyres. 1 internal dipping mirror. 2 door mirrors. Heater. Halogen headlamps, Pair fog lamps, LED rear lamps inc fog and reversing, LED front and side indicators, hazard warning. 3rd brake light. Speedo, rev counter, fuel gauge, water temp, oil temp. Wiper 2 speed + Mist + Int. |
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| What you get in the Phæton 5 kit: | |
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Fully assembled:- Body tub in your colour + all internal flooring in black bonded monocoque unit BOLTED to:- Complete finished steel space frame, painted. Locking/hinged bonnet. Locking/hinged boot lid. Loose:- Front diff mounting Rear gearbox mounting Windscreen with interior mirror plinth and aluminium surround. Black carbon fibre effect dashboard with all holes precision cut. Whole set of cupro nickel brake pipes. Whole set copper fuel pipes. Complete stainless steel exhaust system. 2 front/2 rear suspension adjustable GAZ dampers. 2 front/2 rear Faulkner racing coil springs. Extended handbrake rod. Steel roll-over bar. GRP black roll-over bar surround. Pair wiper arms/blades. Battery master switch and cables. Full set of decals - 2 off black DUTTON PHÆTON 5 (sides), 5 off DUTTON (4 hub cap + 1 steer wheel centre). Light pack:- pair 7 inch headlamps + side, pair LED front indicators, pair LED repeaters, pair combined LED rear - stop/side/reverse/fog/indicator, Front/Rear lighting wiring diagrams. Black carpet set. GRP heater box. Loose pack:- Fasteners sundry brackets. Wiring Front diff mounts. Gearbox mounts. |
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