Grinnall Scorpion III
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Manufacturer | Grinnall Specialist Cars |
Designer | Steve Harper |
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The Grinnall Scorpion III, by
The motorcycle sequential gearchange is retained and operated via a gear shift inside the cockpit and requires a forward or backward movement to change gear. The brake, accelerator and clutch operate as per a car and are adjustable for reach to accommodate drivers of different size. The seat and steering wheel are fixed in position.
Handling is generally considered to be good due to the low centre of gravity and wide front track (approx 6 ft (1.8 m)) although care is needed when roads are wet.
A turbo charged engine kit is available from BBR racing which increases power to around 300 bhp (224 kW; 304 PS) for an 1100 cc engine.
There are two seats, and there is provision above the engine to accommodate some luggage which is roughly equivalent to two sports bags.
The trikes are sold as complete kits with everything needed to finish including washers, ty-wraps etc. or as completed vehicles. They are essentially recreational vehicles which offer high performance but lack the practicality of a conventional car.
In 2008 Grinnall offered the Scorpion III with the BMW K40 engine which Grinnall claim is producing over 167 bhp (125 kW; 169 PS) at the rear wheel.
See also
- Campagna T-Rex - a similar Canadian three wheeler
- List of motorized trikes
External links
- Grinnall Specialist Cars Ltd. official website
- Grinnall Scorpion Owners Club