Superformance MKIII-R

The Superformance MKIII-R

Introducing the all new Superformance MKIII-R. This is what you get when you take an Old-School Classic and infuse a bit of modern day flair. The MKIII-R retains much of its original shape and wheelbase but gets it's bold and aggressive look with the addition of integrated "Scalloped" Fenders and Hood. Black Mesh Side and Fender Vents also add aero to the overall grittier appearance. To ensure a complete, aesthetic, and functional package, the MKIII-R also comes with a beefy rear diffuser and body-contour matching Front Splitter.

In the Interior, we have added custom French stitched seats with body color accented thread. The Transmission tunnel is also adorned with leather as well. On the Dash, it is equipped with the new Superformance Electronic Gauges. The MKIII-R can be optionally equipted with: Power Steering, LED Headlights, 18" Wheels, and is available in almost any color imaginable and can be ordered with other Interior choices as well.

All trim has been coated and Stripes have been painted in an Anthracite color(blackout trim option) which is a perfect match for this Atlantis Blue Painted Body. The other options on this stunning MKIII-R are 6 Piston Front Big Brakes, Push Button Start, and Soft Top.

Standard Equipment

  • Show quality two-stage paint finishes
  • Hand laminated fiberglass body with reinforcing inserts
  • Heavy duty TIG welded ladder frame chassis with crumple zones
  • Fully independent front and rear suspension
  • Limited slip differential
  • Willwood® power-assisted vented disc brakes (4-pot calipers front, single-pot calipers rear)
  • Custom crafted coil-over shocks
  • Side and rear view mirrors
  • Original style pedals, catches and fittings
  • Original style shifter and hand brake lever
  • Carpeted interior and trunk, aluminum finished firewall
  • Sun visors and wind wings
  • Wipers & vasher, heater/defogger
  • Leather seating surfaces (drivers adjusts)
  • Original style latch-lock seat belts
  • Moto - Lita wooden steering wheel
  • Monza style filler (locking gas cap)
  • Aluminum, single core hi-performance radiator, shroud and dual fans
  • Oil cooler
  • Stainless steel fuel tank 17 gallons (pressure tested)
  • Original style side pipes and headers to accommodate Ford based V8 engine
  • Original style gauges (Smith) and switches (Lucas) reverse 180mph speedometer
  • Stainless steel roll bar, chassis mounted

Dealer Installed Options

  • 15" or 18" Aluminum pin drive “Halibrand” style wheels (knock – offs) with tires
  • Original style side pipes and headers to accommodate Ford based V8 engine (custom dark silver coating)
  • Custom "Wilwood Big Brake Upgrade" brakes
  • Cobra seats with custom embroidery
  • Custom Floor mats and Wind Wings
  • Custom sway bars
  • Tri-Pold Head Lights
  • Tonneau cover
  • Soft top and side screens

DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES:

  • Wheelbase: 90"
  • Length: 152"
  • Height (Top of screen): 48"
  • Width (Overall): 69"
  • Track Front: 54"
  • Track Rear: 57"
  • Fuel Tank: 17 gal.
  • Front Wheels: 15" x 8J
  • Rear Wheels: 15" x 10J
  • Tires-Front 255/60 R15
  • Tires-Rear 275/60 R15
  • Ford Super 8.8 differential. Ratio 3:55:1
  • Empty Weight: 1,840 lbs.
  • 351 Motor 2,485 lbs.
  • 427 Motor 2,590 lbs.
  • 460 Motor 2,660 lbs.

CHASSIS:

Jig-Welded parallel ladder frame of heavy wall 2" x 4" rectangular steel tubing with large diameter outriggers. Frame incorporates front and rear crumple zones. Door hinge, steering column and windshield pickup-points incorporated onto main chassis.

BODY:

Hand laid fiberglass panels with steel tube reinforcements in all openings. Where the body points carry loads thay are reinforce with steel bars or panels. Body bonded to chassis and is completely non-stressed. Supplied painted in base coat and clear coat urethane finish. Body in aluminum optionally available.

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION:

The front sports a fully independent unequal length A-arms with adjustable Bilstein coils over telescopic shock absorbers, while the rear is also independent unequal length A-arms, with fabricated hub carriers and coil over shock absorbers.

STEERING:

Rack and pinion. Original style steering wheel.

PEDAL BOX:

Fabricated steel plate pedal box assembly with adjustable pedal pads. Incorporates brake booster and master cylinder assembly with hydraulic clutch actuation.

FRONT BRAKES:

Wilwood big-brakes. Ventilated disc with 4-pot calipers.

REAR BRAKES:

Ventilated disc. Cable-operated hand brake actuates rear brakes.

ENGINE and TRANSMISSION:

Installation kits are available for Ford 302, 351, 460 and 427/428 cubic inch engines with Tremec 5-speed or Ford top loader 4-speed transmissions. Ford Limited slip differential. Ratio 3:55:1 as standard equipment.

EXHAUST SYSTEM:

Superformance MK III: Side-mounted exhausts to original specifications. Superformance Roadster: Custom made muffler and tailpipes with stainless extensions.

GENERAL:

Latest technology single row high performance aluminum core radiator with 2 thermostatically-controlled electric fans; original specification oil cooler; hand fabricated stainless steel engine louvers; heater unit with 2 speed fan; original style wiper assembly with 2 speeds and 140 degree wiper arc; hand fabricated windshield assembly to original specification, chrome plated. This package comes standard with Roush racing parts including a nine-inch racing clutch to a Dana Hydra-Lok limited-slip differential fitted with 3.46:1 gears.

INTRUMENTATION/CONTROLS:

Original style instruments specially manufactured by Smiths of England, fitted to original S/C and Roadster lay-outs. Hand crafted shifter and handbrake.

INTERIOR:

Hand made seats upholstered in German specification automotive leather. Fully carpeted floor, center console, sides and rear firewall. Slide adjusters for driver's seat. Tonneau cover and soft top supplied as optional equipment. Hard top optionally available.

WHEELS:

Aluminum, pin drive "Halibrand" style wheels.


PLEASE NOTE:

All Superformance products are supllied complete, but without engines and transmissions. The selection, purchase and installation of the drive train are the responsibility of the purchaser.

news

Superformance and Safir Celebrate Two Key Anniversaries with GT40P/1150

Read more >