What you missed at SEMA 2009: The 2010 Devon GTX
2010 Devon GTX Nestled in the HRE display at the 2009 SEMA Show was a car that got a great many looks but few people had any idea what it was, shy of being a sleek sports car.
Nestled in the HRE display at the 2009 SEMA Show was a car that got a great many looks but few people had any idea what it was, shy of being a sleek sports car. My readers may recognize the Devon GTX from articles this summer when Devon Motorworks was attempting to buy the Dodge Viper model line. Devon’s goal was to take the Viper structure and drivetrain and modify it to make the ultimate sports car – at a price that is substantially lower than the cars that it can outrun.
Today, I was able to speak with a representative of Devon Motorworks who gave me some information on the 2010 Devon GTX. Having covered the Devon Motorworks plan months ago, I was excited to get a firsthand look at the GTX at SEMA and while shooting some pictures a gentleman saw my media pass and asked me about the car. I explained to him what I knew about it and after a few minutes of talking to him a handful more people were gathered around talking about the GTX. It is a shame that more people are not aware of this car, as once they begin rolling out it looks like the Devon GTX could be a major player in the Supercar market.
Devon Motorworks did not purchase the Viper model line, but that did not stop them from building the gorgeous 2010 GTX with a great deal of influence from the Dodge Viper. The 2010 Devon GTX uses carbon fiber superstructure with a reinforcement provided by a steel frame work. The exterior has a much more European feel but if you squint your eyes you can see the shape of the Viper echoed in the GTX’s design; especially from the louvers and scoop in the hood continuing into the windshield and roofline. One cool feature that separates the GTX from the Viper is the “Up and Forward” articulating doors, with pivot points on the roof and front fender. All of that intricate chassis and body design amounts to a 3200lb Supercar-over 250lbs lighter than the Dodge Viper SRT10 coupe.
The drivetrain of the 2010 Devon GTX is from the Dodge Viper, with an 8.4L V10 making 650 horsepower with some tuning work from Devon. That 510 cubic inch engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission and a limited slip differential helps to put all of that power to the ground. The 2010 GTX comes with a standard 2-way adjustable suspension system, but later in production Devon will offer an active shock dampening system using real-time measurements to perfect the dampening and ride height of the GTX.
This past August, Devon took the GTX to Laguna Seca Raceway for some practice laps and at the end of the day, they turned in a then-record time of 1:35.075. This carbon fiber Supercar is sure to turn heads on the street or the track and with a price tag of $300,000 USD – the Devon GTX is cheaper than many of its competition in the Supercar market. The only downside to this new American Supercar is that Devon only intends to build 36 units a year so if you have that kind of money burning a hole in your pocket, contact Devon Motorworks soon!
Stay tuned to the Detroit Autos Examiner for more looks at the great cars of the 2009 SEMA Show and live coverage of the 2010 North American International Auto Show!
Source: What you missed at SEMA 2009: The 2010 Devon GTX
Nestled in the HRE display at the 2009 SEMA Show was a car that got a great many looks but few people had any idea what it was, shy of being a sleek sports car. My readers may recognize the Devon GTX from articles this summer when Devon Motorworks was attempting to buy the Dodge Viper model line. Devon’s goal was to take the Viper structure and drivetrain and modify it to make the ultimate sports car – at a price that is substantially lower than the cars that it can outrun.
Today, I was able to speak with a representative of Devon Motorworks who gave me some information on the 2010 Devon GTX. Having covered the Devon Motorworks plan months ago, I was excited to get a firsthand look at the GTX at SEMA and while shooting some pictures a gentleman saw my media pass and asked me about the car. I explained to him what I knew about it and after a few minutes of talking to him a handful more people were gathered around talking about the GTX. It is a shame that more people are not aware of this car, as once they begin rolling out it looks like the Devon GTX could be a major player in the Supercar market.
Devon Motorworks did not purchase the Viper model line, but that did not stop them from building the gorgeous 2010 GTX with a great deal of influence from the Dodge Viper. The 2010 Devon GTX uses carbon fiber superstructure with a reinforcement provided by a steel frame work. The exterior has a much more European feel but if you squint your eyes you can see the shape of the Viper echoed in the GTX’s design; especially from the louvers and scoop in the hood continuing into the windshield and roofline. One cool feature that separates the GTX from the Viper is the “Up and Forward” articulating doors, with pivot points on the roof and front fender. All of that intricate chassis and body design amounts to a 3200lb Supercar-over 250lbs lighter than the Dodge Viper SRT10 coupe.
The drivetrain of the 2010 Devon GTX is from the Dodge Viper, with an 8.4L V10 making 650 horsepower with some tuning work from Devon. That 510 cubic inch engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission and a limited slip differential helps to put all of that power to the ground. The 2010 GTX comes with a standard 2-way adjustable suspension system, but later in production Devon will offer an active shock dampening system using real-time measurements to perfect the dampening and ride height of the GTX.
This past August, Devon took the GTX to Laguna Seca Raceway for some practice laps and at the end of the day, they turned in a then-record time of 1:35.075. This carbon fiber Supercar is sure to turn heads on the street or the track and with a price tag of $300,000 USD – the Devon GTX is cheaper than many of its competition in the Supercar market. The only downside to this new American Supercar is that Devon only intends to build 36 units a year so if you have that kind of money burning a hole in your pocket, contact Devon Motorworks soon!
Stay tuned to the Detroit Autos Examiner for more looks at the great cars of the 2009 SEMA Show and live coverage of the 2010 North American International Auto Show!
Source: What you missed at SEMA 2009: The 2010 Devon GTX
