Prodrive Unveiles P2

I think this is awesome, i have to admit.



Prodrive has unveiled P2, its unique two-seater sports car, which has gone from concept to reality in just nine months.

P2 is a fully working car featuring Prodrive’s latest technology and which has been entirely designed, engineered and built by the motorsport and automotive specialist at its operations at Banbury and Warwick in the UK.

P2 was the idea of Prodrive chairman and chief executive, David Richards, who wanted to create something that used the skills of every part of the business and demonstrated the company’s capabilities.

He said: "What we created is P2, a unique two-seater sports car, which has gone from concept to reality in just nine months and which is the perfect manifestation of what happens when our inspirational ideas combine with our innovative approach."

Prodrive’s philosophy behind the design of the car was practical performance. Weighing just 2424 lbs (1100 kg) and with a power to weight ratio of more than 350 bhp/tone, P2 is expected to reach 60 mph from standstill in under four seconds and carry on to 175 mph (280 km/h). Yet, despite the focus on weight reduction, P2 has all the comforts of any modern car, with a six speaker stereo system, power assisted steering and electric windows.

P2 uses a modified Subaru Impreza STi engine and all wheel drivetrain, which incorporate two of Prodrive’s innovative technologies to enhance performance – ALS (Anti-Lag System) and ATD (Active Torque Dynamics).

The two-liter flat-four engine is fitted with Prodrive’s ALS . This has been derived from the same system currently used on the Prodrive-designed Subaru World Rally Car, but modified for use on the road. ALS can keep the turbo on boost at low engine speeds, giving the car immediate throttle response and improved performance by using more of the engine’s 424 lb-ft (575 Nm) of torque throughout the rev range.

To use this power more effectively, Prodrive’s ATD system is fitted to P2’s drivetrain. It uses an active centre and active rear differential to control the torque split between the front and rear of the car and across the rear axle to optimize the car’s handling characteristics. For example, should the car begin to understeer while on power, then more torque will be pushed to the rear wheels, while if it began to oversteer then drive is sent to the front of the car, balancing it in all situations.

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Specifications
Layout: Front Engine, All Wheel Drive
Acceleration 0-60 mph: < 4 seconds
Top Speed: (Estimated) 175 mph (280 km/h)
Power: 349 bhp (260 kW)
Torque: 424 lb-ft (575 Nm)
Tyres: 235/35 ZR19
Dimensions Length: 152.5 in
Width: 72.3 in
Height: 51.1 in
Weight: 2424 lb (1100 kg)

Looks pretty hot... not thinking I will see one of these in the US any time soom

I forgot to add, it is expected that it will have a retail price of approximately £40,000 ($70,000).

So not bad then

It's an odd-looking car - I wouldn't call it attractive, exactly, but it's certainly eye-catching.

I can't help but be a bit suspicious of those torque/hp/performance figures, though - the idea of getting 360bhp and over 570Nm from a 2L flat 4 (regardless of turbo and anti-lag systems) just seems implausible.

Still, it may be the perfect supercar "for the rest of us" (well, those of us who have US$70,000 for a car, which kinda rules me out). It'll be very interesting to see how this one develops.

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Originally posted by Watty

I forgot to add, it is expected that it will have a retail price of approximately £40,000 ($70,000).

So not bad then

Lets add Finnish car taxes and other shit, the final price will be 80,000 - 100,000€.

But it's a great looking car. Never heard of it though.

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Originally posted by Atavist

I can't help but be a bit suspicious of those torque/hp/performance figures, though - the idea of getting 360bhp and over 570Nm from a 2L flat 4 (regardless of turbo and anti-lag systems) just seems implausible.

Well these are the people that do Subaru's Rally Cars, so i wouldnt say its implausible. I know what you mean though.


@Ascaris... The company Prodrive, see above answer as to who they are Owned by David Richards ex BAR Racing

Ah, it's that company. I knew it's real thing, but now I saw first time what they do.

looks like an audi tt, ford mondeo, maserati cross. it will certainly turn heads and put the frighteners on people when it screams up behind you and you see it in the rear view. i'd probably have one if i had the money.