Oilstainlab [Hot!] Oilstainlab's new project - the HF-11

[Tourbillon]

He should talk to Dave Kindig, his Riddler winning car has a hand beaten aluminium body.

Or Rod Tempero in New Zealand

There's plenty of companies around who can bash out high quality hand buld aluminium bodies.

Just about to say exactly the same thing.

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One of my favourites. 1992, albeit 1988 unveiling.

 

[Revvd]

@Bridster , does this pushrod rocker pivot point structure get your stamp of approval now?

It's also nicely visible on this picture. As is the rear subframe. source: mr.simonsson

BTW, this render might explain why they had a conflicting downforce claim of 1,800 lb (817 kg) in the presentation (as reported by Lieberman).
Using the claim from the spec sheet, 589 kg at 241 kph (634 kg at 250 kph), we can extrapolate that as 795 kg at 280 kph. Seems like a needlessly low top speed, but I don't know why else they would have a red zone on the speedometer...

Another bit of info from the presentation was the weight of the monocoque: 145 lb (65.7 kg).

 

[Bridster]

My problem wasn't with the rocker pivot point, but with the upper wishbone front attachment point - which I still can't see very well! Regardless, I am not suggesting that they can't get it right, just that it's all still in early stages. Perhaps too early to be making big claims.

 

[klier]

Having a handmade alu body being the dream is a very a f'ed up dream when you can make it out of carbon too....

 

[SNB]

Blue renders on TopGear.com look great

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/hf-11-a-650bhp-limited-edition-revs-12000rpm

 

[Giannis]

Utterly amazing creation. But what I love the most is the company's name. As if they got inspiration from the daily routine of owning an old BMW.

 

[Revvd]

 

[WBarnes]

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[Jonathan19]

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Yes, #34 but no issue.

 

[Revvd]

I think we've covered all the available content so far.
But we might get this thread going again very soon:

... Over the next few weeks we will deep dive into the inspiration, goals, manufacturing, materials and engineering of HF-11. This isnt a mock-up or a concept, its designed to run fast out of the box, and soon.

 

[WBarnes]

Yes, #34 but no issue.

My bad.

 

[Jonathan19]

The Shadow Project—set to make its official debut on Top Gear in the next 30 days! Stay tuned.

Finish Line on Instagram: "A special night with Oilstain Labs for an exclusive preview of their latest masterpiece. Huge thanks to Nikita and Ilyia Bridan, and Alessandro Borroni for giving Finish Line owners and guests a behind-the-scenes look at Th

finishlineautoclub on March 16, 2025: "A special night with Oilstain Labs for an exclusive preview of their latest masterpiece. Huge thanks to Nikita and Ilyia Bridan, and Alessandro Borroni for giving Finish Line owners and guests a behind-the-scenes look at The Shadow Project—set to make its...

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[Jonathan19]

UPDATE: Send it off to production! Our proprietary Carbon Monocoque, part of our THUNDER-VOLT platform, is what makes all the innovation, technology and performance possible. 900kg / 2000lbs still lives on as a target! After a full 2.5 years of development, refinement and feasibility, it's off to production. In a matter of weeks we will have pieces in hand! Thank you to our lean and ridiculously talented team to make this happen.
More details will follow soon.

 

[Jonathan19]

The HF-11 will breaks cover for the first time Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8-10am Civic Center Lagoon Park, San Rafael, CA.

 

[Jonathan19]

Carbon everywhere. The heart of the HF-11.

Oilstainlab on Instagram: "Carbon everywhere. The heart of the HF-11."

487 likes, 2 comments - oilstainlab on May 12, 2025: "Carbon everywhere. The heart of the HF-11.".

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[Jonathan19]

HF-11 Reveal: floating from screen to tarmac.

While it will only be a static reveal, it represents the final production verification stage. Underneath are over 3 years of engineering, feasibility, manufacturing and supply chain issues resolved. Unlike most showcars, that then take years to hit the road, cost twice as much and in the end look nothing like the originally presented "vision".

 

[Revvd]

early floor:

late version (still not final):

 

[Jonathan19]

 

[Revvd]

What's with the wheel gap? I thought the slammed look is a standard feature. Must have had trouble getting it in the venue...

Found one more photo

 

[Jonathan19]

First Look: HF-11 escapes the computer screen.

It needs to be seen in person. The crazy part? What's underneath and still to come.

The final validation model, one that reflects nearly 3 years of underlying engineering, feasibility, manufacturing and design efforts by a global team.

In our signature "art" camo for now, while the team argues about final colors.