Dutton Kit Cars and their owners
Phaeton project
Went and picked up a Phaeton from Big Vern (Cheers mate!) as a rebuild project. Its an S1 but has some S2 bits from the looks of it like the rear bodywork which has the bulges for spring hangers.
The plan is to strip it back to the bare chassis and then build it up from there, new bushes, calipers etc and a new engine just not sure what yet! It came with some goodies such as some Revolution wheels with yokos, a nice stainless exhaust and a new hood.
Looking forward to getting stuck in. Here's some pics, excuse the quality they're from my phone
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Comment by Pete Clayton on April 13, 2013 at 21:03
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The car hasn't had a look in for a few weeks, hoping to do some work on the transmission tunnel tomorrow
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Comment by Adrian Southgate on March 18, 2013 at 21:52
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Its rear wheel drive, you have full control of the controls if you get my drift . Whats the worst that can happen, excess oversteer, and the problem is what exactly?
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Comment by Dave Adams on March 18, 2013 at 20:49
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My S1 in full touring trim comes in at a kerb weight of 770kg!
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I'm hoping for around 650kg and even with me in it the power to weight should still be close to 200bhp per tonne. I'm not sure how its going to drive, boost mid corner may be a bit interesting but i'm definitely looking forward to finding out!
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Comment by James Doulton on March 18, 2013 at 20:30
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Reading the report, the Caterham was 543kg. The weight as tested was 730kg, i.e. car + driver + co-driver + measurement equipment. My Melos weighs about 630Kg (dry) with the light 4 speed box and a heavy 2 litre Pinto. I'd guess that the CVH was lighter than my Pinto but the type 9 gearbox would be heavier, so maybe about 650Kg for the Phaeton?
The Caterham could be driven slowly but it had no power below 3000 and it wasn't full on until 4000, according to Autocar. I expect your turbo will pull well at low speeds as well as giving a strong surge as the revs rise. It's gonna be so good!
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Phaetons are not the lightest cars....650-750kg being typical. westys i think are closer to 500kg.
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I have an Autocar road test of a Caterham with a 1700 crossflow giving 135bhp. It did 0-60 in 5.6 seconds. I don't see any reason why yours should be slower than that because a Phaeton is about as light (I would imagine) and you'll have about the same power.
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The oracle also known as BV, a little while ago estimated with the approx weight of the car, the power, gearbox and diff I am using a 0-60 of 5.5 - 6s should be possible
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This Luego has one fitted, watch it at about 2m25s if mine goes anything like that will be very happy
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Westfield used CVH engines, Martin Heap Has a CVH in his westie. Its on twin 40's and is no slouch :-)
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