Monterey 2009: Confederate Motors debuts P120 Fighter at QuailFiled under: Motorcycle, Specialty
Confederate P120 Fighter - Click above for high-res gallery
Way back in 1991, Matt Chambers started Confederate Motor Company, intending "to create machines utilizing a holistic, avant-garde process for celebrating the art of rebellion." Seven years ago, Confederate Motors scared the Hellcat out of the motorcycle-riding public. Five years ago, they wowed the biking world with a Terminator-like two-wheel contraption they dubbed the Wraith. Yesterday in Monterey, the company unleashed its latest challenger to the conventions of two-wheeled conveyance, the Confederate P120 Fighter.
The Fighter uses a massive 120-cubic-inch motor (1966cc) that provides 160 hp and 145 foot-pounds of torque. It's mounted in a lightweight aluminum frame, and promises nimble handling and a no-compromise riding experience. Should be a helluva performer, plus it looks like a 22nd century mount for an apocalyptic rider, which is probably worth as much as the performance to most would-be buyers. Many of the people who saw it unveiled at the Quail Lodge today couldn't believe it was actually a production vehicle. Most assumed it was some kind of Hollywood prop, but trust us when we say it's the real deal. Check out our gallery featuring Wraiths and a pair of fighters below, and the full press release after the jump. Gallery: Confederate P120 FighterPhotos Copyright (C)2009 Frank Filipponio / Weblogs, Inc.[Source: Confederate Motors]Continue reading Monterey 2009: Confederate Motors debuts P120 Fighter at QuailMonterey 2009: Confederate Motors debuts P120 Fighter at Quail originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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