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Power comes from a 4.6-litre V8 petrol engine, centrally mounted for perfect balance, and producing 600bhp
The advantage of the wooden construction is weight; at 1,135kg the two-seater Splinter weighs 260kg less than the stripped-out Porsche 911 GT3, and will average 20mpg thanks to its slippery aerodynamic shape.