Source: Baileyspeed

B1 Prototype overview:
This car was designed to capture the look and feel of old school automobiles with a hint of modern touches. This is a full performance car built with modern advancements. Big V8 fuel injected power plant up front riding on a tubular hybrid chassis with full independent suspension. The addition of belly pans and rear splitters are added to keep down force up without the need of a giant rear spoiler.

Powertrain:
Engines types range from Roush 400HP to 500+HP. The B1 engine compartment is designed to accommodate most small block engines including the newer ford modular 4.6L engines.

Suspension:
Several suspension types can be applied. Standard equip is a fully adjustable independent rear suspension with adjustable shocks. Front suspension utilizes adjustable upper and lower control arms and with adjustable performance shocks. The rear end can be swapped with a Ford 9\" or 8.8\" straight axel with 4-Link or 3-Link rear control arms. Also included are adjustable anti-sway bars for both front and rear of the car.

Chassis:
Full steel chassis consisting of tubular roll cage affixed to a solid ridged box steel frame. The tubular roll cage is hidden from view and protects the driver and passenger sides with the addition of two hoop style bars to protect in case of roll over.

Body:
Full Vinyl Ester hand laid fiber glass body that is Light weight in design with functional trunk doors and hood. The hood is a clam shell style hood that flips forward to allow for easy access to the engine compartment.

\"BLADE\" ProtoType Specifications
Engine ROUSH 353IR 8-Stack Fuel Injected
Horsepower / RPM 480HP @ 6000 RPM
Torque (lb.-ft./N-m) @ engine rpm 460 lb.ft. @ 4200 RPM
Redline (rpm) 6500
Displacement 353 cu. in.
Intake Manifold Weber Style 8-Stack Induction System
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection

Vehicle weight WO/Driver
2200 lbs.
Wheelbase 95 in.
Overall length 156 in.
Body width, without mirrors 72 in.
Overall height 45 in.
Front track width 58 in.
Rear track width 59 in.

Brakes 4-wheel disc antilock
Number of pistons front/rear 2/1
Rotor diameter and thickness:Front/Rear 13.0 / 1.02 in. | 12.0 / .65 in.

Steering power-assisted, variable-effort rack-and-pinion
Ratio 15.6:1
Turns stop-to-stop 2.53

transmission 6-speed Manual / short-throw - T56

Suspension four-wheel independent includes 6-way double ajustable shocks with ajsutable coilover springs
Axle 411 ratio or 373 ratio - limited-slip

headlamps Xenon, high-intensity discharge, Projector with CCFL Halo/Angle Eye

Wheels Size 18\" x 8.5\" front and 19\" x 10.0\" rear
Tire Size Front 275/35ZR-18 and Rear 325/30ZR-19