After the Saker SV1 Bruce wanted to design a simpler car using readily available parts of a standard production car which could also be used for racing and club events.
It needed to be lighter in weight and cheaper to build.
It would be a design based on outright performance, rather than trends or fashion.

The main objectives during the design stage were :-

• lightweight.
• minimum frontal area and drag.
• capacity for high down force.
• main weight mass in central position.
• sufficient air intake areas for radiators, intercoolers, air boxes, brakes, etc.
• low center of gravity.
• good access to the engine, suspension, etc.
• forward hinged doors with descent side window opening and good seals.
• efficient heater demister.
• room for V8 or similar type power unit.
• two seats, side by side.

Keeping it simple the Subaru Legacy front wheel drive and transmission was moved to the middle of the car and fixed in place. Fitted with Subaru Leone hubs and axles all wheels have the same 4 stud pattern and bonus was the hand brake attached to front wheels.

Rear suspension was designed to fit the Legacy turbo system. Because it is a boxer motor the engine bay is very wide and can be adapted to take a range of other power units if required. Although similar in looks the Sprint is a different car mechanically to the SV1.