| Manufacturer | Ascari Cars |
|---|---|
| Production | 1998–1999 |
| Successor | Ascari KZ1 |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style(s) | 2-door coupe |
| Platform | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | 4.7 L V8 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112.2 in) |
| Length | 4,280 mm (168.5 in) |
| Width | 1,828 mm (72.0 in) |
| Height | 1,120 mm (44.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,250 kg (2,756 lb) |
| Designer | Lee Noble |
The production version of the Ecosse was given a BMW V8 powerplant in place of the Chevrolet and Ford units, although this was further tuned by Hartge. The 4.4 liter engine produced around 300 hp (220 kW), while later larger 4.7 liter units produced around 400 hp (300 kW).
The last 3 cars were produced with the Hartge 5.0 L V8 engine, around 420 hp and 520 nm. The last one build in 2000, at Blandford with a sequential gearbox and still in the possession of Ascari. (source Ascari)
The spaceframe chassis and wishbone suspension carried a lightweight fibre glass body, weighing in at just 1,250 kg (2,756 lb). The Ecosse, with the larger 4.7 liter engine, was capable of going from zero-to-sixty mph in 4.1 seconds while top speed was achieved at 200 mph (322 km/h). Only 17 examples are known to have been produced, however only nine of these remain today as the other eight have all been destroyed.
The Ecosse would eventually be replaced by the Ascari KZ1 in 2003.
