Well, somebody finally likes Rodney Olmos' design

[flyboy2160]

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/07/dubuc-canadian-diy-supercar-kit-video/

[Frank818]

Pretty interesting design and 2h from where I live.
818 is still cheaper to me, though. And I want a roadster. :)

[WIS89]

flyboy-

I still like Rodney's design. However, I have a hunch that had Factory Five decided to go with that design, that sales would not be as brisk as they are right now for the 818. I am glad that Rodney's design found a home though, and I wish him much success!

Regards,

Steve

[bigAl]

What makes you think this is Rodney's design?

[THE ITALIAN]

Besides all the HYPE in the ad, it seems they have not built even one car yet - those are all concept pictures even with the guy leaning on the car
If that can take a V8, then why the short wheel base? Where does the motor go, front or back?
If they expect to sell this for quite a lot of money, they need to produce one & test it, show the results, instead of showing some moron giving hand gestures like a rapper.
Build it, throw it on the road course, then speak how great it is---and fix the front end…..looks like a transformer in those kids shows (or a Chevy Camaro)
Hard to HYPE something to car builders without some kind of past track record, something Factory 5 has and proven.

Frank, Roadsters ARE pretty dam fun. They sit there looking pretty, turn the key, then they explode and insult the politically correct.

[StatGSR]

That looks much worse than any design Rodney shared on this site.

[Jeff Kleiner]

The comments are amusing, and for the most part pretty much spot on IMHO.

Jeff

[flyboy2160]

I agree that the claims made sound like pure vaporware and that the design needs to be cleaned up a bit, but this certainly looks inspired by Rodney's shape - which I like much more than the generic shape chosen for the 818. You pay your money and take your choice.

[StatGSR]

Wow, i didn't even watch the movie the first time i looked... that was truly painful to watch and listen too...