The Trident Iceni represents the culmination of a dream to produce a Grand Tourer with unique features and innovations. Dedication, enthusiasm and belief have driven the Norfolk based Trident to pursue its Torque Multiplication innovation, allowing compatibility with the new Euro 6 emissions legislation, due in 2014 (for CO2 and NOx) as well as investigate a greener engine whilst maintaining a performance-driven philosophy. To maximize the potential of Torque Multiplication, the Trident Iceni has a mid front mounted 6.6 litre turbo diesel engine, complete with common rail, direct injection, 4 valves per cylinder and a variable vane turbo. The basic engine at standard specification produces 397 bhp and 700 lbs/ft of torque. Figures of 430 bhp with 950 lbs/ft of torque and 660 bhp with 1050 lbs/ft are attained with performance package upgrades. To handle this power, Trident has designed and manufactured its own gearbox and differential (trans-axle). The gearbox is a fluid drive to 1 mph then locks up to manual, has 6 gears as standard, though a paddle-shift option is available, making the Iceni a two-pedal car. The differential has a 10” crown wheel and pinion, with a geared true track limited slip function.
Trident Iceni's Uncompromising Stainless Steel Chassis - Image Credit: Kerata.Info
CHASSIS
The chassis is formed from special grade stainless steel and, whilst an unconventional material choice, gives an extremely strong structure with class-leading torsional rigidity - it comes with a lifetime guarantee (100 years). Incorporating a central, longitudinal spine, rollover bar and strategically-positioned folds and shapes, the chassis affords unsurpassed driver and passenger protection from front and rear impact. The Iceni’s twin-baffled pontoon (50 mm) outriggers provide the side impact protection. The car incorporates over thirty-nine bespoke, designed and manufactured components including wheels, seats, air-vents, instruments, door-pulls, handles, occulight roof panels, lights, glass, grilles, gearbox and differential for a truly unique performance motoring experience.
PROPULSION & GREEN CREDENTIALS
The AMAZING Trident Bio-Diesel Engine - Image Credit: AutoBild.de
All Trident Iceni models use the V8 turbo diesel engine. Although the mineral diesel sold in every fuel station in the UK has a small percentage of Bio-Diesel within its formula ( approximately 5% ) the Iceni range has been developed to run on 100% Bio-Diesel. Bio-Diesel is produced from renewable resources, especially plant biomass, vegetable oils and treated industrial waste. Bio-fuels are considered neutral with respect to the emission of carbon dioxide because the carbon dioxide given off by burning them is balanced by the carbon dioxide absorbed by the plants that are grown to produce them.Bio-diesel is an advanced bio-fuel made from readily available, renewable resources. It is a domestic, sustainable, cleaner burning, diesel fuel replacement that meets strict quality specifications.
There are generally two types of Bio-Diesel, Used Cooking Oil (UCO) and Rapeseed Methyl Ester (RME). RME now encompasses Linseed, Rapeseed, Olive and Palm oils. The Iceni will also run on Paraffin and Kerosene. All these different fuels are controlled by the in car diagnostic / computer controlled systems that can sense and adjust to the various ratio's of different types of bio-diesel.
(Text Adapted From: TridentSportsCars)