Vanguard Autoworks Ltd



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

     


~o0o~


"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

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk  1939 Porsche Type 64

1939

Porsche Type 64

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1947 Cisitalia 202 SC Pininfarina

1947

Cisitalia 202 SC Pininfarina

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk  1948 Ferrari 166 Inter Stabilimenti Farina

1948

Ferrari 166 Inter Stabilimenti Farina

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk  1949 Maserati A6 1500 Pininfarina

1949

Maserati A6 1500 Pininfarina

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk  1950 Abarth 205-A Berlinetta

1950

Abarth 205-A Berlinetta

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk  1953 Fiat 8V Zagato Otto

1952

Fiat 8V Zagato Otto 

1953

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk  1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 Disco Volante Coupe

1953

Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 Disco Volante Coupe Carrozzeria Touring

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk  1953 Porsche 550 Coupe

1953

Porsche 550 Coupe

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk  1953 Siata 208 CS

1953

Siata 208 CS Societa Italiana Applicazione Trasformazione Automobilistiche

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk  1954 Maserati A6GCS-53 Berlinetta

1954 Maserati A6GCS-53 Berlinetta

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1956 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe

1954

Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk  1954 Pegaso Z102B

1954

Pegaso Z102B

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1955 Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta Series II Carrozzeria Touring

1955

Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta Series II Carrozzeria Touring 

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1955 - Frazer-Nash Le Mans Coupé Zagato CONCEPT

1955

Frazer-Nash 2000

Le Mans Coupé Zagato  

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Vanguard Autoworks

MI5 GT Coupé  

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1956 Abarth Fiat 750 Zagato

1956

Abarth Fiat 750 Zagato

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1957 AC Aceca Bristol

1957

AC Aceca Bristol

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1957 Maserati 3500GT Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera

1957

Maserati 3500GT Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1958 BMW 507

1958

BMW 507

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1959 Porsche 356a Coupe

1959

Porsche 356a Coupe

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1959 AC Greyhound

1959

AC Greyhound

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1960 Bristol 406  GTZ swb Zagato

1960

Bristol 406 GTZ SWB Zagato 

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1960 Ferrari 250 SWB Pininfarina

1960

Ferrari 250 SWB Pininfarina

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato

1961

Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1962 Kellison J-5 Drop Nose Coupe

1962

Kellison J-5 Drop Nose Coupe

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1962  Jaguar E-Type Lightweight  Low-Drag Competition Coupé

1962

Jaguar E-Type Lightweight

Low-Drag Competition Coupé

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1962 Lotus Elite

1962

Lotus Elite

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1962 APAL Porsche

1962

APAL Porsche

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1963 ASA 1000 GT

1963

ASA 1000 GT Bertone Autocostruzioni Societa per Azioni

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1963 AC Shelby Competition  Cobra 289 Le Mans Coupe

1963

AC Shelby Cobra 289 Le Mans Coupe

1963 Apollo 3500-GT Coupe Intermeccanica

1963

Apollo 3500-GT Coupe Intermeccanica

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1963 Jaguar LeMans D-Type Coupe Special Michelotti

1963

Jaguar LeMans D-Type Coupe Special Michelotti

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1963

ATS 2500 GT

1964


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1964

Ford GT40 MK I

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1965 Ferrari Dino Berlinetta Speciale

1965

Ferrari Dino Berlinetta Speciale Pininfarina

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1965 Bizzarrini 5300 Gt Strada Alloy

1965

Bizzarrini 5300 Gt Strada Alloy

VanguardAutoworks.co.uk 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S

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.