Automotive Reminder

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
04/02/2017 at 09:24 • Filed to: Korres P4

Korres Project 4 (or simply P4) is a Greek All-Terrain supercar. A consistent team lead by Architect Engineer Dimitris Korres has been going strong since 2009 working out how to build a supercar that is as capable off-road as on-road. This current prototype is the fourth in a line that went from being a buggy to Mad Max rig, and finally is landing on something that looks like a production vehicle from the exterior (though extremely dated for 2009, let alone 2014, not to mention today).

Powered by an LS7 V8 engine, the Korres P4 is estimated to do 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and have a top speed of about 186 mph. Of course these estimates are for on-road, though I can’t tell you if that’s in RWD-only mode, AWD mode, or locked 4WD mode since all three just so happen to be optional.

But obviously it isn’t about the powertrain, even with the in-house designed 6-speed manual gearbox, drivelines, halfshafts or all the mechanical connections in favor of electronics for added durability and reliability. No, this entire project has and will remain all about building a vehicle around its suspension system.

Basically the goal is full flexibility of intent. The suspension can be raised and lowered mechanically (while moving) and the stiffness increases as the ride height decreases and vice versa. But I’m going to go ahead and just take the detailed specs !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! and post them below as well as a video of the P4 on the move.

Chassis

Main frame material : Stainless steel LDX 2101 with Aluminum 7075 elements
Front sub-frame: Aluminum 7075
Rear Sub-frame: Stainless steel 304, Aluminum 5083

Suspension
Front: Aluminum 7075 control arms, connected via steel pushrods, aluminum rockers and steel springs to the rear swing arm of the same side
Rear: Stainless steel 304 swing arms, connected via steel pushrods, aluminum rockers and steel springs to the front control arm of the same side
Anti-roll bars: Diagonal connection of wheels, front left to right rear and vice-versa.
Dampers: Bilstein 9100, external bypass, custom design

Transmission
Drive: All wheel drive, Locked 4WD or Rear wheel drive
Gearbox: Custom 6-speed manual gearbox, 3 final drives (normal, sports, trial)
Front Differential: OX Diff, pneumatic lock
Rear Differential: Auburn Gear ECTED LSD, Electromagnetic lock
Central Differential: Custom, worm gear type, mechanical lock.
Front Crown Wheel and Pinion: Custom
Rear Crown wheel and Pinion: Ford 3.73, 8.8”
Half shafts: Custom, floating type
CV-Joints: GKN
Hubs: SKF
Engine
Manufacturer: General Motors
Type: LS7 V8
Displacement: 7000cc
Power: 505hp @6300rpm
Torque: 637Nm @4800rpm
Compression ratio: 11:1

Brakes
Front: AP Racing discs 362mm, 6 piston calipers
Rear: AP Racing discs 343mm, 4 piston calipers

Wheels
Braid Winrace T 18”, Aluminium

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And yes, the project is still moving forward. Korres has done at least one TEDx presentation as well as showing his projects to mechanical engineering students just last month.

Because I love seeing progress, I’m going to post a 2014 video of the Project 3 as well as the Project 2 video from 2009. Note that the Project 2 was very successful in reception and it made all the future projects possible by getting a full team committed to making this car happen.

Maybe some big company will start funding this car and a future unveiling of a Korres P5 meant for production can happen in Geneva some time soon. Though, I hate to say it, I’m not sure a 500 hp LS7 is enough to qualify as a supercar anymore at 3,500 lbs. That means pricing would need to fall below $200,000 in order to attract buyers. Never know what the future will bring, but Korres and team are 100% certified in all-terrain badassery regardless.

DISCUSSION (4)

Spanfeller is a twat > Wobbles the Mind
06/21/2018 at 20:15

Architect engineer?

....

Does he fight with himself over the length of cantilevers?

what a troubled existence

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Wobbles the Mind
06/21/2018 at 20:35

This is everything I need. Sports car for daily use, off roadie for the weekend.

Maxima Speed > Wobbles the Mind
06/21/2018 at 20:45

Hot take: this is dumb and will only result in a vehicle which is highly compromised in one area or another or both.

SHARPSPEED > Wobbles the Mind
06/21/2018 at 20:56

Again, all the info I need and I’m still asking myself “dafuq is sat?”