The Equus Bass770 is a retro-futuristic muscle car made by Equus Automotive, named after its founder, Bassam Abdallah. At its launch in 2015 six models were available: Accent, Accent Plus, Design, Design Plus, Edition and Collection.
Equus Bass 770 at a glance
| Maker | Equus Automotive |
|---|---|
| Named after | founder Bassam Abdallah |
| Launch | 2015, six models |
| Chassis and body | aluminium with carbon-fibre linings, handcrafted |
| Engine | 6.2 L (6,162 cc) LS9 supercharged V8 from the Corvette ZR1 |
| Power | up to 640 hp (649 PS) at 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 605 lb·ft (820 N·m) at 3,800 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed rear-mounted dual-clutch |
| 0–60 mph | 3.4 seconds |
| Top speed | above 200 mph (322 km/h) |
| Tyres | 255/40ZR19 front, 285/40ZR19 rear |
| Brakes | Brembo, carbon ceramic rotors, 390 mm front and 360 mm rear |
English Wikipedia is the only source used here, and Commons offers only one free photo of the car.
History of the Equus Bass 770
Design
The Bass770’s styling was inspired by muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s, most notably the first-generation Ford Mustang fastback, with other design cues taken from the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Plymouth Barracuda, Pontiac GTO and AMC Marlin. The inspiration extends to the interior, which makes heavy use of physical gauges and switches with metal accents. Despite the look, the car has modern comfort features such as LED lights, parking sensors, an infotainment system and GPS navigation.
Engine and chassis
The chassis and body are made of aluminium with carbon-fibre linings, and the whole car is handcrafted. Its 6.2-litre LS9 supercharged 90.5-degree V8 is derived from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and delivers up to 640 hp at 6,500 rpm and 605 lb·ft at 3,800 rpm. That gives 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and a top speed above 200 mph, with power sent to the rear wheels through a 6-speed rear-mounted dual-clutch transmission.
Brakes and driving aids
The tyres are 255/40ZR19 at the front and 285/40ZR19 at the rear. Brembo six-piston calipers at the front and four-piston calipers at the rear grip carbon ceramic matrix ventilated and cross-drilled rotors of 390 mm and 360 mm. The Bass770 has magnetic selective ride control, performance traction management, an active handling system with traction control and power steering.
Design and features
- Body: aluminium with carbon-fibre linings.
- Engine: the supercharged LS9 of the Corvette ZR1.
- Interior: physical gauges and metal switches.
Equus Bass 770 versions
- Accent and Accent Plus (2015): launch models.
- Design and Design Plus (2015): launch models.
- Edition and Collection (2015): launch models.
More muscle cars are in our Muscle Cars; the car that inspired the Bass770 most is the Ford Mustang.
Sources
- Equus Bass 770, English Wikipedia: design, specifications
