The facts are clear. The ERA GT has no equal! Compare our body, engineering, and level of support with others.
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 A classic race car - carefully adapted to the street |
THE LEGEND IS REBORNThe ERA GT has been designed to standards far beyond what is expected of a "kit car": The body, chassis, suspension, and interior duplicate the original car closer than any other car selling for less than $250,000! GT40 But race-car-quality was not enough ! Our body is much straighter than the original, with all-weather sealing - and our chassis is designed for the street as much as the track. Even air conditioning is available. |
THE
ERA GT KIT
ERA REPLICA AUTOMOBILES has long been known for the highest quality in design, engineering, and craftmenship. In replica circles, the ERA 427SC (and now 289FIA ) have become the standard by which others are judged. In fourteen of the last fifteen years, customer built ERAs have been voted the "BEST COBRA REPLICA”at the annual Shelby American meet! | Like
the ERA
427SC, the ERA
GT kit was
designed to be put
together like a production
car. No fabrication is necessary, so your garage
simply becomes
the final assembly line. Carefully chosen components are thoroughly
integrated
into the overall design. All the holes, caged nuts, receptacles,
brackets,
adapters, etc. that are necessary to mount these components were
designed
into our kit from the beginning.
Except for the drive-train, wheels and some standard suspension components, everything necessaryto complete a finished automobile is there. From a custom aluminum radiator to the minutia of wiring harness clips. Furthermore, the standard pieces are the highest quality . We don't skimp, even where you can't see . |
| All part numbers and likely sources are listed in our comprehensive assembly and service manual . If you don't want to search, E.R.A. offers almost any part you need to finish your car at competitive prices.> | We invite comparison with our competitors . Our stainless steel semi- monocoque chassis is second to none, and our body is dead-nuts accurate. We have taken the time to get the details right. We think that you will agree that the E.R.A. GT40 replica is on a higher-quality plane. It is the most visually faithful, with design, construction and ease of assembly available in no other kit. |
chassis
THE
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ERAGT CHASSIS
is visually and structurally very similar to the original
GT40, but
the E.R.A. chassis incorporates many improvements to implement the
transition
from pure race car to practical street transportation.
We created a semi-monocoque structure like the original one. Ours uses 14 to 20 gage stainless steel , slightly thicker than original, instead of the original cold-rolled mild steel. The chassis is about 50 lbs heavier, a small price to pay for greatly increased corrosion resistance and reliability. The only major change from the original is the substitution of a graphite/kevlar reinforced plastic roof for the original steel one (which wasn't particularly structural anyway.) The chassis has been modified to allow left or right hand drive in the basic design. By narrowing the rocker panels slightly, we give you more interior space and comfort . Unlike the original GT40, our chassis is designed for an efficient (optional) air conditioning system. All the components that you must install are simply bolted in. The chassis already has caged nuts for almost everything imaginable. THE E.R.A. GT CHASSIS INCLUDES:
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FRONT SUSPENSIONThe E.R.A. front suspension has similar geometry and components (updated for wider tires) of a real race car, using E.R.A. manufactured components. STANDARD SUSPENSION INCLUDES:
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REAR SUSPENSION |
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 (click on drawing for more details) STANDARD SUSPENSION INCLUDES:
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the front, the rear
suspension uses
E.R.A. manufactured components to
re-create the
layout of a mid-engine'd race car. The
E.R.A. custom
aluminum/magnesium alloy
uprights accept
production axles, bearings and brakes so that servicing is easy and
economical.
Jig welded trailing arms and lower reversed "A" arms locate the uprights. Compare the configuration of each component with the original. Very few compromises have been made. All wearing components, such as axles, bearings and brake parts are compatible with late model Corvette. When the optional pin-drive wheels are specified, the bearings are modified to accept the E.R.A. pin drive hubs.. Coil-over dampers from Spax, Koni and other sources are optional. A rear sway bar is also available. |
SUPPORT SYSTEMSExcept for the rotors and calipers (from late model Corvette), the ERA GT comes with all hydraulic and mechanical parts for the brakes and clutch control systems. From the pedals to the stainless steel sheathed caliper flex lines, everything is included and pre-installed. A fore-and-aft adjustable pedal assembly comes complete with:
CLUTCH SYSTEM INCLUDES:
THROTTLE SYSTEM INCLUDES:
E.R.A. includes a heavy duty custom made aluminum radiator with dual cooling fans for worry free driving. |
INTERIOR
AND VENTILATION
SYSTEM
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ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
A complete wiring system , consisting of many plug-together sub-assemblies. The circuit breakers, relays and other components are pre-mounted on a removable bracket so that the most complex components can be wired off the car. It's all plug-in! INCLUDES:
GLAZING
Our 110 page manual (plus 25 pages of wiring instructions) carefully and thoroughly guides you through the assembly process,and includes a list of part numbers and sources for all parts. If you can't find a part, E.R.A. usually has it in stock or can give you a reasonable source. If you want to take a look at the text portion, the manual is posted on the web in PDF format, and complete versions are available in hardcopy or PDF format for a refundable fee.
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DRIVETRAIN
Any small-block Ford engine - 260/289/302/351 will fit, and brackets to mount the alternator are supplied with the kit. YOU MUST SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING MAJOR COMPONENTS:
(All components are available from E.R.A.) Your Labor: Expect to spend about 200-300 hours constructing the kit, excluding bodywork and paint. There is no fabrication, but this is a very sophisticated machine - with many exact components. If you want to take a look at the specifics, the manual is posted on the web in PDF format. OPTIONS AND PRICING Our standard kit is not cheap! But $54,900 buys you the beginning of the most extraordinary car you could imagine. E.R.A.also offers many options to make construction of the GT easier. We are also in constant development of new items, so many new items may be available. Custom pieces are also available - we can make almost anything! PAYMENT SCHEDULE POLICY To reserve a spot in the production schedule, we require a $5000 deposit. This deposit will reserve your kit or turn-key at the agreed upon price. The deposit is fully refundable at any time, up until we actually start production on your kit or turnkey car. It takes about 6 weeks for us to build a kit, 4 months to complete a car. ERA GT "TURNKEY" CARSWE CAN
HELP YOU COMPLETE YOUR KIT SPECIFICATIONS
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| Questions?
Please
look through our index
and
F.A.Q.s
sheet! 90% of my e-mail questions are answered in there!
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Hard Copy and PDF BrochuresYou can download a PDF file of the brochure here. A complete package with 8" x 10" glossy photos is $10. Mail your money to:
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UPCOMING EVENTS: In 2007: The Western States Cobra Bash | |||||
 And Jeff Burgy's wins in '99 and 2001! | |||||
| ERA
at the 2001 Carlisle Kit Car Replica Nationals |
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erareplicas.com/gt/gt.htm 1/21/2008