Power With Pure Connection.
Back in 2001, Gardner Douglas made a bold move. They became one of the first UK manufacturer to move away from the traditional heavy, iron-block American V8s and adopt the lightweight, all-alloy GM LS V8. It was a turning point in British sports car engineering, and to extract the most from this platform, they turned to AT Power’s 8-stack fly-by-wire throttle bodies.
At AT Power, we share that same vision. Raw numbers on a dyno sheet are meaningless without feel. A great engine should do more than deliver horsepower, it should connect the driver to the car with instantaneous, linear response. That’s exactly why our V8 IDA cylinder throttle bodies are such a perfect fit for the LS platform. They don’t just look the part with their classic individual throttle body design; they also provide the crisp, immediate throttle response that transforms the way the LS delivers its power.
When paired with the lightweight mid-front layout and finely tuned chassis of a Gardner Douglas sports car, the result is a seamless integration of powertrain and dynamics. The LS, breathing through AT Power throttles, responds the moment the driver does – no delay, no hesitation, just pure connection between pedal and engine.
“This setup delivers crisp, instantaneous throttle response, and gives the engine bay that unmistakable classic 8-stack ITB look, paired with modern fly-by-wire control. It’s the best of both worlds.”
Gardner Douglas, 2025
One of the latest examples of this philosophy in action is the Gardner Douglas GD 427 Mk4 ADV Cobra replica, factory-built and recently delivered to its proud new owner. At its heart is a 7.0L LS7 V8 producing 620bhp, perfectly matched to Gardner Douglas’s championship-winning chassis and modern engineering.
At AT Power, we believe what Gardner Douglas proved two decades ago: power without feel is just a number. Our LS throttle body solutions bring out the very best in the platform, lightweight, torque-rich, efficient, and above all, engineered for connection. For anyone looking to unleash the full potential of their LS V8 build, our 8-stack fly-by-wire ITBs deliver performance that goes beyond numbers and creates a driving experience like no other.
Images and build by Gardner Douglas.
