Elfin Supercharges LS1 For 50th Anniversary Streamliner - Elfin Range Prices Slashed

**JoeT** · 02-28-2007, 09:56 PM

Elfin Supercharges Holden Heart

Glann Butler
www.drive.com.au
1 March 2007

Boutique sports car maker Elfin boosts its V8 with performance capable of blitzing Ferraris and Porsche.

Boutique sports car maker Elfin has announced plans for a supercharged V8 version of its lightweight Streamliner sportscar. The 50th anniversary model will have the most powerful Holden V8 ever seen in an Australian production car, and be capable of accelerating faster than any Ferrari or Porsche production car ever built.

The engine is a 5.7-litre V8 used by previous generation Holden and HSV Commodores, supercharged for around 350kW and 660Nm. It will go into one of five limited edition Streamliner sports cars produced to celebrate Elfin's 50th anniversary in 2007.

Elfin spokesman and HSV CEO Chris Payne says the limited edition Elfin Streamliner will have the power-to-weight ratio of a V8 supercar, and be capable of sprinting from 0-100km/h "in the 3-second bracket".

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Related Thread: HSV's Tom Walkinshaw Buys Iconic Elfin Sportscar Company - Australia's Lotus?

50th Anniversary Elfin Streamliner

GotAWD · 02-28-2007, 10:04 PM

Thats intense. what would it take to get one to Canada? or wwe we see a better chance of the car makin a video game?

Kappa · 02-28-2007, 10:24 PM

Damn, GM needs to build more cars like that, maybe make something like that for Pontiac to. If only Elfin can do some work here in the states, then GMs performance would be great, besides the vette. Just a thought there, since that is one sweet ride, and I could see something like that based off the Solstice to. Can I please have one.

DemonKnightDK · 02-28-2007, 10:49 PM

yea, the LS2 even fits in the solstice....

JohnPetrosky2k · 02-28-2007, 10:57 PM

Damn thats sweet..... i'll take one in black. any chance of coming to N.A?

burningsquirrel · 02-28-2007, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DemonKnightDK

yea, the LS2 even fits in the solstice....

and so does an ls7... with a little 'extra' work lol. but the results were worth it!

DemonKnightDK · 02-28-2007, 11:41 PM

solstice hardtop+LS7+remote turbo=GOD on WHEELS

Martino_z · 02-28-2007, 11:45 PM

To be honest I truly love the MS8 clubman I think it is the best looking car in the world. The streamliner I'm not so keen on but it does look cool with that t-top. A power to weight ratio of almost 350kw per tonne is pretty cool.

chinamonty · 03-01-2007, 12:13 AM

In the article it talks about the UK. I wonder whether they would use the Vauxall dealers or set a small operation. It would certainly cause a stir in a Vauxhall dealership.

stevecmh · 03-01-2007, 12:36 AM

it looks classy... i like it

jbernie · 03-01-2007, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotAWD

Thats intense. what would it take to get one to Canada? or wwe we see a better chance of the car makin a video game?

You can race the Elfin MS8 Streamliner in Project Gotham Racing for Xbox 360.

zetaman · 03-01-2007, 02:47 AM

Note to self:

Win lotto Saturday............buy Elfin Monday

RedVee8 · 03-01-2007, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zetaman

Note to self:

Win lotto Saturday............buy Elfin Monday

What the whole company! Walkinshaw only just got them, I doubt he'd be willing to sell them on yet........

dygituljunky · 03-01-2007, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotAWD

Thats intense. what would it take to get one to Canada? or wwe we see a better chance of the car makin a video game?

Either
- alot of cash to change many many things on the car to make it meet FMVSS/CMVSS 108 standards

Or
- Get your country and your southern neighbors to adopt ECE regulations for motor vehicles, at least as an alternative to FMVSS/CMVSS 108.

At the very least, I'd like to see the US and Canadian law changed to say that, "A vehicle produced for sale in (Canada/the USA) shall meet either the following regulations or ECE standards for automotive design:"

That way we could consume cars meant for the global market and for the local market. Then we could phase out FMVSS/CMVSS in favor of the nearly-global ECE regulations adopted by, among others, all countries of the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and several Middle Eastern countries (Korea may belong in this list, too), ie, todays non-North American automotive powerhouses. See this Wikipedia article for a proper list...

Those Elfins are gorgeous! I must say, those Aussies have been making some beautiful cars, lately.

dygituljunky

MonaroSS · 03-01-2007, 08:59 AM

Note to self...

Use my Lotto winnings to modify the GRP front/rear panels and windscreen.

New Custom Side & Rear Profile

Old Standard Side & Rear (too tall & short)

New Custom Front

Old Standard Front (a little odd)

02-28-2007, 09:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoeT GMI's Holden Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wollongong, Australia Drives: 2003 Holden Monaro CV8 Posts: 4,854	Elfin Supercharges LS1 For 50th Anniversary Streamliner - Elfin Range Prices Slashed Elfin Supercharges Holden Heart Glann Butler www.drive.com.au 1 March 2007 Boutique sports car maker Elfin boosts its V8 with performance capable of blitzing Ferraris and Porsche. Boutique sports car maker Elfin has announced plans for a supercharged V8 version of its lightweight Streamliner sportscar. The 50th anniversary model will have the most powerful Holden V8 ever seen in an Australian production car, and be capable of accelerating faster than any Ferrari or Porsche production car ever built. The engine is a 5.7-litre V8 used by previous generation Holden and HSV Commodores, supercharged for around 350kW and 660Nm. It will go into one of five limited edition Streamliner sports cars produced to celebrate Elfin's 50th anniversary in 2007. Elfin spokesman and HSV CEO Chris Payne says the limited edition Elfin Streamliner will have the power-to-weight ratio of a V8 supercar, and be capable of sprinting from 0-100km/h "in the 3-second bracket". Click here to continue article Elfin Website - Includes New Videos Related Thread: HSV's Tom Walkinshaw Buys Iconic Elfin Sportscar Company - Australia's Lotus? 50th Anniversary Elfin Streamliner

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GotAWD 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,028	Re: Elfin Supercharges LS1 For 50th Anniversary Streamliner Thats intense. what would it take to get one to Canada? or wwe we see a better chance of the car makin a video game?

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Kappa 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 336	Re: Elfin Supercharges LS1 For 50th Anniversary Streamliner Damn, GM needs to build more cars like that, maybe make something like that for Pontiac to. If only Elfin can do some work here in the states, then GMs performance would be great, besides the vette. Just a thought there, since that is one sweet ride, and I could see something like that based off the Solstice to. Can I please have one. __________________ As I've said before, CR is good when buying appliances. Cars are far more than that. After all, there's no Vacuum Trend or Washer & Drier magazine, now is there.

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JohnPetrosky2k 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fairless Hills, PA Drives: 1998 Midnight Blue Pontiac Trans Am 1989 Black Posts: 132	Re: Elfin Supercharges LS1 For 50th Anniversary Streamliner Damn thats sweet..... i'll take one in black. any chance of coming to N.A? __________________ [ 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS ][ 1998 Pontiac Trans AM "WS7" ]

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Martino_z 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brunswick East, Vic Drives: Two wheels Posts: 781	Re: Elfin Supercharges LS1 For 50th Anniversary Streamliner To be honest I truly love the MS8 clubman I think it is the best looking car in the world. The streamliner I'm not so keen on but it does look cool with that t-top. A power to weight ratio of almost 350kw per tonne is pretty cool.

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03-01-2007, 12:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
chinamonty 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shenzhen, China Drives: Buses and ferries. Company cars Audi A4, A6 and Posts: 1,463	Re: Elfin Supercharges LS1 For 50th Anniversary Streamliner In the article it talks about the UK. I wonder whether they would use the Vauxall dealers or set a small operation. It would certainly cause a stir in a Vauxhall dealership.

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MonaroSS 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,256	Re: Elfin Supercharges LS1 For 50th Anniversary Streamliner Note to self... Use my Lotto winnings to modify the GRP front/rear panels and windscreen. New Custom Side & Rear Profile Old Standard Side & Rear (too tall & short) New Custom Front Old Standard Front (a little odd)

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