The engine

The car is powered by the six cylinder, 2.5 litre TR6 engine, bored up to 2.7 litres. The gearbox has four gears in an H-pattern. Unlike the original version which had 105 -150 horsepower, the engine for the HB Special enjoys over 180 horsepower. Other adjustments made to the engine are: 

1. Lightened flywheel to liven the engine appropriately
2. Fast road specification camshaft to ensure driveability
3. Race exhaust to provide additional horsepower and sound
4. Oil cooler

The body

The body is made out of a carbon shell – the material they use in F1! It weighs only 23 kg and is extremely strong. Although it is fairly new age material it is quite evident that if carbon was available in the late 50s, as it is today, there would be no question about whether or not they would have used it. We are not trying to copy or improve those wonderful Barchetta styled cars – we simply wouldn’t be able to. But we do try to come as close to the authentic idea as possible. The lightest possible body shell on a rolling chassis and form equals function.

The cockpit is made out of aluminum to keep the period feel. Handcrafted switches in the cockpit and snug leather bucket seats to keep you in position.  

The chassis

The chassis is that of the Triumph TR6. This choice is derived from different criteria. Independent front and rear suspension, availability of specialized upgrades and improvements. The HB Special chassis includes the following upgrades: 

• Independent, lowered rear and front suspension in line with racing car standards
• Upgraded back drums and front brake discs to maximize brake power and to minimize fading on the mountain passes
• Adjustable shock absorbers to easily dampen or stiffen the ride
• Upgraded front stabilizer to minimize roll over
• Race steering rack (rack and pinion) to maximize road feel.