Vuhl 05 is a Mexican Made EcoBoost-Powered Sports Car
The Vuhl 05 has been officially unveiled packing a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine with 285 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, making it good for a 3.7-second 0-60 mph
Priced at around $106,000 (£59,000), the Vuhl 05 will only be available with a manual transmission and weighs in at around 1,530 pounds. Making it even more race-inspired, the Vuhl 05 sports car won’t sport be sporting ABS but will feature a Brembo brake system. Even though it’ll have a top speed of 152 mph, the Vuhl 05 is clearly built to take on tracks with plenty of twists.
Vuhl is planning to build 50 units per year with the first 20 being Edition One versions sporting black anodized aluminum on the side, matte silver exterior, and larger 17-inch wheels (front) and 18-inch wheels (rear). The standard model will come equipped with one size smaller in the front and the rear. The Vuhl 05 will be in action at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
As for its development and production, the Vuhl 05 has its bodies fabricated in Canada while the final production is done in Mexico City. Testing on the vehicle was done by Michelin in America, while the handling was tuned in the United Kingdom.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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