We codified the business case for the Wraith in early 1999.
Conceived as a counterpoint to the golden era of the 1930's, which
inspired beginning design work on the Hellcat, we chose the pre-16
era of motoring and the courageous free spirited nature of the board
track racer as our inspirational starting point.
Holistic evolution of efforts made to evolve the radial aircraft
architecture of our V twin powerplant through the Wraith's chassis
platform architecture was mandated. Perfected balance of proportion
and evolutionary brand gestalt were referenced. Greater
manufacturing efficiency, fewer parts and fewer vendors were
specified.
The project lay dormant until April 2003. The business case was
rewritten. As Brough Superior, Vincent and Crocker most connected
emotionally to the Hellcat, the Pierce would illuminate what the
Wraith could be; Quite simply, the world's most luxurious, sporting
two-wheeled device. |
| Power: Torque ≥ 130 ft. lbs.
Horsepower ≥ 125 Dimensions: Weight: 410lbs.;
Wheelbase 58.5"; Length: 82"; Seat Height 31"; Trail 98mm static,
85mm full compression; 27 degree rake.
Engine: Confederate B120 counter balanced v-twin; Twin
cam design; 4.125" bore x 4.5" stroke.
Transmission: Confederate design; five or six speed,
close ratio. Primary: Confederate design; machined
from 6061 aluminum; belt drive. Chassis: Construction
3 load path bearing utilizing aircraft aluminum fuselage with CNC
billet aircraft aluminum front and rear bulkheads; Engine as
stressed member; Carbon backbone. Oil capacity is 3 quarts.
Front End: Girder-type aircraft aluminum multi-link;
Carbon fiber struts. Swingarm: Single sided aluminum
cast piece. Suspension: Rear-Penske coil over shock
with cooling reservoir; multi adjustable; Front-Penske coil over
shock, fully adjustable. Brakes: Front Brembo dual
mechanical high output 4 - piston; 320 mm in Rear Brembo 2-piston
caliper, 220mm rotor. Lighting: Forward LED headlight
and blinker system; Seat integrated brake and blinker light system.
Fuel Cell: Confederate design, one piece belly tank;
Fuel Capacity 4.1 gallons Gauge: Single integrated
tachometer and speedometer. Wheels: Blackstone Tek
TUV,DOT approved, carbon fiber wheel set. Front 3.5" x 17". Rear 5.7
x 17; Tires- Matched Metzeler Rennsport: 120 front, 180 rear.
Identification: VIN stamped onto fuselage. Engine also
contains ID numbers. |