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The technical foundation is totally exposed: the trellis frame has a | The technical foundation is totally exposed: the trellis frame has a | ||
reinforced rear to accommodate the lateral cantilever shock absorber, | reinforced rear to accommodate the lateral cantilever shock absorber, | ||
directly united with the | directly united with the aluminum swingarm, which takes shape thanks to the | ||
new technology of hydroforming resulting in two sizeably-sectioned arms in a | new technology of hydroforming resulting in two sizeably-sectioned arms in a | ||
single, unwelded piece. At the rear, the left side features a double | single, unwelded piece. At the rear, the left side features a double | ||
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adjustable in rebound and compression. | adjustable in rebound and compression. | ||
Rims. | Rims. | ||
The Excel spoked rims with | The Excel spoked rims with aluminum alloy channel permit | ||
latest generation tubeless tyres or road tyres in compound for travel in | latest generation tubeless tyres or road tyres in compound for travel in | ||
safety, assuring the best driver performance. | safety, assuring the best driver performance. | ||
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Passenger handles, a sure grip when travelling in two. COLOURS. Two | Passenger handles, a sure grip when travelling in two. COLOURS. Two | ||
color options are being planned, both with white frame: light blue/orange | |||
and British racing green/yellow. The production start-up is expected on | and British racing green/yellow. The production start-up is expected on | ||
March 2008. | March 2008. | ||
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sponsored race cars from the last 30 years. | sponsored race cars from the last 30 years. | ||
But Gulf made a complaint about the | But Gulf made a complaint about the color, forcing Morini to drop the option, | ||
so now the factory has introduced a blue/white version, another | so now the factory has introduced a blue/white version, another color scheme | ||
tipping a nod to the car world this time American muscle cars. | tipping a nod to the car world this time American muscle cars. | ||