The overall design of the Rocket is reminiscent of the Grand Prix cars of the late 1950's. It has flilly independent suspension both front and rear, coil springs, adjustable dampers and four wheel disc brakes. It has a maximum speed of more than 140 mph and the ability to accelerate from 0-60 in the 4 second bracket. In addition to the driver, the Rocket can accommodate one occasional rear seat passenger. However, the main emphasis of this striking sports car is to provide performance and motoring pleasure comparable with that of the most exotic and powerfül motorcycles.

Employing the highest quality engineering, the Rocket is powered by a mid-mounted lOOOcc Yamaha engine which drives the rear wheels through a two speed range transaxle, fitted with a limited slip differential which offers the driver the choice of 10 different forward gears and a reverse gear.

The multi-tubular space frame chassis incorporates stressed aluminium alloy panels while the bodywork features re-inforced plastic panels with carbon fibre wings for the front and rear wheels. The interior of this car, gear change, steering wheel, instruments and minor controls are in keeping with the purity of the concept.

The Rockets are produced in our purpose built workshop at Stanford-in-the-Vale, in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside. As a result of the high level of engineering, each car is hand built for the customer. We have, in the process of providing the infrastructure for the Race Series, created a fine workshop facility. We have a highly skilled workforce including mechanics, welders and fabricators, several of which are also ex-Formula One.

Text above (c) The Light Car Company

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