The Felino CB7 is a Quebec-born vehicle that Antoine Bessette, the man behind the project, describes as a vehicle that was "purpose built for the track" that could also be street legal. The company took four years to develop and build the concept ->ke169 car using only the finest materials around. The CB7 was unveiled at the 2014 Montreal International Auto Show, and from the looks of things, Felino built and developed a track racer that has the potential to be talked about by a lot of people for a long time.

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2014 Felino CB7

Specifications
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  • Model: 2014 Felino CB7
  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Horsepower: 525
  • Torque: 489
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Pros
Cons

Exterior

The Felino CB7 looks really angry, doesn't it? Granted, there's an Audi R8-esque look to the CB7, although the latter does come with a bigger grille and four curved horizontal cross bars on both sides of the grille. The headlights are configured to be slanted inwards, drawing that visual illusion of the CB7 having cocked eyebrows.

The overall shape of the hood also lends into the aggressive-looking appearance of the sports car. The overall shape of the CB7, though, is another matter entirely. It's a teardrop-shaped coupe that doesn't really excite us, let alone leave us with that itch to buy one.

Dimensions

Length

165 inches

Width

75.9 inches

Height

45 inches

Wheelbase

96.5 inches


Exterior Specifications

Body

Composite and carbon fiber body panels

Mirrors

Side and back-up cameras

Wing

Integrated to bodywork

Diffuser

Carbon fiber

Front Lights

HID Performance Lights


Interior

There are no interior photos to look at, but the Formula type driving position lends credence to the our thinking that the interior doesn't have much in the way amenities. The sports car has a two-seat capacity and the carbon-fiber dashboard, which are both nice touches, and are what you'd expect from a sporty racer. There's also an on-board data-acquisition system, a generally useful tool for anybody who wants to take the CB7 out on the track.

Other than what you'd expect to see from a track-spec racer with street capabilities, the CB7's cabin won't be winning any luxury and high-quality entertainment awards any time soon.

Interior Specifications

Seating capacity

2

Driver seat

Molded carbon fiber (std)

Driving position

Formula type

Seat belts

6-point harness (std)

Steering

Removable quick-steering (std)

Dashboard

Carbon fiber (std)

Technical data

On-board data acquisition system (std)

Driver comfort

Optional race suit cooling


Drivertrain

The Felino CB7 is powered by a 6.2-liter, V-8 engine that's been mounted inside the bump on the rear end and mates to a six-speed manual transmission. Output has been tapped at 525 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 489 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm. No word yet on performance numbers, but we estimate the car to be capable of hitting 60 mph in around four seconds to go with a top speed of 190 mph.

Engine Specifications

Engine

6.2 liters V-8

Bore and stroke

4.06 x 3.62 inches

Compression rate

10.7:1

Engine block

Cast aluminum

Horsepower (HP@rpm)

525 @ 6300

Torque (lb.pi@rpm)

489 @ 4400

Transmission

6-speed manual, optional sequential box


Chassis & Suspension

Nothing to surprising with the chassis and suspension of the CB7. The front and rear suspension features an independent, double-wishbone setup in cast aluminum with an adjustable spring and compression rate. Same goes for the brakes on the front and rear, as they feature six-piston and four-piston calipers, respectively.

Chassis & Suspension Specifications

Drive Wheels

Rear wheel drive

Engine Location

Mid forward

Front Suspension

Independent, double wishbone cast aluminum,

Adjustable spring and compression rate

Rear Suspension

Independent, double wishbone cast aluminum,

Adjustable spring and compression rate

Front Brakes

Discs , 355 mm diameter, 6-piston caliper,

Optional carbon fiber

Rear Brakes

Discs , 355 mm diameter, 4-piston caliper,

Optional carbon fiber


Price

Felino says that an entry model of the CB7 has been tentatively priced at just under $100,000, with the final price scheduled to be announced soon.

Competition

2013 Sin R1

An equally new addition to the list of highly anticipated, albeit relatively unknown sports cars is the Sin R1, which is a racy exotic that comes with a swooping hood, a sharp angular nose, raised arches, and most importantly, a similar GM-sourced 6.2-liter, V-8 engine that produces 525 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque.

The R1 is incredibly light, s it weighs just 1,200 kg (2,645 pounds) and has a 60:40 weight distribution that nets enough balance to provide superior handling in high speeds.

We’re waiting for the day when the R1 and the 2CB7 line up next to each other on the track. If for nothing else, it should make for a fascinating race that will prove that even if you don’t carry the names of Ferrari and Lamborghini , you can still build an equally impressive performance car with matching good looks to boot.

2014 Lucra 2.2

Another new carmaker with big dreams for its vehicle is Lucra and its 2.2, which also carries a styling language that's very unique, albeit with a few style points taken from the Corvette Stingray Concept.

Full details are still limited about the 2.2, but it won't surprise us if it also carries a GM-sourced, 6.2-liter V-8 with 530 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque under its hood. This would net it a 0-to-60 mph time of just under three seconds and a top speed of around 190 mph.

Conclusion

We're on the fence with the Felino CB7. On one hand, the front end design gets huge marks from us, but the overall shape is just...weird. The engine is pretty big, too, but it also comes with a mighty impressive output that really drives home the point of the car's identity as a natural track car.