The front suspension is unequal-length A-arms with coilover shocks. The rear suspension is an upper A-arm, lower A-arm with trailing link design with long lower arms that pivot almost at the chassis centerline. This unique geometry allows the rear tires to remain in correct alignment with the ground over a wider range of suspension travel and cornering angles than a conventional suspension. The tires therefore stick better than with conventional suspension geometry. The result is a comfortable, compliant ride and outstanding handling, a combination rarely found in any car.
The Hi-Tech (South African) design team and test driver Bob Olthoff worked with Bilstein and H&R to design the front and rear coilover shocks specifically for the Coupe.
The power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering has 2.5 turns lock-to-lock and gives the Coupe a turning circle of 42 feet.
The oil cooler is built into the aluminum core radiator. The design saves space, brings the oil to operating temperature faster, and reduces maximum oil temperature.
The exhaust system has fully functional original-style side pipes with built-in mufflers. As befits a GT car, interior noise is reduced by internally capping the side pipes and routing the exhaust out the rear. Full-race side pipes with side exhaust exit will be available as options.
The front brakes use dual-piston Australian PBR calipers and 12.8x1.25-inch vented rotors. The rear brakes use dual-piston PBR calipers and 12x1-inch vented rotors.
The wheels are styled like the FIA wheels but designed to accept modern high-performance tires. The wheels are cast of aluminum using a proprietary patented process that improves strength and quality while reducing weight. The front wheels are 18 inches in diameter with an 8-inch width. The rear wheels are 18 inches in diameter with a 10-inch width.
The windshield is heated, tinted, and shatterproof. The roll-up side windows are curved to conform to the shape of the body. The side windows are tinted tempered glass. The rear hatch is Lexan supported by a steel frame. It is also tinted to reduce interior heat load.
The Superformance Coupe is delivered as a complete rolling chassis minus engine and transmission. The owner is responsible for the selection, purchase, and installation of the engine and transmission. The chassis, accessory drives, exhaust headers, and cooling hookup are designed for a Ford 351 Windsor engine. The exhaust headers are designed to match the ports on the AFR 185 cylinder heads. A dual-plane manifold is required for hood clearance.
The chassis is designed to accept the Tremec T56 six-speed transmission. The ratios designed for the Mustang Cobra R version of the T56 are an excellent match for the performance characteristics of the Superformance Coupe.
This car is built to be driven. The interior is quite comfortable. Adjustable pedals make it possible for both long- and short-legged drivers to position the seat in a proper driving position.
In track testing, the dual-piston caliper/vented rotor brakes pull the speed down quickly and repeatedly without fading. Handling is neutral. Power-induced oversteer is just a flick of the throttle away. The progression to oversteer is smooth. Overall performance, acceleration, braking, handling, and reliability were certainly confirmed in the One Lap of America debut.
This car is not the re-creation of the legend. The legend was only the starting point. The Superformance Brock Coupe is the renaissance of the legend, born with the heritage of the past, but born a new modern car in its own right.