Qunersoorq Gauntlet

## Technical Specifications

### Engine

3.5L Naturally Aspirated, “1Q81F” I8 (490 Horsepower)4.8L Supercharged, “1Q82G” I8 (643 Horsepower)

5.8L Dual-Supercharged "2Q84G" I8 (866 Horsepower)

### Transmission

Torqersoorq Series Rho 6-Speed Semi-Automatic (Base Only)Torqersoorq Series Rho 8-Speed Semi-Automatic (GT and Cabriolet Only)

Torqersoorq Series Delta Sport 8-Speed Semi-Automatic (GTO Only)

### Tyres

285/25 R19 (Front) + 345/30 R19 (Rear) (Base, GT, and Cabriolet Only)295/25 R19 (Front) + 365/30 R19 (Rear) (GTO Only)

## Info

The Sleipnir Gauntlet (undergoes Sleipnir regional title in the nordics, softened to Gauntlet in instances outside of the nordics) is a muscle-classed sports car by Qunersoorq Works. The Gauntlet is considered the first production model from the brand, and notable for the amount of horsepower it provides to drivers, staying true to its inspiration as the brand's pony car.

## Design

The Sleipnir Gauntlet is a 2-Door sports coupe constructed over a steel monocoque frame with a fibreglass material used for the exterior body. The shape is generally round with aggressive angles present throughout the body, and bulges out across the headspace where additional space was necessary for its mechanical elements. The hood opens as a clamshell through a forward tilted mechanism. The roof is angled similarly to a hatchback, and gives the car an almost angular reverse teardrop silhouette.

As for features, the design gives the driver suitable trunk space in the rear of the vehicle with a small but wide trunk opening, in which the majority of the rear assembly lifts up clamshell style. The rear glass is fixed in place to give the vehicle better aerodynamics, and does not open with the trunk. There is basic infotainment that comes from a flip-out screen. Dual cup-holders and motorsport-styled seats are rather comfortable due to its choice of upholstery. White stripes will always accompany the paint chosen.

Certain Gauntlet's come with an Adaptable Exhaust Redirection system (also known as AEXR), which consisted of a subtle rear exhaust leading under the car that was conjoined to the main system, and could exchange the direction of flow for reasons such as excessive heat detection, inconsistent oxygen sensor readings, auxiilary noise muffling, and improved gas mileage.

## History

The Gauntlet was first machined out of a wooden mold in Qunersoorq’s workshop, with countless redesigns done at the expense of achieving a well-refined piece of art. The design was further developed and improved using 3D-Scanning and 3D-Modelling software, refining the shape to reduce unnecessary drag and adjusting the body’s silhouette for the production model.

The first Gauntlets produced were machined in local body shops through commissions, and would be the basis for his manufacturing until enough funds had flowed through for there to be a consistent production team. The first Qunersoorq Works production house had been formed in Aarhus, titled as Production House Rho, and were responsible for the production of the Gauntlet and its assets.

All of the incomplete works made in the beginning were recollected from customers and replaced with better-quality versions for no additional cost. In most cases this was done by disassembling the old components of the original Gauntlets and reattaching them to the official frame.

In July of 2023, Qunersoorq saw the release of the Cabriolet trim of the Gauntlet at the Göteborg Worldwide Autoshow. This was also the month that Qunersoorq released the AEXR system as an optional extra. Qunersoorq designed this system to combat excessive noise for Cabriolet owners, and is now an option on all Gauntlet's.

## Variants

The Sleipnir Gauntlet comes in some of following trim levels, and is intended to diversify what amount of power a customer could be looking for. It should be noted that the popularity of each trim level is specified below, accurate as of August 2023 sales.

Gauntlet Sales Popularity Figures
 Gauntlet Cabriolet
 Gauntlet GTO

##### Base

The base trim Gauntlet operated on the Longitudinally-Mounted Naturally Aspirated “1Q81F” Inline-8, which was a weaker version of the Supercharged “1Q82G” Inline-8, and was designed specifically for usage in regulation applications limited to 500 horsepower. The engine is intended to be simple and easier to maintain with a SOHC setup that was less efficient than the DOHC found in all other Gauntlet engines. It produced 490 Horsepower and 501 Torque and was mated to a Torqersoorq Series Rho 6-Speed. This version was capable of hitting 102bps (175mph), and had a 0-36bps time of 4.1 seconds.

##### GT

The most-commonly purchased trim of Gauntlet, meant for Gran Touring usage and sportier applications. It operated on a Longitudinally-Mounted Supercharged “1Q82G” Inline-8, producing 643 Horsepower and 619 Torque. This was mated to a Torqersoorq Series Rho 8-Speed. This version was capable of hitting 117bps (201mph), and had a 0-36bps time of 3.5 seconds. Visually speaking there weren’t any differences to the base other than minor badging.

##### Cabriolet

The luxurious trim level of the Gauntlet which operated on the same internals as the GT trim; with the only visual differences being the retractable canvas roof and minor badging. The Longitudinally-Mounted Supercharged “1Q82G” Inline-8 still produced 643 Horsepower and 619 Torque, and could reach the top speed of 117bps (201mph) like the aforementioned GT, but had a slightly slower 0-36 bps time of 3.7 seconds due to minor aerodynamic deficiencies in the canvas top and slightly heavier chassis.

##### GTO

This trim of Gauntlet operates on a Longitudinally-Mounted Dual-Supercharged “2Q84G” Inline-8, producing 866 Horsepower and 797 Torque, meant for Qunersoorq’s Dipylon Super Saloon. The Gauntlet chassis is created in Production House Rho (Aarhus) and shipped to Production House Delta (Esbjerg) for the mechanical components to be fitted. This version was capable of hitting 129bps (223mph), and had a 0-36bps time of 3.0 seconds if minimal wheelspin. This is the fastest, but most uncontrolled, trim of the Gauntlet.

## Trivia

* The name “Gauntlet” comes from a type of glovelike armor. It’s also a double entendre in which the word itself means “running course” in Swedish, and relates to the metaphorical idea of taking on a challenge.
* The Gauntlet is visually based on the Ford Shelby Super Snake, with the internals based on the Ferrari 599 GTO. The "Cabriolet" trim has inspiration from the Porsche 911 Cabriolet's folded roof.
* The "Cabriolet" variant of the Gauntlet was revealed at the 2023 Göteborg Worldwide Autoshow, and was the first Qunersoorq Works vehicle to appear at a public venue event.