S08 P1
The Staudacher S08 P1 features naturally-aspirated 1.0-liter Suzuki GSX-R inline-4 motorcycle engine producing 152 horsepower (113 kW) at 10500 RPM with 75 pound-feet (102 Newton-meters) torque through sequential transmission and rear-wheel-drive weighing merely 355 kilograms featuring carbon fiber bodywork with full-tunnel underbody aerodynamics and tubular space-frame construction plus motorsport-specification suspension providing extreme power-to-weight ratio with sophisticated race-derived engineering for SCCA Sports Racer competition and track-day applications representing American prototype racing innovation with proven performance capabilities.
S08 P1 launched 2008 represents Staudacher prototype racing variant combining lightweight construction with motorcycle-derived powertrain competing in Sports Racer categories establishing benchmark lap times through extreme weight efficiency with VIR Grand Course record demonstrating superior technical execution through advanced aerodynamics and chassis dynamics despite modest power output offering accessible prototype racing experience with proven reliability and sophisticated engineering continuing American tradition of innovative sports racer development establishing enthusiast following for extreme lightweight performance representing pure racing philosophy through minimalist approach and advanced composite construction.