![]() This car was therefore disposed of in landfill. The first Mark 1 Quantum, bearing chassis number 001, was a development mule and was subject to so much adjustment that the Wooldridge brothers eventually decided the car would be too dangerous to keep on the road. This approach relied upon the use of computer analysis to ensure that structural rigidity would not be compromised, offering the strength of a steel chassis but without the weight penalty. The Coupé is unusual for low-volume car manufacturer in that it has a glass-reinforced plastic (grp) monocoque rather than a separate metal chassis. ![]() Due to its reduced weight over the donor vehicle, performance was significantly improved. It reused all of the donor's mechanical and trim components in an elongated, more rounded shape. Quantum's first car was the Mark 1 hatchback (also referred to as the Mk 1 Coupé) which was based on the Ford Fiesta Mark 1. Car requiring extensive restoration and major repair work to the front of the car. Quantum Mark 1 Hatchback Chassis Q003 as of June 2009.
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