Breckland Technology Launching Lpg Roadster

Breckland Technology has launched its own limited-production super car, the Beira, a two-seat V8 soft top. Norfolk-based Breckland - part of Hong Kong-based multi-national, Riche Holdings - produces low volume specialist cars and prototypes.

The Beira is a hand-built, two-seat roadster based on GM architecture and powered by GM’s LS2 6-litre V8 engine, tuned to produce 400bhp. It accelerates from 0-100mph in under five seconds and has a top speed of 155mph.

“Beira carries on from where Marcos and TVR left off in terms of providing maximum performance for money spent and real individuality,” said Mike Rawlings, director at Breckland. “We wanted to showcase Breckland’s design and engineering capabilities and produce an exciting driver’s car, with excellent handling dynamics, terrific performance and great looks.

“We also looked seriously at environmental concerns and, as a result, Beira is designed to run on liquefied petroleum gas as well as petrol. This not only helps to reduce running costs and emissions, but also means Beira is capable of a range of some 700 miles between refuelling stops - that’s the equivalent of travelling non-stop from the north to the south coast of France.”

The Beira was converted to lpg using a Zavoli system and TES in Dereham, Norfolk, intends for the vehicle to qualify for Euro IV type approval. The vehicle is based on General Motors’ Kappa platform.

“We didn’t set out to reinvent the wheel with Beira,” said engineering director, Mark Easton. “The Kappa platform offers a highly competent chassis, which has been subject to intensive crash and safety tests, and is readily available.

“Since all of the hard work has been done, it has enabled us to keep development costs low. Over the years, and through our own experience, we’ve seen many super cars come and go, due in part to their massive development costs, and we were adamant that we would not fall into the same trap.

“That’s why we developed the Beira where we needed to, not for the sake of it. It has also enabled us to bring the project to fruition in less than 12 months.”

Despite the inclusion of an additional 70-litre lpg reservoir to go with the existing 13-gallon petrol tank, the Beira features significant usable luggage space and a custom-built interior. It will be available in right hand drive in the UK from November at an expected cost of £55,000.

“We have received tremendous interest, and orders, for Beira already,” said Mike Rawlings.

Pictured Above: Breckland Tecnology’s Beira.

Contact Breckland Technology on 01362 851940 www.brecklandtechnology.com

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