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Factory Five is an American automobile parts maker famous for their Factory Five 818. The 818 is Factory Five's first car to be fully developed by computer.
The company is best known for its various kit options that are purchased to enhance the performance of racing cars and allow people to custom build their own race cars; the 818 is a big step forward. Factory Five produces some of the industry's most advanced kits to amp up cars, so we wonder if the 818 exceeds our expectations and will really sweep us off our feet.
Let's take a closer look at Factory Five's 818 and what makes this car so innovative.
The Factory Five 818 Is A Fast And Powerful "Computer-Generated" Car
The Factory Five 818 is the brand's first-ever 100% computer-made car, which launched in 2015. Notably, it comes in three forms; a streetcar, racecar, and coupe. The American company is known for making car parts, kits, and accessories for people to custom build their own cars. Now, they've taken it one step further by making their very own car.
It's considered to be a pretty affordable mid-engine sports car. It would set you back around $20,000, which isn't too high for a ride that can boast roughly 270 hp and top speeds of about 150 mph. Also, you could get a kit from as little as $12,990, but it really depends on what you add and your general preferences.
The 818 is lightweight yet rigid with a steel chassis and a full race cage. It offers driver rollover protection, which is what the brand is best known for. The chassis allows the car to maintain a low center of gravity so that it doesn't interfere with its performance.
The small car boasts a larger interior than you might expect. It can accommodate a driver that is up to 6'4" tall, which is pretty impressive in comparison to an industry-standard racing car. This is due to the seating position being low, which also offers plenty of legroom.
Factory Five kitted the 818 with a Subaru Impreza gauge pod and options to upgrade the shifter, seat choices, and top. It's available as a hard or soft top, depending on your preference.
The 818 A Great Feat For Factory Five
Unlike most sports cars, the 818 was purely developed by computer. Cars are normally designed and produced with a combination of manual and digital techniques. However, Factory Five has years of experience building cars, so they could trust their instinct.
The final digitized model was a success and performed exactly how the brand had hoped for it to. It can top speeds of 0 to 60 mph in an impressive 3.8 seconds, which matches the likes of the Tesla Model X and even beats rides like the 2011 Ford Mustang.
In our opinion, Factory Five's 818 showcases what is to come. This is their first-ever complete car, and it was a huge success among their fans. It met the designer's expectations, and if they can continue to design successful sports cars using only a computer, then they might be one of the few to do so.