Kaipan

Kaipan is a small Czech vehicle manufacturer in Smržovka focused on producing roadsters.

Kaipan Headquarters and factory in Smržovka
Kaipan 14
Kaipans

History

The company was founded in 1992, but the first car, Kaipan 47 based on Lotus Seven (1957-1972), has been manufactured since 1997. Later it was replaced by modified type 57 with Audi engine 1.8 Turbo 20v. In 2006, Kaipan uncovered the first model with their original bodywork, Kaipan 14. They have engine from Favorit and the production process is provided as a rebuilding of the prime car. Kaipan 14 was also shipped to Germany, Netherlands, Serbia, Montenegro and Slovakia. In 2008, Kaipan 15 with newer Škoda engine was introduced.

Until 2011, around 340 of these cars were made. Kaipan 14 kit (excluding parts from Favorit) cost 235,000 CZK, the price of the basic already assembled version of Kaipan 15 was 499,000 CZK. In the beginning of 2012, production of brand new type 16 has started. It has a new stronger Škoda engine, giving a top speed of 189 km/h and acceleration of 0–100 km/h in 7,9 seconds.[1] Today, the company produces models: 14, 16 and in limited production model 57.

Current models

  • Kaipan 57 (2002-present)
  • Kaipan 14 (2006-present)
  • Kaipan 16 (2012-present)

Former models

  • Kaipan 47 (1997-2001)
  • Kaipan 15 (2008-2011)

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Kaipan 16 nahrazuje Kaipan 15, ale Kaipan 14 se bude vyrábět i nadále". Aktuálně.cz (in Czech). 19 December 2011.
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