Project 1221 issued their latest monthly 'update' this afternoon, announcing that both their proposed two and three seaters MF1 gas turbine-powered supercars will be offered with rear and all wheel drive:

"As a result of the positive feedback from prospective clients and following technical analysis and consultation with our strategic suppliers Williams International it has been decided to also offer the option of all-wheel-drive for the MF1 two-seater model and conversely to offer the option of rear-wheel-drive for the MF1 three-seater model. Therefore, the MF1 range now consists of one three-seater (treposti) and one two-seater (dueposti) model, each available with either awd or rwd.

"Far from being a simple marketing operation this decision entails the re-engineering of the coupling of the gas turbine engine and its transmission with the differential(s) and is accompanied by modifications to the overall "packaging". Incidentally, the already considerable capacity of the fuel tank is now further increased. In fact, it is reminded that in order to maintain reasonably compact dimensions the two MF1 models share the same wheelbase and although they do have a similar mid-engine configuration their mechanical layout is inevitably different. A weight advantage is obviously anticipated for the rwd versions of both the treposti and the dueposti vis-a-vis the awd versions of either the treposti or the dueposti. By the way, all four permutations of the two MF1 models are logically expected to improve on our originally set target of 1 kg/hp - 1 000 hp/ton. Overall production is always set at 199 units comprising all MF1 models and permutations, without any predetermined limit for each one of them.
 

"The price for the MF1 is set at €675 000, regardless of the choice of model and permutation. A provisional allocation of chassis numbers has been in effect since last February, when we received our first order. After the complete unveiling of the cars and their specification, a 20% deposit will be required in order to secure a final chassis number / delivery position. First deliveries are scheduled for 2008. Six months prior to the exact date of delivery a further 60% payment will be required, with the final 20% due upon delivery.

"Final chassis numbers and delivery contracts are freely transferable at any stage yet all amounts are non-refundable for any reason other than the improbable non-delivery of a car by Project 1221," concludes today's latest statement on this mystery-shrouded supercar project.