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DownUnder Thunder is on the horizon as the JOS JP1 SUPERCAR!

There is a storm brewing in the great continent of  Terra Australis and with a bit of luck its renown could rival the “Black Box Flight Recorder” and become a recognised and respected Australian Production Supercar worldwide.

Joss JP1 will show most Ferrari and Lamborghini drivers this view

It may not travel as fast as most “Black Boxes” in commercial aircraft, but it will exceed 300Klms/Hr if the envisaged Twin Turbo V8 powerplant  (detailed in an official MB press report below) produces an expected 400kW in the super lightweight kevlar carbon-fibre body and composite aluminium and honeycomb space frame.

The MB 5.5 V8 TT Power is rated at 400kW (544 PS / 536 bhp) at 5,500rpm and peak torque is a massive 800Nm (590 lb-ft) made between 2,000rpm and 4,500rpm. An even more powerful version with the AMG Performance Package of the 204kg engine will produce 420kW (571 PS / 563 bhp) and 900Nm (664 lb-ft) of torque.

AMG 5.5-liter Engine and Speedshift MCT 7 Speed

An unassuming Aussie from Victoria, Matt Thomas, named the car after an early Australian gold miner who had the right stuff, and his creation is surely following suit.

A passionate boyhood dream that he was determined to make reality, he has had the guts and patience to follow it through over the last few decades.

Initially from the age of 15, proposing his own design Supercar to the director of the Melbourne Motor Show with the purpose of drawing in the crowds, and finally actually having a car in the 2004 Motor Show that caused a sensation.

JOSS JP1

Thomas has had extensive experience in F1, and has mostly automotive industry experienced people assisting in the exciting venture of birthing a genuine Aussie Supercar that has the credentials to compete with the best of the worlds offerings from Europe and beyond. The Lamborghini Aventadore AWD is the target performance benchmark, and with approximately 400 Kw and expected minimum weight because of advanced construction techniques, it has the Lambo squarely in its sights.

JOSS JP1

In addition to the Twin Turbo V8, believed to be sourced from M-B, the manual gearbox will contribute to the overall performance package by enabling “ZeroShift” technology. The Albins “ZeroShift” Manual Gearbox has been selected by the Australian V8 SuperCars racing organisation because it will handle the Holden & Ford race cars output near 600Kw, faster than others with unique selector operation holding  two gears at once with only one transferring the power during changes

Zeroshift helps new supercar set faster acceleration times

1st July 2011

A transmission using Zeroshift’s seamless gearchangetechnology is helping the new Australian Joss JP1 Supercar to set 0-160km/h (0-100mph) acceleration times of  just 6.0 seconds. Integrated into a supercar transaxle developed by high-performance transmission manufacturer Albins, Zeroshift provides a continuous flow of torque during gearshifts that ensures the car’s acceleration is uninterrupted.

Joss JP1 2012 Twin Turbo V8 Production model

“Zeroshift’s seamless shifting between ratios helps the JP1 to deliver uncompromised acceleration and a driving experience that is unforgettable,” says Bill Martin, Zeroshift’s managing director. “The uninterrupted flow of torque also improves vehicle efficiencyand ensures engine power can flow continuously to the wheels. The technology has a low part-count that makes integration into existing packages relatively straightforward.

”The world’s most powerful supercars compete to produce ever faster 0-160km/h (0-100mph) acceleration figures with many achieving times in the order of 6.5 to 7.0 seconds. Gear changes interrupt the power delivery momentarily and this approximately half-second of lost acceleration can represent around 10 percent of  the 0-160km/h time.  Zeroshift eliminates this delay in the Joss JP1, allowing it to out-perform other supercar marques. “After extensive research and technical appraisals, we concluded that no other transmission technology could be applied so readily and deliver such a boost to performance,” said Joss director, Matthew Thomas.

Delineate  ·  In 2011 we created some models, images and a movie for the Australian Joss JP1 supercar. Starting with a customer supplied CAD volume we added a lot of details, CGI rendering and animated movie which featured at the Melbourne motor show that year. One of the coolest projects we worked on and turned around in less than 2 weeks. #aliasautomotive #aliasmodeling #cgi #3dmodeling #3dmodel #autodeskalias #autodeskaliasautomotive #supercar #supercars #australiadesign #australiandesigner #madeinmelbourne??

In 2011 Delineate created some models, images and a movie for the Australian Joss JP1 supercar. Starting with a customer supplied CAD volume we added a lot of details, CGI rendering and animated movie which featured at the Melbourne motor show that year. One of the coolest projects we worked on and turned around in less than 2 weeks. #aliasautomotive #aliasmodeling #cgi #3dmodeling #3dmodel #autodeskalias #autodeskaliasautomotive #supercar #supercars #australiadesign #australiandesigner #madeinmelbourne??

Joss director, Matthew Thomas, “With Albins and Zeroshift as technical partners, we have succeeded in making the JP1 a unique supercar that challenges the established order. ”Zeroshift’s technology replaces the synchromesh in a conventional manual gearbox with paired interlocking drive rings that change ratio without interrupting the torque. The lightweightshift forks that control the rings can be actuated without hydraulics thus incurring minimal parasitic losses.

The gearbox architecture with a single clutch is retained. The Joss JP1 application builds on a successful ongoing relationship between Zeroshift and Albins. Albins is the sole transmission supplier to the Australian V8 Supercar race series from 2013.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG 5.5 Liter Twin Turbo V8 Press Release


Powerful and efficient: an eight-cylinder developing up to 420 kW (571 hp): Aim: Best in class – top performance in all respects by virtue of a comprehensively efficient powertrain


Affalterbach – AMG is writing another chapter in its “AMG Performance 2015” drive system strategy: a completely newly developed AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine with a peak output of up to 420 kW (544 to 571 hp) and maximum torque of up to 900 newton metres will enter the lineup in summer 2010. The new eight-cylinder unit known internally as the M 157 impresses with a wealth of technological highlights such as direct petrol injection with spray-guided combustion and twin turbochargers.

AMG 5.5-liter Engine Turbo

This innovative, autonomously developed eight-cylinder power unit from Affalterbach sets new standards in terms of fuel consumption and exemplary efficiency: the new S 63 AMG, in which the V8 biturbo will have its market debut, consumes only 10.5 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC combined consumption, provisional figure). This represents a saving of 25 percent compared to the current S63 AMG. An intelligently designed power transfer plays a major part in this: the unique AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission combines dynamism with economy, and includes a new start/stop function in the “Controlled Efficiency” driving mode. The new engine/transmission combination is the epitome of exclusivity, sophistication, high performance and economy.

AMG 5.5-liter Engine and Speedshift MCT 7 Speed

The S 63 AMG showcar is a homage to the impressive history of powerful AMG V8 engines: visually this high-performance saloon resembles the spectacular 300 SEL 6.8 AMG, the racing car that won a class victory and second place in the overall ranking for AMG at the 24-hour race in Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) in 1971 – and made the company world-famous overnight.

“AMG Performance 2015” as the continuation of a success story

Mercedes-AMG is continuing this impressive story with its “AMG Performance 2015” strategy, and meeting its promise to continuously reduce both the fuel consumption and emissions of new models with the new engine/transmission combination – while reaching new heights with the central brand value of “performance”.

AMG 5.5-liter Engine and Speedshift MCT 7 Speed

The new AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine will play a major part in the Mercedes-AMG model strategy over the next few years. The unique AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission will also guarantee a thrilling yet economical power transfer in future AMG high-performance cars. The new engine/transmission combination is another milestone in the success story of Mercedes-AMG, which began in 1967. Another highlight in the company’s more than 40-year history it undoubtedly the SLS AMG: this gull-wing model due to be launched on 27 March 2010 is the first automobile to be completely independently developed by Mercedes-AMG. It means that as the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars, AMG is not only fielding a masterpiece but also demonstrating development expertise at the highest level.

Direct petrol injection with spray-guided combustion and twin turbocharging

Whilst the AMG 6.3 litre V8 naturally aspirated engine has a displacement of 6208 cc the new AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo unit makes do with 5461 cc. The use of direct injection technology results in a reduction of exactly 747 cubic centimetres and increases efficiency. For the first time, AMG is also utilising the advantages of direct petrol injection with spray-guided combustion and piezo-electric injectors: thanks to its higher thermodynamic efficiency, this technology makes more efficient use of fuel and leads to lower exhaust emissions. AMG combines this spray-guided combustion with twin turbochargers. Other highlights include a crankcase wholly of aluminium, four-valve technology with adjustable camshafts, an air/water intercooler, generator management and a start/stop function as standard.

AMG 5.5-liter Engine and Speedshift MCT 7 Speed

This high-tech package leads to a high output and torque yield, together with fuel consumption figures that are unrivalled in the competitive lineup. The AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine develops a peak output of 400 kW (544 hp) and maximum torque of 800 newton metres. In conjunction with the AMG Performance package these figures are increased to 420 kW (571 hp) and 900 newton metres. A look at the performance diagrams shows that no other engine in this output class achieves the figures delivered by the new AMG biturbo. The major difference between the two performance classes is an increase in the maximum charge pressure from 1.0 to 1.3 bar.

Quantum leap: fuel consumption reduced by 25 percent

With a provisional NEDC fuel consumption of 10.5 litres per 100 kilometres, the new S 63 AMG is 3.9 litres more economical than the preceding model powered by the naturally aspirated AMG 6.3-litre V8 – despite an increase in output by 14 kW (19 hp) resp. 34 kW (46 hp) and in torque by 170 and 270 newton metres. Engine specialists consider this achieved fuel saving of more than 25 percent to be nothing less than a quantum leap. CO2 emissions have likewise been significantly reduced: at 246 grams per kilometre, the figure is 28.5 percent lower than for the previous model.

With figures like these, the new S 63 AMG is not only considerably better than all its competitors, but also more fuel-efficient than much less powerful cars in this segment. Taking into account its enormous performance and torque figures the new AMG 5.5 litre V8 biturbo engine is in parts twice as efficient as many mid-segment or compact-class diesel engines.

At the same time the S 63 AMG delivers superior performance at sports car level: the high-performance saloon accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. The 100 km/h mark is reached in just 4.4 seconds with the AMG Performance package, with the top speed increased to an electronically limited 300 km/h.

AMG 5.5-liter Engine and Speedshift MCT 7 Speed

Engine production – tradition of hand-built excellence

Like all other AMG engines, the new eight-cylinder biturbo is assembled by hand in the AMG engine shop taken into commission in 2002. A single, highly-qualified technician assembles the M 157 according to the “one man, one engine” philosophy, maintaining the very strictest quality standards. This painstaking care is attested to by his signature on the characteristic AMG engine plate.

AMG CEO Volker Mornhinweg: “Efficiency plus performance”

“With the new AMG V8 biturbo engine and the AMG SPEEDSHFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission, we are confronting the challenges of the future and focussing on fuel consumption and exhaust emissions even more intensively than before. Our new high-performance engine shows that AMG occupies a leading position in terms of both efficiency and our brand commitment to “performance,” says Volker Mornhinweg, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

“The new AMG V8 biturbo engine is yet another milestone in our impressive V8 history. For the first time we have combined spray-guided direct petrol injection with turbocharging. With this high-tech package we are “best in class” with respect to fuel consumption, output and torque,” says Friedrich Eichler, Head of Engine and Powertrain Development at Mercedes-AMG.

Key figures at a glance:*

AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine
Displacement 5461 cc
Bore and Stroke 98.0 x 90.5 mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Output 400 kW (544 hp) at 5500 rpm
420 kW (571 hp) at 5500 rpm**
Max. torque 800 Nm at 2000-4500 rpm
900 Nm at 2500-3750 rpm**
at 2500-3750 rpm*
Engine weight (dry) 204 kg
Power/weight ratio 0.41 kg/hp 0.39 kg/hp**

* provisional figures;
** with AMG Performance package

Exciting power delivery, characteristic sound

These on-paper figures raise high expectations which the 400 kW (544 hp) AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo certainly meets. The flat torque curve ensures enormous pulling power in all speed ranges: 670 newton metres are already available at 1500 rpm, and the maximum torque of 800 newton metres is delivered just 500 rpm later, remaining constant to 4500 rpm. Even more effortless performance is ensured by the engine variant with the AMG Performance package, which has a peak output of 420 kW (571 hp). In this case the eight-cylinder delivers 875 newton metres of torque at just 2000 rpm, with a constant 900 newton metres available between 2500 and 3750 rpm.

AMG 5.5-liter Engine and Speedshift MCT 7 Speed

It is not only the unrivalled torque delivery of this turbocharged eight-cylinder that makes the heart beat faster, as the agile responsiveness with no irritating charger delay leads to an effortlessness and dynamism previously unknown in this output class. All perfectly matched by the characteristic, sonorous engine note. Moreover, this AMG high-performance engine naturally meets all the requirements with respect to smooth, quiet running and the comfort on long journeys that is to be expected of a Mercedes.

MCT 7-speed sports transmission with Controlled Efficiency mode and start/stop function

Power is transferred by the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission used exclusively by AMG, which is already familiar from the SL 63 AMG and E 63 AMG and combines high emotional appeal with outstanding driving dyna-mics and a high level of efficiency. The wet start-up clutch replaces a conventional torque converter, and helps to save fuel. The exemplary fuel economy is also in large measure due to the standard start/stop function. This system is active in the transmission’s Controlled Efficiency (“C”) mode, and switches the eight-cylinder engine off when the car comes to a stop. In “C” mode the sports saloon always starts off in second gear, and the transmission shifts to the next, higher gears at a decidedly early stage. With its high torque at low engine speeds, the V8 engine encourages a smooth, effortless driving style.

AMG 5.5-liter Engine and Speedshift MCT 7 Speed

The eight-cylinder biturbo engine also features the generator management system familiar from the E 63 AMG: whenever the engine is on the overrun or when braking, kinetic energy is used to charge the battery rather than being wasted as heat in the usual way. In all other operating modes a combination of onboard network and generator management enables the generator to be kept at a low voltage. This reduces the load on the engine and makes for fuel savings of around 0.15 litres per 100 kilometres according to the NEDC standard, and up to 0.2 l/100 km in city traffic with its frequent overrun and braking phases.

JOSS JP1 sadly was discontinued due to lack of finance in 2014.

Kickstarter page copied here for Archival posterity as so much has been lost – Even on wayback machine unfortunately, and also Facebook.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jossjp1/joss-jp1-supercar-a-new-innovative-performance-bra

JOSS FACEBOOK:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/JOSS-Developments/265420490322813?ref=hl

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY LEADERS SAY:

“There is no reason Australia can’t be competitive in Supercars.World class capability already exists in automotive design, engineering, development, testing and production. Unlike mass market vehicles, low production volumes, high labour costs, the “high dollar”, and a small domestic market are largely irrelevant.In the wake of decisions to leave Australia by the mass market automobile manufacturers, JOSS is an exciting Australian start-up with global appeal.” – Gavin Smith, President, Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty Ltd.

“As the promoter of the world’s ultimate tarmac rally that provides the perfect environment for the Supercars of the world to showcase their technology, we are extremely excited to help in bringing an Australian supercar, the JOSS JP-1, to life and one day see it take on the world at Targa Tasmania.” – Mark Perry, Event Director, Targa Australia Pty Ltd.

“The JOSS project shows innovation, engineering excellence and a true belief that Australia can compete on a global scale. We wish the team the best of luck and look forward to working with JOSS in utilising as many Australian suppliers and capability as possible.” – Richard Reilly, CEO, FAPM

WHAT IS JOSS?

JOSS is an Australian automotive company founded in 1998 with the sole purpose of developing an international supercar that will be marketed in America, Europe and the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. The first five vehicles are to be built and sold as ‘Track Specials’, which will allow their owners to experience the most extreme performance parameters while demonstrating the abilities and agility of the vehicle, and showcasing a unique and individual vehicle.  Visually, these first five vehicles will be based on the JOSS JP1 design (pictured above on Top Gear magazine and throughout this document) but with much more aggressive styling.  We anticipate a top speed of 340km/h and acceleration from 0–100km/h in or around 3.0 seconds – with performance that will be akin to LeMans or GT race cars.

JOSS JP1 Supercar Australia

JOSS is not also not a start-up company.  This is not funding one man’s whim or a pipe-dream.  More, this is helping take a company that has built a car, run it as a prototype, learnt from these lessons and now taken the design and engineering one enormous step forward.  The partners required to deliver this are fully in-tune with the requirements and have committed their support.  The design is finalised as these images, and the JOSS website demonstrates.  From CFD to suspension – the parameters are in place to deliver on the concept – if the funding allows us to.

Beyond these initial five units being built, it is our intention to use the investment obtained to then develop the vehicles to comply with the small manufacturer compliance criteria in the UK which will open the doors to road use of the JOSS in many European countries.

Once cash flow positive, we intend to broaden the reach of the vehicle further to offer a completely global, road compliant version which will form the cornerstone of our company’s product range.

The Kickstarter capital raise of AUD$480,000 will not only allow us to build the first JOSS Track Car but even more importantly, fund the final engineering, design and overall development, which will then allow us to take successive orders and deliver to our customers. Your pledge will  ensure JOSS is market ready.  Remember – to finish first, first you must finish!

WHO ARE WE?

JOSS’ founder Matt Thomas – having completed a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design in 1994 – commenced his career in Europe as an automotive design modeller. He has now worked for most leading global automotive brands and racing marques, including Bentley, BMW, Aston Martin, Jaguar and the Stewart Grand Prix Formula One team.

JOSS JP1 Supercar Australia

Our JOSS team consists of experts from around the world with vast experience in Formula One, Le Mans, V8 Supercars and OEM production vehicle engineering, sales and marketing. Our core team has more than 200 years combined experience in the best automotive companies from around the world and covers all vehicle development aspects such as race engineering, OEM engineering, design, tooling, composites, regulation compliance, costing, branding, marketing and administration…………you’re in good hands.

JOSS-JP1

JOSS-JP1

JOSS NOW:

Our brief, and our intention, is to develop a high-end competitor in the ever growing track day car segment, co-habiting with the likes of million dollar plus brands such as McLaren, Pagani, Ferrari, Porsche and Koenigsegg, yet at a more economical cost to the customer. Our car will be lightweight and will be very efficient as a track car due to its large power to weight ratio and extreme levels of both mechanical and aerodynamic grip. This car will not be road legal due to its overall package being based solely on the best track performance available but JOSS then aims to produce a road legal version in the not too distant future – based on this very car.

JOSS-JP1

JOSS JP1 – PROJECTED TRACK CAR SPECIFICATIONS:

Engine:                           All aluminium V8 DOHC with VVT

Capacity:                         5,000cc

Max RPM:                       8,000 rpm

Power:                             420 kW

Torque:                            560 Nm

Gearbox:                          Albins developed transaxle

Vehicle Layout:                Two-seater, mid-engine, rear wheel drive

Bodywork:                        Carbon composite

Brakes:                             AP Racing

Wheels:                            Lightweight alloy construction

Tyres:                               Michelin

Curb weight:                     900 kg

Power to Weight Ratio:    466 kW / ton (625 hp / ton)

0 – 100km/h:                    2.8 seconds (anticipated)

¼ Mile:                             Sub 10.5 @ 230km/h+

Top speed:                       340 km/h

Lateral G:                         1.2g+

Concept Sketch 1
Concept Sketch 1

KEY TECHNOLOGY FEATURES:

·  The first ever multi-speed seamless transverse transaxle gearbox to be used in a vehicle.

·  22% less vehicle frontal area than the Bugatti Veyron creating less CO2 emission and better fuel economy.

·  New engine technology enabling the JOSS all aluminium, quad-cam V8 VVT to produce less than 300g/km CO2 gas emissions.

·  Approximately four patentable components/systems which will be unique to the JOSS vehicle.

MEET THE TEAM:

JOSS-JP1 TEAM

Matthew Thomas –          Founder and Design Director

Andrew Philpott –            Director of Marketing and PR

Ray Borrett –                   Acting Chief Executive Officer

Laurajean Thomas –       Director of Corporate Services

Peter Gong –                   Finance Advisor

Craig Anderson –            Alias Surfacing Advisor

Rick Wyatt –                    Master Race Mechanic

Glenn Everitt –                Master Mechanic and Software

Glenn Rees –                  Motorsport Engineer Advisor

Nick Wills –                     Race Electronics Advisor

Scott Beeton –                Aerodynamics / CFD

John Basile –                  Graphic Design

Gavin Smith –                 Business Advisor

Murray Rodgers –            Corporate Advisor

Peter Ketley –                 Business Advisor

JOSS-JP1

OUR PAST:

(Existing Prototype Test Vehicle)

The JOSS team have already produced a Test vehicle known as the JOSS JT1 which has been used primarily for proof of concept and driveline development.

Above: JOSS JT1 test vehicle chassis and driveline assembly.
Above: JOSS JT1 test vehicle chassis and driveline assembly.
JOSS JT1 test vehicle shake-down at Calder Raceway, Victoria
JOSS JT1 test vehicle shake-down at Calder Raceway, Victoria
JOSS JT1 launched at the Melbourne Motorshow
JOSS JT1 launched at the Melbourne Motorshow

ORIGINAL 2004 JOSS JT1 SPECIFICATION (As Tested)

Engine:                                 Alloy Head V8

Power:                                  400bhp

Torque:                                 400lb/ft (approx)

Chassis:                               Steel space frame

Kerb Weight:                        948kg

Wheel-base:                        2560 mm

Ground Clearance (F/R):    100mm / 120mm

Vehicle Height:                    1120mm

Frontal Area:                        1.62m2

Front Tyres:                          P-Zero 245/35 ZR18

Rear Tyres:                          P-Zero 335/30 ZR18

Wheels Front:                      18” x 9”

Wheels Rear:                       18” x 13″

Gearbox:                              Porsche G50 Transaxle, 5-speed

Transaxle:                            Control:Rod Linkage

0 – 100km/h:                       3.0 sec with LSD

¼ mile:                                11.7ses @ 130mph

Concept Sketch 3
Concept Sketch 3

 TIMING PLAN & KPI’s:

Kickstarter Investment – AU$480,000

Build Stage: Start of Unique Vehicle Engineering

Start Date: Month 1 – End Date: Month 6

Components developed: Vehicle design and engineering

Milestone 1

Build Stage: Start of development of Engine, Gearbox and Chassis

Start Date: Month 6 – End Date: Month 8

Components developed: Powertrain (engine, gearbox, exhaust, clutch)

Milestone 2

Build Stage: Start of Final Vehicle Assembly

Start Date: Month 9 – End Date: Month 14

Components developed: Vehicle design, engineering & Bodywork

Milestone 3

Build Stage: Completion of Vehicle Assembly and Tuning

Start Date: Month 17 – End Date: Month 17

Components developed: Vehicle Completed

Concept Sketch 4
Concept Sketch 4

STRETCH  GOALS:

Original Goal – AUD$480,000

·JOSS ‘Track Car’ developed to a high level of performance as detailed above.

Stretch Goal One – AUD$570,000

·JOSS ‘Track Car’ developed to a high level of performance as detailed above.

·Higher level of development and performance including addition vehicle composites and vehicle weight reduction.

Stretch Goal Two – AUD$740,000

·JOSS ‘Track Car’ developed to a high level of performance as detailed above.

·JOSS ‘Track Car’ will also include the initial stages of a hybrid driveline system with the inclusion of a Kenitic Energy Retention System.

Stretch Goal Three – AUD$920,000 or above

·JOSS ‘Track Car’ developed to a high level of performance as detailed above.

·JOSS ‘Track Car’ will also include the initial stages of a hybrid driveline system with the inclusion of a Kenitic Energy Retention System.

·The JOSS JP1 Track Car will be unveiled at a major global Motorshow event, such as Monoco, Beijing, Detroit, London or Geneva.

Concept Sketch 5
Concept Sketch 5

FAQ:

·Question: How much will the JOSS Track Cars cost?

Answer: The individual cars will cost approx AUD $600,000 but this final price will depend upon the final specification of the vehicle.

·Question: Will the first cars be available to all countries?

Answer: Yes, they will. The first vehicles will be sold ex-factory and will be up to the new owner to organise shipping, local taxes, etc.

·Question: Is the red car in the images the ‘Track Car’?

Answer:No, the images of the red car are based directly from current surface scan data from our full size clay car. The ‘Track Car’ version with be a modified version of this that will generate even greater downforce and vehicle stability.

Risks and challenges

Every project has risks. We all know that. However, how will we overcome the challenges that are thrown at us? Firstly, JOSS is not a new start-up company. We’ve had many highs and lows and overcome them and we will continue to do this. As for what we might face – well, there is always the unexpected, and this means we have to continue to excel at what we do. This is a volunteer project – none takes a salary so we focus on delivering the final result. We have existing shareholders who have invested to get us this far and they demand results. So for us, the focus is on delivering. And we have strong partners in the industry – ones who are committed to helping us make this a success and by using their talents and engineers, we have an excellent chance of overcoming these obstacles. The key items we would face will be getting the final set-up right, to ensure this truly is a track-based supercar that does what it sets out to do – and with additional refinement and testing we can accomplish this. Costings are always difficult but we have a small contingency and given the nature of the budget, and the crucially tight control of costs, we aim to be very selective with any expenditure.

Finally the Wiki – this is probably safe so I will just list the link

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joss_JP1