

Inspired by 'that decade' 1953-1963...
The sculptural beauty of the grand tourer (GT) two-door sports coupé and racing cars.
Based in the UK midlands - home of the British car industry, Vanguard Autoworks Ltd. have taken on a challenge to create a lightweight GT coupé in homage to the valiant, spirit of adventure, '24 Hours of Le Mans' era without imitation to a specific marque.
"We plan to create beautiful lines alongside the need to incorporate modern and comfortable expectations for today's daily driver".
Prototype model - MI5 GT coupé -
[Mallory Irvine mk5 Vanguard grand tourer coupé]
This concept model is an ongoing work in progress.
Although currently powered by a 2.8lt straight-6 (190 bh) BMW M52 unit (on a BMW E36/7 platform) there is every likelihood that a Hydrogen powered (FCEV) fuel cell electric vehicle conversion will take place if production, beyond the prototype, is considered... or maybe the MI5 GT coupé will remain a 'One Off'.
( Simon Hawkesley AIoD - Chairman)

POWER
Engine: ICE BMW M52 Fuel: Gasoline Actual displacement: 2793 c.c. (170.44 c.i.) Cylinder bore: 84 millimeters (3.31 inches)
Distribution: DOHC (dual overhead camshafts) Cylinder layout: In-line engine Engine modification: 2.8 (192 Cv)
Number of cylinders: 6 cylinders Number of valves per cylinder: 4 valves per cylinder
Number of speeds manual transmission: 5 speed Maximum torque: 300 Nm at 3500 Rpm 221.27 lb.-ft. at 3500 Rpm
Engine position: Front engine. Longitudinal orientation Maximum power: 192 (hp) Horsepower at 5500 Rpm
Compression ratio: 10.2 : 1 Cylinder stroke: 84 mm (3.31 inches) Intake: Multipoint indirect injection Drive: Rear
CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS
Extra urban fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100km 31.79 US mpg 38.17 UK mpg
Urban fuel consumption: 12.9 l/100km 18.23 US mpg 21.9 UK mpg
SPEED AND ACCELERATION
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph: 6.6 seconds Brakes abs: Yes Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h: 6.9 seconds
Maximum speed: 139.81 mph (225 km/h)
CHASSIS, SUSPENSION AND WHEELS
Steering: Hydraulic steering Steering type: Rack and pinion steering Front brakes: Ventilated disc brakes
Rear brakes: Disc brakes Front suspension: Cushioned frame Rear suspension: Coil spring suspension
Wheels: Dayton Cross Lace knock-off Wire Wheels Tire size: 205/70-R15
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"A modern car with character cues offering homage to the original designs of 1953 to 1963 and the artistic sculptural brilliance in them.
Those manufacturers who choose to create modern iterations, not replicas in any sense, tend to make quite spectacular creations. Their willingness to embrace both the past and current technology clearly demonstrates a lot of passion, not to mention the financial commitment, into the creation of very special cars… Years from now these concepts will become highly collectible in their own right as one off creations or short production runs".
1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 Disco Volante Coupé, 1953 Fiat 8V Zagato Otto, 1953 Porsche 550 Coupé, 1953 Siata 208 CS, 1954 Maserati A6GCS-53 Berlinetta, 1954 Pegaso Z102B, 1955 Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta Series II Carrozzeria Touring, 1955 Frazer-Nash Le Mans Coupé Zagato CONCEPT, Vanguard MI5 GT Coupé, 1956 Abarth Fiat 750 Zagato, 1956 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupé, 1957 AC Aceca Bristol, 1957 Maserati 3500GT Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, 1958 BMW 507, 1959 AC Greyhound, 1959 Lancia Appia GTE Zagato, 1959 Porsche 356a Coupé, 1960 Ferrari 250 SWB Pininfarina, 1961 Bristol 406 Zagato GT SWB, 1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato , 1962 APAL Porsche, 1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8-Litre Lightweight Low-Drag Competition Coupé, 1962 Kellison J-5 Drop Nose Coupé, 1962 Lotus Elite, 1963 AC Shelby Competition Cobra 289 Le Mans Coupé, 1963 Apollo 3500-GT Coupe Intermeccanica, 1963 ASA 1000 GT, 1963 ATS 2500 GT, 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Low Drag Coupé Dr Samir Klat, 1963 Jaguar LeMans D-Type Coupé Special Michelotti
Vanguard Autoworks Ltd. and evin.uk are Trading Divisions of Mallory Irvine Ltd. Registered Office 118 Pall Mall, St. James's LONDON SW1Y 5EA Company No: 12485323. VAT-359484941
Inspiration

1939
Porsche Type 64

1947
Cisitalia 202 SC Pininfarina

1948
Ferrari 166 Inter Stabilimenti Farina

1949
Maserati A6 1500 Pininfarina

1950
Abarth 205-A Berlinetta

1952
Fiat 8V Zagato Otto
1953


1953
Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 Disco Volante Coupe Carrozzeria Touring

1953
Porsche 550 Coupe

1953
Siata 208 CS Societa Italiana Applicazione Trasformazione Automobilistiche

1954 Maserati A6GCS-53 Berlinetta

1954
Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe

1954
Pegaso Z102B

1955
Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta Series II Carrozzeria Touring

1955
Frazer-Nash 2000
Le Mans Coupé Zagato

Vanguard Autoworks
MI5 GT Coupé

1956
Abarth Fiat 750 Zagato

1957
AC Aceca Bristol

1957
Maserati 3500GT Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera

1958
BMW 507

1959
Porsche 356a Coupe

1959
AC Greyhound

1960
Bristol 406 GTZ SWB Zagato

1960
Ferrari 250 SWB Pininfarina

1961
Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato

1962
Kellison J-5 Drop Nose Coupe

1962
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight
Low-Drag Competition Coupé

1962
Lotus Elite

1962
APAL Porsche

1963
ASA 1000 GT Bertone Autocostruzioni Societa per Azioni

1963
AC Shelby Cobra 289 Le Mans Coupe

1963
Apollo 3500-GT Coupe Intermeccanica

1963
Jaguar LeMans D-Type Coupe Special Michelotti

1963
ATS 2500 GT

1964

1964
Ford GT40 MK I

1965
Ferrari Dino Berlinetta Speciale Pininfarina

1965
Bizzarrini 5300 Gt Strada Alloy

1966 Lamborghini Miura Bertone
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Vanguard Autoworks Ltd. and evin.uk are Trading Divisions of Mallory Irvine Ltd. Registered Office 118 Pall Mall, St. James's LONDON SW1Y 5EA Company No: 12485323. VAT-359484941.