#083 Mark Lyon | The Moderna by GTO Engineering (2021 GT With A V12 and 3 Pedals) - a podcast by Sam Moores

from 2021-03-10T16:00

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I got Mark Lyon - Director of GTO Engineering on the line to discuss their new vehicle, codenamed "Moderna". Mark tells us all about this exciting new car.

Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/52_7Oizm0OY

Mark's first episode: https://youtu.be/C_bbRmNb9uM

https://www.gtoengineering.com/
https://www.instagram.com/gto_engineering/

Hope you enjoy,

Cheers,

Sam

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Show Notes: 
00:00 = Intro
01:32 = Where did the idea for the project come from?
03:48 = Under what regulations is the car being built?
05:22 = How far are you through the process?
06:15 = The engine
08:28 = Weight
09:24 = The interior
11:12 = What will people use it for?
12:02 = Luggage space? + Are there customers already?
12:52 = What has the feedback been like from customers?
14:09 = Gearbox and the joys of 3 pedals
15:11 = What do you love about driving a car that this will deliver?
16:00 = Is it quite a difficult long process to make something that lives up to modern standards, doesn't leak, everything works etc. 
16:59 = The price
17:18 = When will see that first car?
19:20 = Modern cars only being tested on track because they don't work on the road
21:22 = Suspension

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