There's a new supercar in the wings that's aiming to take on the world's best. Warren Mosler, builder of the quick but quirky Consuliers and Moslers, is teaming with the computer-design pros at Unigraphics Solutions to produce this 650-plus-hp composite-chassis mid-engine road rocket, code-named MT900. The M is for Mosler, T for Unigraphics designer Rod Trenne, and 900 for the weight goal in kilos. Rumor has it the MT900 ultimately may wear the Consulier nameplate when it finally does go into limited production status.
Trenne styled the mid-engine coupe entirely in cyberspace with Unigraphics software. The car went from math data to highway without the use of drawings or clay models. The composite bodywork (including non-stressed carbon-fiber front and rear sections) is designed to attractively reflect light, regardless of surroundings.
Like Mosler Automotive's other products, the monocoque chassis features a core of aluminum honeycomb surrounded by vacuum-formed fiberglass. Suspension is from a Corvette C5 with bespoke lower arms and pushrod-operated inboard coil/overs. A Chevrolet LS1 V-8 mates to a six-speed Porsche 911 transaxle and bolts to a steel subframe in the prototype. However Mosler indicates production versions will likely be offered with the mill from a Lingenfelter Twin Turbo 650. That should allow this supercar to run 0-60 mph in well under 4 sec. Projected price: $240,000.