First FBS Census V6 Delivered

The first customer FBS Census V6 was handed over and paid in full on 20^th June 2002. The proud owner commented “I read a review of the Census in December and I  was immediately captivated by the prospect of owning a truly unique British sports car with classic front engine / rear drive and outstanding performance.  My test drive was love at first sight!  The ability to have input into the final finish including a personal fitting was unusual and appealing.  Now I have received the car my confidence is repaid in spades.  The car is great to drive - quick responsive and exhilarating but also very comfortable and not as primitive as some other cars I looked at.  The only downside? I have had to get used to being constantly accosted at traffic lights and in car parks with envious drivers wanting to know more about the car!”

The first customer car at the NEC Sports Car Show just before it was registered and delivered. This car has an interior to the customer's personal specification and is loaded with extras including alarm, tracker and oil system readout as well as the usual leather and alloys. These pictures can be downloaded at 200dpi from our web site, see http://www.fbscars.co.uk/gallery_prod2.htm

or call Andrew Barber on 07 767 225 286 for direct email at higher resolutions.

This first delivery happened just two years and one day from full funding of the project. All on a budget of less than half a million pounds. “I sometimes wonder what other small car companies do with all their time & money.” jokes FBS Cars founder Andrew Barber. The second customer car will be delivered in early July, that car is also paid for. “This is a measure of the confidence people have in us.” says Andrew Barber. Work has begun on assembling the third customer car for delivery later in July. The next available delivery slot is August. FBS Cars claims the Census is unique “You cannot get any other sports car which at this price combines the handling, performance and comfort of a Census. You either have to pay a lot more or sacrifice at least one of the parameters.”  explains Andrew Barber.

A prototype Census at Bruntingthorpe May 2001.This picture can be downloaded from http://www.fbscars.co.uk/Gallery_high_density/TD1_MAL2.htm

Notes for Editors

The Census V6 sports car from FBS cars ( http://www.fbs-eng.co.uk ) is in production at one car per month with a target of 3-6 per month in 2-3 years time. A prototype is available now for test drives.

The prototype Census V6 has attracted great praise in the media:

Tiff Needell, BBC Top Gear:

"a real driver's car that instantly asks you to get on and drive it"

"you instantly fall for this car"

"perfect driving position"

"steering weight just right...with a lot of feel"

"performance a plenty"

Tris Payne, ITV Pulling Power

"A real driver's car...makes you feel confident and sounds fantastic"

"something new, something fresh "

Pistonheads

"Price wise and dynamically it competes head to head [with the Elise]"

Daily Telegraph

"Disenchanted BMW Z3 owners, step this way."

Performance

                        0 - 60 mph   5.8 seconds

                        0-100 mph 15.2 seconds (where legal)

                        Maximum speed 139 mph (where legal)

Engine

                        168 hp 2.5 litre V6, front mounted, rear wheel drive

Price

                        from £25,975 (Finance and trade-in services available)

Warranties

                        One year against mechanical and electrical breakdowns, extendable to three years

Six year anti-perforation

Customisation

All customers are invited to visit the factory to tune the pedal spacing and gear lever position to their own requirements (2 way adjustable steering column and 5 way adjustable seat already standard).

Flexible specification, unlisted options can be considered at customer request.

Features

·                  Remote central locking

·                  Heated door mirrors

·                  Engine immobiliser controlled by coded ignition keys

·                  5 way adjustable driver's seat

·                  2 way adjustable steering column

·                  Simple soft top which folds away out of sight under the rear deck.

·                  Useful luggage spaces (can accommodate golf clubs)

·                  Full emissions control systems

The Census exterior styling concept was by Coventry University’s School of Industrial Design.

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