Tag: Avon

  • Avon ZZ5 Tyres – Best-in-Class in Wet Conditions

    Avon has presented their ultra-high performance tyre – ZZ5, which is best-in-class in wet conditions. It has achieved an A grade for wet grip across all sizes in the range. The compound of the ZZ5 has been reformulated and now features a high-dispersion silica tread which provides exceptional wet grip, as well as better braking and rolling resistance, all without affecting wear levels.

    Avon ZZ5 is designed and developed firmly with the driving enthusiast in mind. The tire was tested extensively on the roads and racetracks across Europe. It also benefits from Avon’s cutting-edge Optinoise technology, ensuring a quieter  and smoother ride, while the tyre’s innovative mould shape provides crisp, predictable handling.

    “Since the ZZ5 was launched, it has received rave reviews from customers. I’m excited to see us take this flagship UHP product a further step forward, with an A grade for wet grip across its entire fitment size range, providing the optimum in safety at a value for money price.”, commented Avon Tyres UK Sales Director, Jason Clarke.

    The Avon ZZ5 is now available in sizes ranging from 17” to 19” rims and width from 205 to 275. Pricing is available upon request and orders can be made directly online or by the phone.

    Source: Avon

  • Caterham Supersport

    Caterham has introduced the new Supersport model, which is derived directly from the race car that competes in the highly-successful CSC (Caterhmam Supersport Championship).

    Caterham Supersport is powered by 1.6 liter Ford Sigma engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The car features „sprint” ratio gearing, lightweight flywheel and race-prepared suspension with CR500 Avon tyres on 13” wheels.

    The curb weight of Supersport is 520kg and the acceleration is more than awesome – 4.9 seconds to 60 mph and a top speed of 120mph.

    Caterham Supersport also features a motorsport-honed limited-slip-differential and gearing with sports driving in mind. The uprated springs and dampers are borrowed directly from its race car cousin, stiffer anti-roll bars, track biased dash with integrated change up lights and an aero screen.

    Supersport is priced at £22 995, but the real enthusiasts will be able to purchase in component form for £19 995.

    “We’ve built faster and more powerful accelerating cars before, but the Supersport’s character, value and low running costs have generated a machine that will excite sportscar fans, including those on a budget.”, commented Caterham Cars engineering director, Mark Edwards.

    Caterham Supersport

    Source: Caterham