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Safety & Styling
The Invicta S1 spaceframe chassis is believed to be the strongest ever tested by UK car safety officials. The carbon composite semi-monocoque construction of the S1 bonds carbon fibre floor panels above and beneath the steel tube frame and also incorporates many safety features including: side-impact bars, rear-impact beam, seats positioned within the steel frame chassis, a full roll-over safety cage and Kevlar reinforcement of the doors, front and rear bumpers and windscreen surround.
Invicta wanted the S1’s appearance to reflect its commitment to building a no-compromise sportscar in which performance and handling take priority, but practicality and comfort are not forgotten. Engineering decisions, about dimensions, engine location and weight distribution came first and body styling followed. Designer Leigh Adams and his Automotive Design & Prototyping (ADP) studio say they regard the Invicta S1 as “an excellent opportunity to use the ‘timeless classic’ bold proportions of a high body-side and a sleek glass area.”
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