Strong Debut for Privateer with the new QBE60G

18th February 2008

Strong privateer debut for new Quaife QBE60G heavy duty in-line gearbox

Mk2 Escort driver Gordon Winning, the first privateer customer for Quaife's new heavy duty in-line replacement six-speed sequential gearbox, recorded a strong finish on this weekend's North West Stages, ending up 10th overall in the standings despite strong opposition from contemporary WRC machinery.

With a 250bhp Coltec Racing Engines built normally-aspirated Cosworth engine, Winning's Escort typifies the target market for Quaife's new six speed sequential gearbox, which is already receiving rave reviews from the likes of Caterham Cars and Ginetta.

“The new Quaife gearbox was perfect, the shift was smoother, the ratios were great and it didn't miss a beat all day, over 80 stage and 140 road miles,” Winning comments. “We even managed to set top five stage times with the car, so I can't get the grin off my face today!”

Mr Winning has a long association with Quaife Engineering's products, having run the previous Quaife Type 9 sequential gearbox in his Escort before taking some time out from rallying to upgrade his Ford. “The new Quaife 60G gearbox is a massive step over the old one and it can certainly handle the abuse in a tarmac rally car, as we're not particularly kind to it.”

Quaife QBE60G gearbox availability and pricing
The new Quaife QBE60G heavy duty six speed sequential in-line Type 9 replacement gearbox is available now, direct from Quaife or via Quaife's worldwide dealer network, priced at £4975.00 plus VAT. Please contact Quaife Engineering on 0845 130 7400 or log onto www.quaife.co.uk for further information.

Quaife Engineering Ltd - quality materials and precision
Specially selected European sourced steel billets. Highly accurate computer controlled robot machining facilities. Constant inspection using the finest co-ordinate measuring equipment. The latest in 3D Solidworks design packages. Add forty years of transmission design experience to the mix and it's easy to see why a Quaife gearbox is a byword for quality and reliability, designed, manufactured and assembled exclusively in Great Britain.

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Notes to editors:
Quaife Engineering Ltd is a UK based ISO 9001 approved company, specialising in the design and manufacture of advanced transmission components for both motorsport and road use. Operating from two sites in Sevenoaks and Gillingham in Kent, Quaife's OEM clients include the Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Chrysler and Toyota. Over 70% of Quaife Engineering's production is exported to a rapidly expanding global market, aided by a website that consistently records more than one million ‘hits' per month.