In January of 2007, Berne Beck Engineering & Composits GmbH showed to the world for the very first time their new 2007 Beck LM 800. This company is a very small company that is located in Switzerland, and they specialize in producing top of the line super sports cars, and as you have come to expect from the Swiss, this car is top quality and well made. This sports car comes with an innovative design, a choice of engines, and a fairly reasonable price tag for a car of this caliber.

Car Construction

This car is built with a variety of lightweight construction materials to provide a light frame and to boost the all around performance of the car. Some of the materials that are used to construct the car include titanium, aluminum, magnesium, and even Kevlar. The design and materials used to construct the car were used to keep the car very aerodynamic as well as keeping the drag coefficient minimal. You will also see some features that will remind you of a Formula 1 race car, such as the monocoque, made of aluminum and Kevlar, which is to keep the driver and passenger safe in case of a collision. The 2007 Beck LM 800 also has an hydraulic active chassis that is electronically controlled, which reacts on its' own in order to keep the sports car firmly on the road at high speeds of travel.

General Specs on the 2007 Beck LM 800

This hot car comes with a 4.2L twin turbo charged V8 engine, and has also has a 7 speed semi-sequential rear wheel driver transmission. When it comes to changing gears, you can either use the traditional stick, or you can choose to use the rocker switch, which is located on the steering wheel. This car puts out 650bph, and will go from 0-60 in just an amazing 3.0 seconds. The maximum speed of the 2007 Beck LM 800 is estimated at about 217 mph. The car also weights in at just under a ton (1984 lbs), which contributes to the amazing speed of the car.

Street Use with Racing Features

While this car has been approved for street use, it definitely comes with some racing features as well, and we're not just talking about speed. The defining feature of this car is the pneumatic jacking system that is built right in to the car. This feature automatically jacks up the car for you, making it easy and quick to do a tire change. While you do see this feature in race cars, usually it is not found on a car that is approved for the streets.

Great Options

The 2007 Beck LM 800 comes with a variety of standard features, including side windows that open, tinted windows, seats that are univocally adjustable, the latest technology in instruments, and a high quality seat belt system as well. There are also a variety of other options you can choose to have in this car too.

You can choose from optional extras, such as air conditioning, a GPS navigation system, and even a hi-fi audio system too. Also you may want to have included the keyless badge and the anti-theft system to keep your car protected. You may also want to add an engine pre-heater, and auxiliary heating as well. The color and material for your seat covers can also be chosen. If you really want to spend some extra money, then you may want to opt for electronic side windows, and LCD monitor for TV, and additional airbags, such as passenger and side airbags.

With the light weight and the engine power, the 2007 Beck LM 800 is sure to provide a swift and exciting ride. While more than likely this car is not going to be hitting the streets in the U.S., more than likely it will be seen in Europe. You can purchase this speedy car, starting out at around $605,000. While you may have never expected a great super car to come from the country of Switzerland, they have definitely gone all out and produced a top quality car combining both speed and constructional innovation. In the world of concept cars, this car is definitely a hot one to keep your eye on.

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