2024 TRACK CAR OF THE YEAR
20 JULY 2024
In EVO magazine’s Track Car of the Year feature the Spartan finished second overall after the mighty 911 GT3 RS. The Spartan posted the second fastest lap time after the Revolution 500 EVO that was shod on slick tyres!
The Spartan squared up against the amazing Manthey 911 GT3 MR.
To read that part of the feature go to the link below:
Photo by Aston Parrott.
FESTIVAL OF SPEED
3 MARCH 2024
First production version of the Spartan making it’s debut at FOS Canberra. Insta360 footage shot by @rickvb_
FESTIVAL OF SPEED
3 MARCH 2024
The first production Spartan was officially launched at the inaugural Canberra Festival Of Speed making it’s track debut alongside the first prototype #2.
BATHURST 12-HOUR
16 FEBRUARY 2024
The first production Spartan was on display at the Bathurst 12-hour and on track for a few parade laps.
Thanks to Luke O’Neil and Chemical Guys for having the Spartan on display.
Photo MTR Images.
EVO MAGAZINE (UK) ROAD TEST
21 OCTOBER 2023
Jethro Bovingdon from EVO Magazine UK samples the Spartan on UK roads.
Photo by Aston Parrott.
To read the full story go to:
https://www.evo.co.uk/track-cars/206207/spartan-supercharged-2023-review
SPARTAN BREAKS LAP RECORD
MAY 2023
Watch Sam Sheehan break the Rockingham lap record.
FIRST ROAD TEST
14 MAY 2023
John Howell from PistonHeads takes the Spartan for a spin on UK roads.
To read the full story go to:
https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/2023-spartan--ph-review/47200
AUTOCAR TRACK FEATURE
12 MAY 2023
Download the 4-page feature of the Spartan which appeared in the May 2023 issue of AUTOCAR magazine. The Spartan was driven by Richard Lane at Anglesey Circuit.
Courtesy of autocar.co.uk
AUTOCAR VIDEO REVIEW
23 APRIL 2023
Join Richard Lane as he heads to Anglesey Circuit to find out if the Spartan really is a dream come true.
EVO MAGAZINE TRACK FEATURE
DECEMBER 2022
Download the 8-page feature of the Spartan which appeared in the December 2022 issue of EVO magazine Australia. The Spartan was driven at Sydney Motorsport Park and Luddenham Raceway.
Courtesy of evomag.com.au.
“I’m shaking after the most thrilling car ride of my life. Nothing has had my adrenaline pumping like this since I rode a 500cc two-stroke GP motorcycle”
– Jeff Ware, www.exhaustnotes.com.au
26 OCTOBER 2022
To read the full story go to:
www.exhaustnotes.com.au/riding-shotgun-the-spartan-roadster/
WE ARE OFF TO THE UK
25 DECEMBER 2020
The Spartan Motor Company is excited to announce Le Mans Coupes as the new exclusive distributor in the UK and Europe. We are confident that the partnership will bring an increased range of coverage and strength of representation of our product to this important market.
We value our clients and are happy to welcome Le Mans Coupes as our distributor. They understand the local market and can offer the level of service, professionalism, and performance for our clients so they can rediscover the joy of driving again.
For more information on Le Mans Coupes visit their website:
BACK ON TRACK
JUNE 2020
Finally out of it’s cave and onto the track again for Prototype 3’s last outing to test the supercharged motor.
Many thanks to John Boston and staff at Trackschool, Wakefield Park, Goulburn.
TESTING AT SMSP
19 MARCH 2020
We had a great day out during the recent Burrows Drive Day at Sydney Motorsport Park. It’s been a long time since we were at this venue and really nice to share the track with some fast exotic machinery. Having over 400HP from the addition of a Rotrex supercharger made the Spartan a real blast to drive. Photo by Steven Duggan.
HAPPY LAPS FOR A CAUSE
16 February 2020
The Spartan Motor Company helped support bushfire and drought affected farmers with passenger rides at Luddenham Raceway in Sydney.
“From the moment you feel the neck breaking acceleration to the G’s of the final corner, the Spartan delivers a raw yet refined driving experience from start to finish, and a smile you can’t wipe off your face” – Reggie Ram
EVO MAGAZINE FEATURE
FEBRUARY 2020
Download the 10-page feature of the Spartan which appeared in the February 2020 issue of EVO magazine Australia. Courtesy of evomag.com.au.
Since that story appeared we have made some changes to the Spartan - a supercharger, active dampers, lights and even numberplates!
WTAC GURU TO WORK ON SPARTAN AERO
11JANUARY 2020
We are pleased to anounce that Dr Sammy Diasinos (pictured right) of Dynamic Aero Solutions will be working on the new aero package for the Spartan. Sammy will design our new diffuser, entire under floor, rear wing and front splitter. Sammy has a wealth of international experience working with Formula 1 teams Williams, Toyota and Caterham. Now based in Sydney he has designed the aero on RP968 for owner Rod Pobestek (pictured left). The car produced more downforce than an F1 car and won the 2019 World Time Attack Challenge with a lap time of 1:19.277. For more info on Sammy visit www.dynamicaerosolutions.com or Facebook by searching Dynamic Aero Solutions.
THE SPARTAN TEAM
LEFT-RIGHT: Matthew Pummell (CAD engineer), Nick Pap, Peter Pap and Nick Pap junior.
PROTOTYPE #3
Spartan Prototype 3 finished with Honda 2.4 litre motor in late 2019. Photo by Mark Bean.
PROTOTYPE #2
After a few months of testing the Ducati engine was dropped and a Honda Jazz engine was sourced and a Sprintex supercharger added developing 210HP.
Topgear Australia featured the Spartan Prototype 2 in 2012.
PROTOTYPE #1
The first Spartan prototype was powered by a Ducati 1198S superbike engine. Running a Microtek ECU and mated to a Drexler FSAE chain drive LSD it produced 147HP at the rear wheels. Topgear Australia magazine featured the Spartan Prototype 1 in their June 2011 issue and the testing was completed by November 2011 on a private facility owned by Mark Wills who was as equally passionate about the Spartan project. Photo by Daniel Linnet.