| Cunningham C7 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Production | 2001 |
| Designer | Stewart Reed |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Grand tourer |
The Cunningham C7 was a concept car first shown at the 2001 Detroit Motor Show. The C7 was a grand tourer designed as a modern interpretation of the Cunningham C-4R from the 1950s.
Description
In 1999, a partnership was formed between former Chrysler chairman Bob Lutz and Briggs Cunningham III (son of Briggs Cunningham II), with the intention of reviving the B.S. Cunningham Company.
Designed by Stewart Reed, the C7 was revealed at the 2001 Detroit Motor Show, with styling reminiscent of the 1952 Cunningham C4-R race car. The C7 was planned to use a 6.8 litre, 600 horsepower, V12 engine from General Motors, also featuring carbon fibre or aluminium bodywork and all wheel drive. Production plans included manufacturing 500-600 cars per year, priced at $250,000, with production handled by Roush Industries.
Internal conflict within the company, including a lawsuit filed by Cunningham against Lutz and General Motors bought the project to a halt and the C7 was not produced. The fibreglass concept model is currently owned by Jack Roush as part of his private collection.
References
- "Cunningham C7". Car and Driver. 1 January 2001. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "Cunningham C7 (2001) - Blog". carstyling.ru. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- Marchese, Anthony (16 July 2024). "2001 Cunningham C7 Concept Car". www.rarecarsonly.com. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- Yates, Brock (1 January 2003). "Cunningham suit aimed at Lutz and GM". Car and Driver. Retrieved 18 March 2012.