Trident Performance Vehicles announced today that their new two-seater sports car - the Trident Iceni - nears production. The Trident Iceni is powered by a 6.6 TD V8 diesel engine developing 550 bhp at 3800 rpm and 950 lb/ft of torque at 1800 rpm. This engine pushes the Trident Iceni from 0 to 60 mph in under 4 seconds and up to a top speed of 200 mph. The Trident Iceni can achieve these impressive performance numbers with a fuel economy of up to 100 mpg. Its engine is coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission and is also able to run on 100% biodiesel.
The Trident Iceni price is set to be around £75,000.00 pounds on the road.
Trident Press Release:
Trident Performance Vehicles have designed and produced a two-seater sports car that can reach over 200mph, get from 0-60mph in under 4 seconds and deliver up to 100mpg*.
Whilst city cars (MEGA City, Ze-O, G-Wiz) work brilliantly for people who live and work in a city, Trident represent those that travel on the M1, the M4, the M6 to get to work, people who live in
rural locations and those situations where electric cars are not (for the time being) viable due to their comparatively short range. In the meantime, the Trident Iceni offers current technology that is available now which reduces fuel consumption and therefore reduces emissions.
It's a diesel sports car and if you're able to obtain any kind of biodiesel, this can be used without any invalidation of warranty, adjustment to the engine or affect on performance.
Their fantastic fuel economy is achieved through technology called torque multiplication and it
can be applied to all diesel cars (the popularity of which is growing year on year versus petrol cars), buses, lorries and trains. It's available now, requires no further research and development and can make an immediate difference to the amount of emissions diesel vehicles produce. In short, Trident have the solution to what we're told is a huge problem.
So serious is the concern about carbon reduction, the Government affiliates itself with a number of organisations that exist to provide grants to people and/or companies that can contribute to or offer a solution.
Carbon Trust, EEDA (East of England Development Agency), Carbon Connections, HGCA (Home Grown Cereals Association), EEMS (Energy Efficiency in Motor Sport), Energy Savings Trust, Renewables East to name a few. Trident have applied to all the above mentioned agencies for grants and have received nothing – not a penny. Not only have they received no money but have struggled to get reasons for why they have failed and have been unable to find out who has received grants.
The team at Trident have invested £2.3m in the project which has enabled the completion of all the development needed to get the Iceni into production. They're now seeking funds to make this happen and satisfy their growing bank of customers.
*68.9mph at a constant 70mph was the first recorded test at Millbrook Proving Ground. The figure naturally improve at lower speeds – at 30mph, Trident's initial tests returned 108mpg. This is yet to be confirmed but they don't believe in quoting a figure for 30mph as this is unrealistic – unless you drive exclusively in a city.
The Iceni is a traditional grand tourer. With a full tank of diesel, you can expect to travel around 2000 miles without needing to fill up.
The boot has space for luggage and golf clubs – enough for a two week holiday.
The chassis is made from stainless steel and is guaranteed against corrosion for 100 years and the body is made from composite and can therefore never rust or degrade.
Trident Iceni – specification
On the road price £75,000.00
Insurance group (est) 18
0-60mph 3.7 seconds
Top speed 200mph+
At constant 70mph 68.9mpg+
Wheelbase (mm) 2650
Front track (mm) 1650
Rear track (mm) 1690
Overall length (mm) 4200
Overall width (mm) 1950
Overall height (mm) 1220
Kerb weight (kgs) 1480
Engine 6.6 TD V8
Max power 550bhp@3800rpm
Max torque 950lb/ft@1800rpm
Secific output 83bhp per litre
Power to weight ratio 402bhp per tonne
Installation Longitudinal, front, rear-wheel-drive, rear gearbox
Construction Alloy heads and iron block
Valve gear 4 per cylinder
Ignition and fuel Bosch sequential injection, fly-by-wire throttle
Gearbox type 8-speed automatic
Final drive 2.56
Suspension Front & rear double wishbones, coil springs, anti- roll bar
Steering Rack & pinion, power assisted, 2.7 turns lock to lock to lock
Brakes front dia (mm) 365
Brakes rear dia (mm) 320
Wheels front 20” x 9.5”
Wheels rear 20” x 11”
Tires front 255 x 35 x 20
Tires rear 335 x 30 x 20
