Carbon Piranha, a restomod project using the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 chassis #148
A group of British OEM companies will join forces under the name Vision 148 to carry out a restomod project on a super saloon from the 80s, named the Carbon Piranha.
Using the chassis of the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 numbered #148, Carbon Piranha will showcase showcase bleeding-edge manufacturing and materials technology.
The original condition of the car has not been disclosed, but based on the images, it appears that the classic vehicle may have long been neglected and unused for quite some time.
The car will be sent to ASM Auto Recycling for a dismantling process where each panel will be scanned using 3D technology.
The results of this scanning process will be used by Yasid Design to create a brand-new carbon fiber body framework template.
The iconic vehicle will then be constructed by the Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC), a component supplier for the motorsport and aerospace industries, with a target weight of around 1,000 kg, which is 210 kg lighter than the original model.
Finally, the inline-four 2.0-liter turbo engine will be rebuilt by the original supplier, Cosworth.
The exterior design of the Carbon Piranha displays mastery in carbon fiber construction, followed by more modern light units and larger wheel arches.
It also retains the whaletail spoiler structure, along with a redesigned boot lid spoiler for a more aggressive appearance.
