IBEX F8

[littlepow]

15" wide tyres might be a bit over the top for standard fitment, but I like them

more at www.ibexvehicles.blogspot.com

Are the tyres of a supercat?

[Foersy]

Yes, same as Supacat.

[Foersy]

Some body panels dry fitted before boding in place with polyurethane adhesive. The adhesive acts as a barrier between the zinc and aluminium to prevent electrolytic corrosion. Bonding the panels in place also adds to the overall stiffnes of the structure.

[DISCO-PITBULL]

looking good looking like the CAD drawing 

if i ordered one now how long would i be looking at before it would be ready

[Foersy]

It's such a relief when it looks like the CAD Even more of a relief when hand made panels fit first time!

Our order book keeps growing so I would say November at the earliest

[DISCO-PITBULL]

will a 110" be avaible?

[Foersy]

A long wheelbase version will be available, it will be closer to 120" (somewhere between 115" and 120", just long enough to get a good size for the second set of doors) just like the current Ibex. We will also offer bespoke wheelbase vehicles as special builds if customers have specific requirements.

[Foersy]

We appear to have had a press leak.

www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/concept_cars/ibex_f8.html

[phillabog74]

Intresting, what type of hybrid are you going for? It sounds like a range extender and/or plug in, one hell of a program of development if it goes ahead good  luck with it.

[bogger37]

Very very nice,
Anyone want to buy my challenge truck, so I can buy one of these?

Can't wait to see it finished.

[Foersy]

Intresting, what type of hybrid are you going for? It sounds like a range extender and/or plug in, one hell of a program of development if it goes ahead good  luck with it.

Thanks.

The concept uses a stand alone, relatively small capacity diesel engine running at peak efficiency to charge capacitors, rather than batteries. In-hub motors would mean the only link to the wheels need be wiring, so we could loose the heavy, loss inducing drivetrain. An interim solution to test the concept is a live axle arrangement with back to back motors in replace of the differential. The generator would be a stand alone, plug and play unit that can be easily removed from the engine bay and used remotely or replaced with a battery pack if pure electric running is required. This is one of the reasons for the removeable bodywork and open front end of the F8 chassis.

I have to credit Staffordshire4x4 with the original idea. Their electrical engineering background and our automotive engineering background will hopefully create a unique and, above all practical application of the technology. There is nothing particularly challenging about the technology, the only difficulty we have at the moment is finding a supplier willing to supply this type of technology to a low volume manufacturer. The only time my phone calls have been returned is when voicemail has made 'Foers' sound like 'Ford'

[Eeyore]

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Not trying to cast a damp spirit about (because I think this is an awesome application), but there seems to be an issue at the moment with the general availablity of motors suitable for embedding in hubs. I know of a few projects that have gone back to a more 'conventional' drivetrain back-end on the drive motor to overcome limited torque and speed opportunities. I've had limited access to the vehicles but I think I get the gist of the issues these groups have had, if it helps.

I think the 'range extended' electric concept which Foersy describes is the way forward for this kind of technology, it's also the most accessible, and most proven, especially for 'niche' vehicle builders. It sorts the drive delivery out and then allows later upgrade of the gen-set, depending on how technology moves forward. At the moment the effectiveness and effieciency (and fuel availablity) of a fossil-fuel powered gen-set is unbeatable. It also saves having to piss about with thousands of pages of engine strategy! Toyota and Honda have spent billions trying to sort the issue, and they've still not got it right. However, what Foersy is going for is, well, really workable.

I want to see this come to life! Best of luck, guys!

Oh, I also think their may be a few business oppotunities for Foers beyond their own vehilces.

</geeky work mode>

[Foersy]

We are currently planning the next production batch which will include a number of long wheelbase vehicles. This image shows the Ibex F8 300S 5 Door Station Wagon. The first of these vehicles will delivered towards the end of this year and early 2011.

As with the short wheelbase, the rear part of the body can be removed and replaced with a hard top, pick-up or soft top arrangement.

[Boston]

Look Ma no engine!

Must be the Hybrid version

[littlepow]

there is a company that is experimenting with diesel generator to electric motor scheme already - they are designing it tp be retrofitted into 110 WMIKS. This was with motors placed into the wheel hub and combined braking system. Susposed to be fully waterproof and offroad useable.

http://www.ricardo.com

Don't know if this will be of any help to you.