| Mosler/Consulier GTP | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Consulier/Mosler |
| Production | 1985-2000 100+ produced |
| Successor | Mosler MT900 |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style(s) | coupe |
| Layout | MR layout |
The Consulier GTP was a sports car produced by the American Consulier Industries in the early 1990s. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles This article concerns an American auto company For the now-defunct manufacturer of safes and bank vaults please see Mosler Safe Company. This article concerns an American auto company For the now-defunct manufacturer of safes and bank vaults please see Mosler Safe Company. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The MT900 is a Sports car built in the United States and the United Kingdom by Mosler. Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A sports car is a term used to describe a class of Automobile. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found In Automotive design, a RMR or Rear Mid-engine, Rear-wheel drive layout is one in which the rear wheels are driven by an engine placed just A sports car is a term used to describe a class of Automobile. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This article concerns an American auto company For the now-defunct manufacturer of safes and bank vaults please see Mosler Safe Company. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 Consulier spawned Mosler, which updated the car as the Mosler Intruder and Raptor before production ended by 2000. This article concerns an American auto company For the now-defunct manufacturer of safes and bank vaults please see Mosler Safe Company. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The car was replaced by the all-new Mosler MT900 the next year. The MT900 is a Sports car built in the United States and the United Kingdom by Mosler.
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Consulier GTP
| Consulier GTP | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1985–1993 100 produced |
| Engine(s) | 2. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) 2 L Chrysler Turbo II I4 |
| Curb weight | 1950 lb (885 kg) 2166 lb (982 kg)2 |
The Consulier GTP, conceived in 1985, was a 2200 lb (998 kg) mid-engined sports car. Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 The Straight-4 engine developed by Chrysler for the Chrysler K and L platforms is sometimes referred to as the K-car engine. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders Curb weight is the total Weight of a Vehicle with standard equipment all necessary operating Consumables (e Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) It was powered by a turbocharged Chrysler 2. A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air Compressor used for forced-induction of an Internal combustion engine. Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 2 L Turbo II engine producing 190 hp (142 kW). The Straight-4 engine developed by Chrysler for the Chrysler K and L platforms is sometimes referred to as the K-car engine. The chassis was a fiberglass-and-foam monocoque. Glass-reinforced plastic ( GRP) is a Composite material or Fiber-reinforced plastic made of a Plastic reinforced by fine fibers Monocoque, from the French for single ( mono) and shell ( coque) is a construction technique that supports structural load by using an object's external
The GTP was widely criticized for its appearance, with Sports Car International even running a redesign contest. Sports Car International is an Automobile Magazine in the United States focused on Sports cars It is unabashedly enthusiast-oriented "We don't think it's as pretty as it could be, not by a long shot," claimed the magazine. But it was highly successful in racing. The Consulier GTP competed successfully in many races for the next six years, before being banned by the IMSA in 1991.
There were two series of Consuliers produced. The first series sold just 10 copies, with the remaining orders cancelled after an article in AutoWeek blasted the company as a fraud. AutoWeek is a weekly automotive enthusiast consumer magazine based in Detroit, Michigan The GTP Series I could hit 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5. 2 seconds, with a 13. 9 second quarter mile sprint 100 mph (161 km/h). Top speed was 133 mph (214 km/h). However with the turbo boost at 15 p. s. i. a top speed of 147 mph is achievable.
The Series II cars had a slightly more rounded body, but the most obvious change was the removal of the louvers formerly covering the rear hatch. The Series II cars also weighed significantly less. Overall, 100 Consulier GTPs were produced.
A few of the cars were hybrids between the Consulier, Intruder, and Raptor. Two were built with the higher-output Turbo III engine, and some were modified to accept longitudinal Chevrolet Small-Block V8 engines. The Straight-4 engine developed by Chrysler for the Chrysler K and L platforms is sometimes referred to as the K-car engine. Introduction Chevrolet 's Small-block V8 is a famous Automobile engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other Experimental Consuliers were converted to use electricity (generated by a fuel cell) and even compressed air. A fuel cell is an electrochemical conversion device It produces electricity from Fuel (on the Anode side and an oxidant (on the
The $25,000 challenge
Mosler was so confident in the performance of his creation that he offered a $25,000 bounty to anyone who could pilot a street-legal production car around any US racetrack faster than a Consulier GTP. He later upped the bounty to $100,000 with the Turbo III-powered Consulier GTP C-4.
Car and Driver took up the challenge, racing a stock Chevrolet Corvette (not even a ZR-1) around the Chrysler Proving Grounds racetrack in Chelsea, Michigan. Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast Magazine. The Chevrolet Corvette is a Sports car that has been manufactured by General Motors since 1953 Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 Chelsea is a city in Washtenaw County in the US state of Michigan. 2 Arthur St. Antoine and Csaba Csere took three laps each in the Corvette and a 1988 Consulier GTP Series I Sport. Csaba Csere (ˈtʃʌbə tʃɛdə roughly phonetcially transliterated to "Chabuh Cheduh" is an American former Technical director Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Both had similar lap times in each car, with the Corvette's best lap at 1:21. 01 and the Consulier's best at 1:22. 56. They felt that the Consulier was "difficult to handle," with "anemic" brakes. Confronted with this test, Warren Mosler claimed that the test car was older and worn out. He also clarified that he would pick the track, the Consulier, and the driver to be eligible to win the money.
Mosler Intruder
| Mosler Intruder | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1993–1997 1 sold |
| Engine(s) | 5. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar 7 L GM LT1 V8 |
| Curb weight | 2600 lb (1179 kg) |
In 1993, Consulier Industries created the Mosler Automotive division to focus on high-performance cars. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. General Motors ' Generation II LT small block V8 engine debuted in 1992 on the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other Curb weight is the total Weight of a Vehicle with standard equipment all necessary operating Consumables (e The newly named Mosler Automotive introduced the Intruder, a rebodied Consulier with a new 300 hp (224 kW) Corvette LT1 V8 engine modified by Lingenfelter. The Chevrolet Corvette is a Sports car that has been manufactured by General Motors since 1953 General Motors ' Generation II LT small block V8 engine debuted in 1992 on the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other John Lingenfelter (born October 6, 1945 in East Freedom, Pennsylvania, died December 25, 2003 in Decatur,
This car raced at the 24 hours of Nelson Ledges for two consecutive years, winning both years. Eventually, the Intruder was also banned after its dominating 1993–1994 performances. In 1996, a 450 hp (336 kW) Lingenfelter Intruder won Car and Driver magazine's One Lap of America. John Lingenfelter (born October 6, 1945 in East Freedom, Pennsylvania, died December 25, 2003 in Decatur, Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast Magazine. The One Lap of America is a Motorsports event in the United States since 1984
Of the four Intruders built, just one was sold. Another was converted into a GT1 racing car, while the remaining pair were converted into Raptors. GT1 may refer to Gran Turismo (video game A top line category in GT racing, existing between 1993 to 1998 which was merged into the LMP
Mosler Raptor
| Mosler Raptor | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1997–2000 |
| Engine(s) | 5. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. 7 L GM LS1 V8 |
| Curb weight | 2773 lb (1258 kg) |
1997 brought another change to the Intruder — a v-shaped split windshield that reduced drag. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. The LS series is a new design intended as the only V-8 engine utilized in General Motors ' line of RWD cars and trucks A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other Curb weight is the total Weight of a Vehicle with standard equipment all necessary operating Consumables (e Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Intruder was renamed Raptor, and immediately won the 1997 One Lap. The same car went on to win the race in 1999 as well.
The same car that won the 1996 One Lap event went on to win the 1997 challenge as a Raptor. This car was also tested by Car and Driver in 1998. Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast Magazine. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) In their tests, the car weighed 2773 lb (1258 kg) and boasted 446 hp (333 kW) at 5800 rpm and 429 ft·lbf (582 N·m) at 5000 rpm. The 383 in³ (6. 3 L) Small-Block V8 was another Lingenfelter special, and the five-speed transaxle came from a Porsche 911 Turbo. Introduction Chevrolet 's Small-block V8 is a famous Automobile engine A transaxle, in the Automotive field is a component that combines the functionality of the '''trans'''mission, the differential and the drive The Porsche 911 (pronounced as Nine Eleven, Neunelfer is a Sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany
The interior continued to be a mixed bag. The steering wheel came from a Chrysler minivan, while the rest of the gauges were custom. The split windshield caused visibility problems and blocked some of the air vents.
The tested performance of the car included a 3. 9 second run to 60 mph (97 km/h) and a 12. 3 second and 115 mph (185 km/h) sprint through the quarter mile. Top speed was 163 mph (262 km/h), limited by drag. However, this was a development prototype and the engine was not yet performing correctly.
List price for the Raptor was $157,980 in 1998.
References
- Rich Taylor (June 1990). "Consulier GTP". Sports Car International 6. Sports Car International is an Automobile Magazine in the United States focused on Sports cars It is unabashedly enthusiast-oriented 6: 76–81.
- Arthur St. Antoine (October 1991). "Consulier GTP Sport Road Test". Car and Driver 37. Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast Magazine. 4: 95–103.
- Larry Webster (November 1998). "Mosler Raptor Road Test". Car and Driver 44. Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast Magazine. 5: 107–114.
- Ray Thursby (March, 2003). "An Ugly Past". Sports Car International 155: 43. Sports Car International is an Automobile Magazine in the United States focused on Sports cars It is unabashedly enthusiast-oriented
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