--- title: "New Radical SR1 XXR Packs 199 HP and Proper LMP Looks" date: "2023-04-26" modified: "2023-04-26" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/new-radical-sr1-xxr-packs-199-hp-and-proper-lmp-looks" categories: - "News" - "Racing" --- # New Radical SR1 XXR Packs 199 HP and Proper LMP Looks ![]() *\Radical\* Track days just got more exciting and a whole lot better looking thanks to the new [Radical]() SR1 XXR. The British company announced Wednesday a series of updates to its current lineup of track cars, with the entry-level SR1 XXR getting several enhancements that are bound to get the attention of amateur [weekend warriors and pro racers alike](). Updates include styling enhancements, aero improvements, and perhaps most importantly, a new engine. Starting with the exterior, the [Le Mans prototype-inspired]() central fin gives the SR1 a cool, big racecar look. It begins directly off the air intake located near the headrests and runs all the way to the rear wing. The fin is designed to help channel airflow through the rear of the car, whether it be the lower bodywork above the exhaust or the top of the massive rear wing. The body only gets other minor styling tweaks, but the fin and new headlights certainly make the car look louder and more hardcore. ![]() ![]() It's a similar situation inside the cockpit. Nothing big changes inside, with the interior being just as spartan as in previous models. Buyers can choose whether they want to party solo and install just one seat or share the experience and install two. Either way, the SR1 comes standard with a steering wheel-mounted AIM MXS display unit. The track-ready data-logging system features a gear indicator, shift light, and also displays vital engine temperatures. An optional package can expand the system's capability and also log steering angle, braking pressure, and GPS data. As it's the case with most of these data loggers, if you can shove a sensor somewhere and make it stick, chances are the system will log that info for ya. Then there's the engine. The SR1 drops the old 182-horsepower motor for a new, 1.3-liter four-cylinder from Radical Precision Engineering with 199 horsepower and 120 pound-feet of torque. It pairs with a six-speed sequential gearbox operated via paddle shifters. According to Radical, the new motor extends oil change intervals from every six hours to 10, and it also warms up quicker. ![]() **Radical** The new drivetrain also features lighter-weight parts that help the new track toy tip the scales at just 1,080 pounds. The suspension remains fully adjustable, making the Radical a versatile racer capable of tackling short, medium, and long tracks with various layouts and surface characteristics. Radical did not release pricing for the new SR1 XXR, though, like most track toys out there, this can greatly vary depending on the level of performance and customization. While a bare-bones Radical may start around $65,000 to $70,000, actual [selling prices]() are typically much, much higher than that. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()