GTM Spyder Cabriolet - New

The GTM Spyder is a 2 seat sports car manufactured in kit form by GTM Sports Cars in the UK. The car has the looks, handling and performance of a Lotus Exige with the benefit of a larger cabin and smaller footprint.

The chassis of the car consists of a composite moulding with very large box sections giving high beam and torsional stiffness together with high impact strength. The vehicle is a soft top version of the GTM Libra which has full "Low Volume Compliance". The fabric roof of the vehicle is easily remove-able and can be stored in the boot behind the engine. Roll over protection is provided by "dual" roll hoops immediately behind the seats.

The front clip contains the cooling system, battery and spare tyre mounted to provide additional impact protection. The rear clip which contains a small boot lifts up to provide easy access to the engine and transmission. The fibreglass doors are heavily reinforced with steel beams for side impact protection.

The powertrain is a near new 190 BHP unit as fitted to the Lotus Exige. The engine is an 1800CC IL4 fitted with a 6 speed transaxle meeting ADR 79/00.

Independent suspension includes unequal length wishbones at the front, twin trailing arms at the rear all with coil over adjustable GAZ dampers and adjustable anti roll bars. Wheels are 7.5"JJ x 16" alloy rims with Toyo T1R radial ply performance tyres (205/45 R16 front) and (225/40 ZR 16 rear).The dual braking system features 4 spot callipers at the front clamping down on 300mm diameter ventilated discs. Weight without occupants 800kg.

This particular car will require ICV engineering ($3k estimate) before the car can be registered. This process can leverage the IP produced for the GTM Coupe and should be relatively straight forward. The car cost $70 k to build with concourse paintwork and a custom interior. Everything in the car is new and of best quality. I am happy to take offers on the car without the engine; maybe somebody out there wants to fit a Honda K20A!