Equus Bass 770
| Equus Bass770 | |
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| Production | 2013–present |
| Model years | 2014–present |
| Assembly | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Designer | Tom Tjaarda,[1] Michaël Oualid[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Muscle car (D) |
| Body style | 2-door fastback coupé |
| Layout | FMR layout |
| Powertrain | |
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| Power output |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual rear-mounted dual-clutch |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm (117 in) |
| Length | 4,927 mm (194 in) |
| Width | 1,934 mm (76 in) |
| Height | 1,390 mm (55 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,651 kg (3,640 lb) |
The Equus Bass770 (stylized in all caps as EQUUS BASS770) is an American fastback luxury muscle car manufactured by Equus Automotive, named after its founder, Bassam Abdallah.[3]
At its launch in 2015, six models were available: Accent, Accent Plus, Design, Design Plus, Edition, and Collection.[4][5]
Design
The Bass770's design was inspired by muscle cars from the 1960s-1970s,[6] most notably, the first generation Ford Mustang fastback, with other design cues taken from the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Plymouth Barracuda, Pontiac GTO, and AMC Marlin.[7] This inspiration extends to the Bass770's interior, which makes heavy use of physical gauges and switches with metal accents.
Despite it's styling, the Bass770 comes equipped with various modern comfort features, such as LED lights, parking sensors, an infotainment system and GPS navigation.[8]
Vehicle data
The car's chassis and body are made of aluminum with carbon fiber linings.[9] The entire vehicle is handcrafted.[10]
The car uses a 6.2 litres (6,162 cc) LS9 supercharged 90.5-degree V8 engine derived from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The engine can deliver up to 640 hp (477 kW; 649 PS) at 6500 rpm and 605 lb⋅ft (820 N⋅m) at 3800 rpm.[9] This enables the car to accelerate from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 3.4 seconds, and achieve a top speed above 200 mph (322 km/h).[11] Power is delivered to the rear wheels by a 6-speed rear-mounted dual-clutch transmission.[12][13]
The car's tires measure 255/40ZR19 at the front and 285/40ZR19 at the rear. The car uses Brembo six-piston brake calipers at the front and four-piston calipers at the rear, along with carbon ceramic matrix (CCM) ventilated and cross-drilled brake rotors are utilized for braking. The rotors measure 390 mm (15.5 in) at the front and 360 mm (14 in) at the rear.[9][14]
The Bass 770 is equipped with driving assists such as a magnetic selective ride control, performance traction management, an active handling system with traction control, and power steering.[13]
| Equus Throwback | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Equus Automotive |
| Production | 2017–present[15] |
| Model years | 2018–present |
| Assembly | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Designer | Tom Tjaarda |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Chevrolet Corvette (C7) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.2 L LT4 supercharged V8[16] |
| Power output | 1,000 hp (746 kW; 1,014 PS) |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in (2,710 mm) |
| Length | 178 in (4,521 mm) |
| Width | 73.9 in (1,877 mm) |
| Height | 48.6 in (1,234 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,444 lb (1,562 kg) |
References
- ^ "THE EQUUS EQ500". ponysite.d. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- ^ "Michaël Oualid". automotivedesignconference.com. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ Radu, Vlad (28 February 2023). "Equus Bass 770: How To Ruin a Great Idea in Three Simple Steps". autoevolution. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Sam, Nzilili (2021-02-24). "10 American Cars You've Probably Never Heard About". HotCars. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "What's in a Name? The Equus Bass770 (Published 2014)". 2014-01-16. Archived from the original on 2022-12-27. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "The real incarnation of the fastback american muscle cars (FMC) by Equus Automotive and Panoz". web.archive.org. 2013-01-27. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ Torchinsky, Jason. "The Secrets Of The Equus Bass, The Best Muscle Car Mashup You Can Buy". Jalopnik. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ^ "2014 Equus Bass770 Review - Gallery @ Top Speed". Top Speed. 24 September 2013. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ^ a b c Simona, ed. (24 September 2013). "Equus Bass770 Reviews, Specs & Prices @ Top Speed". Top Speed. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ^ "Equus Bass770". Real Art on Wheels. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "2015 Equus Bass770 First Look from the 2014 Detroit Auto Show - Motor Trend WOT". Motor Trend. 2014-01-17. Archived from the original on 2016-03-25. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ^ "Equus reveals the Bass 770". Top Gear. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ^ a b "Luxury muscle: The Equus Bass 770". newatlas.com. 26 September 2013. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ^ "Formacar: The Equus Bass 770 is an exotic restomod with strong Mustang & Challenger vibes". www.formacar.com (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "The Equus Throwback Is a 1000-HP Corvette-Based Supercar With Deeply Retro Vibes". roadandtrack.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ "1,000-HP Equus Throwback Is A Corvette With Gigantic Exhaust Tips". motor1.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
