This is certainly rare, considering it’s 1 of a believed just 17 total examples of its kind built for the entire world. This is the 1992 Venturi 260 Transcup (SPD511) chassis number CE0007. Venturi was first ever founded as ‘Manufacture de Voitures de Sport’ (MVS) by two French engineers by the names of Claude Poiraud and Gérard Godfroy in the year 1984. Work for this car began in 1984, where a car was first shown at the 1984 Paris Motor Show using a space-frame chassis with Peugeot 205 McPherson suspension, then known as the ‘Ventury’. Production vehicles began to be built in the year 1987 in Cholet, and moved to Couëron, Pays de Loire in 1992. From then until around 1990, the companies focus was on the development of coupes and roadsters with a mid-engined layout that utilized turbocharged PRV engines and Renault gearboxes. Throughout the history of the Venturi company, a number exciting cars were produced, some race-prepared cars with extensive competition history from the BPR Global GT Series and at Le Mans, and also some road cars. From 1989 until 1996, Venturi built the Transcup, which was sold across a number of variations, with the 260 being the best of the bunch, with a 2.9L turbocharged V6 making 253 bhp lying underneath the hood. The Transcup 260 was introduced at the 1988 Paris Motor Show where a vibrant ‘Framboise Metallic’ example was put on display. Venturi is truly a unique company, having previously been involved with the Larrousse Formula One team, and developing a number of successful racing cars, the factory eventually switched gears in the year 2000 when Monegasque businessman, 0, Gildo Pallanca Pastor purchased Venturi with a direct focus on electric automobile production. In 2009, Venturi acquired French motorcycle manufacturer Voxan, entering into the motorcycle market, and their most recent project is the Venturi America, an electric cross-over that was first shown at the Paris Motor Show in 2010.
How many made? Around 17
Engine: 2.9 liter PRV V6 with Garrett T3 turbos - 260 hp
Debut: 1988 Paris Motor show
Top Speed: around 167mph
0-60mph: approximately 5.2 seconds
Photo Credit: @classictorque
Research: @rarecarsonly