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ABOUT THE SONIC

The SONIC offers affordable exclusivity, allowing you to craft your own fully customised one-of-a-kind project!

 

This iconic, lightweight, twin-seat sports car is now owned and produced by Equilibrium Kit Cars, having originally been designed by Stuart Mills of Mills Extreme Vehicles in 2008. It continues to boast a bespoke, low-mass, tubular space-frame chassis, double-wishbone suspension and mountings to accept the readily available Ford Focus powertrain. The kit's original styling was based upon the MEV Rocket’s curves, but with the addition of more practical weather protection from an enclosed glass fibre cockpit.


The unmistakable SONIC shape has now been reworked with fresh eyes and an increasingly inventive and technical perspective. The kit has been fully CAD modelled from the ground up, with the addition of a number of enhancements to give a beneficial update using modern manufacturing and design techniques.

 

Future engineering and metal fabrication will be done in-house, and so special requests, challenges and modifications are welcome!

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THE SONIC IN SHORT

  • Low-mass steel space-frame chassis

  • Enclosed glass fibre cockpit

  • Adjustable double-wishbone suspension 

  • Ford Focus Mk.1 based, as standard (other engine options available on request)

  • Total built weight of approximately 600kg (depending on specification) 

  • 0-60 mph times of less than 5 seconds 

  • Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

  • Approx. 40/60 front/rear weight distribution

  • Power-to-weight ratios over 300 bhp/ton possible

  • Build support network via the MEV owners group

THE STANDARD KIT

 

Chassis Package:
  • 1x Fabricated Spaceframe Chassis (Steel)
  • 1x Floor Panel (Aluminium)
  • 1x Fire Wall Panel (Aluminium)
  • 1x Front Bulkhead Panel (Aluminium)
  • 2x Side Panels (Aluminium)
 
Suspension & Steering Package:
  • 2x Front Lower Wishbones (CDS Steel)
  • 2x Front Upper Wishbones (CDS Steel)
  • 2x Rear Lower Wishbones (CDS Steel)
  • 2x Rear Upper Wishbones (CDS Steel)
  • 4x Wishbone Adjusters (Steel)
  • 2x Rear Uprights (Steel)
  • 2x Front Upper Ball Joints
  • 2x Front Lower Ball Joints
  • 2x Steering Track Rod Ends
  • 4x Camber Adjuster Threaded Tubes (Steel)
  • 22x PU Wishbone Bushes & Tubes
  • 1x Custom Steering Rack
  • 2x Steering Linkage Extensions
  • 1x Steering Linkage Bearing, Universal Joint, Shaft and Bearing Insert
 
Bodywork & Fittings Package:
  • 1x LH & RH Main Side Panels (GFRP)
  • 1x Bonnet Panel (GFRP)
  • 1x Front Grille (GFRP)
  • 1x Dashboard Panel (GFRP)
  • 1x Rear Panel (GFRP)
  • 1x Engine Cover (GFRP)
  • 1x Engine Intake Scoop (GFRP)
  • 4x 7” Standard Cycle Wings (GFRP)
  • 2x Front Double Wing Stays (Steel)
  • 4x Rear Single Wing Stays (Steel)
  • 4x Wing Support Bosses (Steel)
 
Ancillary Package:
  • 2x Gear Cable Brackets
  • 2x Hand Brake Cable Keys
  • 2x Side Coolant Pipes (Aluminium)
  • 1x Manufacturer’s Plate
  • 1x Brake Bias Warning Plate
  • 1x Fixing Pack – All major suspension fixings – 208 pcs.
  • 5x Cutting & Marking Guides
  • 1x Build Guide (Soft Copy)
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Loads of optional extras can be ordered from EKC to help you complete your build.
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"Being able to put your own stamp on it and have the features you’ve always wanted makes each car an individual beast."

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The SONIC is based on the Mk.1 Ford Focus, and many of the donor parts can be used;

  • Engine, Gearbox plus mounts

  • ECU and engine bay wiring harness

  • Exhaust manifold and catalytic converter (excluding ST170 Duratec)

  • Driveshafts, front hubs, rear brake discs and calipers

  • Wheels and tyres

  • Radiator and cooling fan (although VW Polo radiator recommended)

  • Coolant expansion tank, brake/clutch fluid reservoir

  • Steering column and Wheel

  • Handbrake and Centre Console

  • Fuel pump and fuel gauge sender

  • Number plate lights and side repeaters

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