I can't help but think that you just described the SL-R.
It's the price point issue--the SLR will be in the same general price range as the lower price Cobra kits......perhaps less involved in the build process, but at approximately the same price range.
There are those of us on this forum who have automotive mechanical experience, but have never attempted a kit project. To consider investing over $14K in a project/process that we are not sure we would even enjoy, much less feel comfortable we can complete, is difficult. For me it would be a much easier decision to make at the price point of the Nemesis--IMHO the mounting points for the required street-legal additions might not add substantially to the price of the kit (particularly if they are as simple as adding a few lines of CNC code) and the other issues, such as more involved wiring harnesses or systems interfaces, could also be offered as low cost as options, much as the aforementioned electric reverse.
Agreed--this isn't really the original concept for this car, but if Fran is truly still in the concept development stage, there is still time to include additions. It does represent to me a way to market this project to a whole different focus group. That might be a good choice for Fran..........but, having said that, I realize Fran is a former racer, and there is probably a soft spot in his heart for a purpose-built racer-only project such as this.......all I can say is thank goodness for Fran :thumbsup: , there are very few, if any, in this field with his vision and ability to bring multiple original projects to the market!
Oh, yeah, Fran, if you're keeping track of the votes, allow me to mention that I prefer the first styling exercise, too, regardless of whether you chose to offer a streetable option or not!
Doug