The AF-8 model will be launched in 2010 and will be an 'entry-level' model derived from the company's AF-10, that will be launched soon.

The choice of the engine is still to be determined: the company is investigating the use of a 7-liters t 550-hp V8 unit by General Motors as well as a turbo-diesel engine.

Like the AF-10 model, the AF-8 will have a composite steel-carbon chassis. Dimensions will be more compact both in footprint and overhangs and the general aim of the project is to create a supercar that can be "driven as an everyday car."

The price will be approximately £120,000 and the production volume is expected to be in the 25-50 units per year range. A Supercharged version is expected to be released at later date.

Estimated performace figures are a 0-60 mph sprint in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 204 mph ().

Additional features are a 6 speed manual transmission by Graziano, 19 inches wheels and a full leather interior.

Design

The main design elements include large flat surfaces, coke bottle style shaping to the overall footprint of the car and a ‘smiling face’ design to the front of the car.

All these styling cues are intended to pay homage to Le Mans Sports Cars and F1 cars.

The door opening system is conventional as opposed to the 'Le Mans style' door of the AF-10.

Among the aerodynamic features are front separate wings, active rear wing and fixed rear diffuser.

A dihedral reflex aperture or 'reverse NACA duct' is located behind the front wheels in the door outer skin and allows for air pressure release and hot air relief from front disc brakes.

he full carbon and steel frame chassis features steel front and rear crash structures and cradles.

The carbon fibre with honeycomb and nomex sandwhiches allow for further weight savings and stiffness advantages.

About Arash Cars

The Arash AF-10

Arash Cars was founded in March 2006 and has been working on AF10 ever since.

The styling drawings were made in March 2005 by Arash Farboud Designs and have since been converted into computer models and aerodynamic CFD mesh models.

The chassis was designed over a 6 month period by Ashley Gaunt in association with Arash Cars to package the bodywork and chosen engine.

The company is located in Sawston on the ourskirts of Cambridge.

The facility in Sawston Cambridge is equipped with a styling studio, painting booth, carbon lamination room, parts despatch area, Carbon Curing Autoclave Oven and polished epoxy floored car assembly stations.

For more information visit www.arashcars.com.

(Source: Arash Cars via Autoblog.com)