Radford's retro assault on Pikes Peak

Radford will make its debut later this month at the legendary Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado, with its one-off Pikes Peak Type 62-2. Following his successful class win at the 2021 event, renowned Rally and Race Car Driver Tanner Foust will be responsible for piloting the car on the iconic hill climb course.  

The team at Radford has worked closely alongside a number of key partners and suppliers across the globe to bring the car from conception to the mountain in a short timeframe. The vehicle design was completed in France, the drivetrain has been developed and built in Austria, and the 3D printing, the all new carbon monocoque completed in the UK with final assembly taking place at Radford’s new base in California. 

The Pikes Peak Edition feels and looks like the roadcar, and its exterior features the iconic JPS livery, making this a historic moment, as the last time a JPS racing car turned a wheel in anger was in the 1986 Formula 1 season with Ayrton Senna at the wheel. 

The one-off drivetrain will produce 710 hp from the supercharged 3.5 litre V6 engine. Featuring a paddle shift sequential gearbox, the car will achieve a top speed of 160mph and an impressive 0-60mph sprint in under 2.2 seconds. 

The 101st running of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb takes place on Sunday 25 June 2023.

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