Tasteful and unostentatious the LE50 promises lightweight thrills in terms of agility and performance, and is built using a new seam-welded body for authenticity and added rigidity to cope with contemporary handling expectations and performance. Unapologetically classic in appearance the LE50 sports period bumpers and Dunlop wheels shod with relatively slim 195/65R15 rubber, and retains live-axle rear suspension, which is however reworked with four-links for improved ride and handling.
Powered by a modified Mazda MX-5 2-liter four-cylinder driving the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox and optional limited-slip differential, the LE50’s engine has been dramatically re-worked, and with 45mm individual throttle bodies is high-revving and muscular. Developing 214BHP at 7200rpm and 175lb/ft at 3600rpm, the 941kg LE50 hits 100km/h in 5.1-seconds and tops out at 260km/h, while a 238BHP optional Plus version is available.
Specifications
Engine, transmission and performance
- 2013 Mazda 2.0 litre 4 cylinder aluminium engine.
- Billet crank, billet rods, Teflon coated forged pistons, solid lifters, variable cam timing
- 45mm direct to head throttle bodies
- Omex engine management
- 2013 Mazda 6 speed aluminium manual transmission o 6 speed paddle shift auto also available
- 9:1 ratio rear differential
- 0-60 mph: 5.1 seconds
- Top speed: 160 mph
- Power: 214bhp @ 7200rpm
- Max torque: 236 Nm
- Compression ratio: 10.8:1
- Max rpm: 7800
- Power to weight: 227 bhp / tonne
Body, chassis and dimensions
- Built on a brand new, bespoke British Motor Heritage body shell
- Full seam welded body
- 1965 MkI GT specification wearing chrome bumpers and Dunlop wheels
- Bonded rear windows
- Wheel base: 2.312 meters
- Front track: 1.24 meters
- Rear track: 1.25 meters
- Built Gross weight: 941kg
- Front Left: 236KG – Front Right: 236.5 KG o Rear Left: 234 KG – Rear Right: 235 KG
- Fuel tank capacity: 54-Litres / 7-Gallons
Suspension and brakes
- LM25 aluminium front suspension wishbones and uprights
- Front adjustable front telescopic dampers
- Bespoke spring and anti roll bar ratios
- Bespoke 5 link rear suspension system
- Fully adjustable coil over telescopic dampers and springs
- Billet alloy 4 piston front brake calipers with ventilated discs
- Stainless steel braided Goodridge hoses
Internal construction and trim
- All cars built as 2 seater GT specification
- Fully lined with Dynamat sound deadening
- Dynaliner heat insulation applied to all floors, bulkheads tunnel and roof
- Alcantara coverings to all crash rails, dash top, centre tunnel and head lining with ‘French stitch’ seams (Choice of colours available)
- Wilton carpets throughout (Choice of colours available)
- Aluminium luggage rails to rear deck area (Optional)
- Leather luggage straps to rear shelf (Optional)
- Fully trimmed concealed storage area under rear deck
- Connolly leather door and panel coverings (Choice of colours available)
- Alcantara seat coverings (Choice of colours available)
- Connolly hide seat coverings (Optional)
- Hand formed alloy seat shells on adjustable runners
- Bespoke period Smiths instruments manufactured in the original style with fully digital internals. Each instrument states the chassis number of the vehicle
- Choice of period or contemporary steering wheels
Additional features
- Chrystal headlights
- Foot controlled hi / low beam dip switch
- Remote central locking (Optional)
- Electric windows
- Air conditioning (Optional)
- Winter pack comprising heated seats and front windscreen (Optional)
- Integrated premium ‘JL Audio’ stereo system with iPod connectivity
- DAB Digital radio and blue tooth hands free (Optional)
- Rear heated screen
- Separate ignition and Bakerlite ‘push’ starter button
- Power steering (Optional)
- Limited slip differential (Optional)
- Rear seats (Optional)
- Wire wheels (Optional)
- 3 ear spinners (Optional)
- Cruise control (Optional)
- 6 speed paddle shift auto (Optional)
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