The Jetstream SC250 was an open wheel roadster developed in the late 2000's in Cornwall, England. The car was launched at the Autosport show in January 2008 and made in a modern factory at Redruth.
The company was formed by Malcolm Faiers and John Donnelly. Both have long careers in the automotive field behind them and chose Cornwall in 2005 because of the expertise it offered in marine composites.
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| The SC250 used a 2.0 liter GM Ecotec engine |
John had worked out the package and overall proportions some time before and shown his initial sketches to Brian Rossi, a designer with Ford, when they were collaborating on another project. They ultimately contracted Paul Bailey Design to refine the concept into a full scale prototype.
The wedge shaped bodywork was polyester/vinyl composite and the chassis featured an aluminum monocoque with steel subframes front and rear. Power was supplied by a 2.0 liter GM Ecotec engine so that's twin cams, 16 valves and 250 bhp with a 6 speed box. It weighs 700kg and can do the 0-60 dash in 5 seconds.
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| The SC250 front subframe and suspension |
At £29,495, the SC250 faced some hugely effective competition. Thirty grand would have put some serious hardware on your driveway – the Lotus Elise R and 2 Eleven, the Caterham R400 and the Ariel Atom were all around the same money at the time.
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| The Jetstream SC250 |
I consider it kind of a modern take on the Status Minipower. Sadly its fate was roughly similar as well, being made in very small numbers, with the company folding up in a few short years...
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| The Jetstream SC250, on the track |
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| The Jetstream SC250 interior |
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| The Jetstream SC250, in profile |
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| The Jetstream SC250,at rear |
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| The Jetstream SC250, interior |
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| The Jetstream SC250 |
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