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It's based on the Viper. VLF have also taken over the Karma project (albeit with a 6.2l V8 in place of the electric motors)
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It's based on the Viper. VLF have also taken over the Karma project (albeit with a 6.2l V8 in place of the electric motors)
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Apparently, there is a racing variant of the Honda City Turbo II called the City Turbo II R.
From what it looks like, it appears to be used in a one-make series thing, like Volkswagen's Lupo Cup or the SCCA's Spec Racer Ford series, and I have to say, racing little Hondas like this sounds like a boatload of fun.
From what it looks like, it appears to be used in a one-make series thing, like Volkswagen's Lupo Cup or the SCCA's Spec Racer Ford series, and I have to say, racing little Hondas like this sounds like a boatload of fun.
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Ahh those tiny turbofan wheels!
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The modifications made to the car, at least from a power staindpoint, include a larger exhaust, new fuel injectors, a 22psi turbocharger, a new intercooler, a modified camshaft and a Mugen Competition oil cooler kit. The engine puts out about 140HP @ 5500rpm and 22kg/m (14.7lb/ft) @ 3500rpm
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Thanks for the info, much appreciated. 👍
So it's roughly 140 horsepower on a very light kei-car... Not quite the power figure I was expecting, but for the class that the City belongs to, that's still a very impressive figure nonetheless. A big ol'turbo, plus a special few Mugen parts, and presto voila! Instant box of fun.
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A Renault Sport Spider in JGTC? (blue with FIFO logos)
And after Group B was dissolved, the Lancia 037 (used only in Safari Rally in 1986) finds itself racing in... JGTC?
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And after Group B was dissolved, the Lancia 037 (used only in Safari Rally in 1986) finds itself racing in... JGTC?
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037 only had one appearance, campaigned by Rosso Competition, and driven by the 1986 Rally Safari pilots - 1994 JAF Sprint but was slated to join in the Suzuka 1000 but the team never arrived at the circuit. It qualified 12th after a Nissan had problems, and finished ahead of four cars, seven laps behind the leader, ten seconds a lap slower. More information here.
As for weird JGTC cars, you had the AE86:
Camaro:
To name a few. Few more oddities here.
As for weird JGTC cars, you had the AE86:
Camaro:
To name a few. Few more oddities here.
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Yes, Sports Factory ran one at Fuji in 1997, and Ecurie SiFo had a go too at SUGO. The car pictured had a Group A Clio engine, and was converted from Spider Trophy spec to something more endurance-friendly solely in Japan. SiFo themselves were a Japanese Renault Sport distributor/specialist, if you flick through 90s catalogues you may find SiFo Clio parts listed.
Not the most successful of cars, but I've always had a soft spot for it. Bagged 32nd in the race, managed to finish.
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Those red accents on the Pleo look really tacky with the exception of the front lip.
Given the lack of information I could dig up on this one, I'd add the P10 Primera to the list. TK versions already came with a tweaked SR20DE identical to the one that found its way into the ZZ.
Given the lack of information I could dig up on this one, I'd add the P10 Primera to the list. TK versions already came with a tweaked SR20DE identical to the one that found its way into the ZZ.
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The Copen Shooting Brake
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Ok, for a split second I though that was fan-made, because I sure couldn't believe my own eyes... But it is official, it's just not a production model yet, merely a concept. Although I sure wouldn't mind see it go into production, it's like a shrunken Z3 Coupe with more edge and less hairdresser vibes...
And apparently, Daihatsu has also made a coupe concept, which gives plenty of Alfa Romeo 4C vibes, especially at the back;
And then something a bit wackier, the planned Copen Adventure, which is far more fantasy than the last two;
So it's a Mehari with the ground clearance of an actual SUV? Just stick to the Coupe and Shooting Brake concepts for now, Daihatsu, and make those production models...
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Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Coupe
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Here it is, the real life counterparts of GT1's Silvia LM and the S13 Q's racing modification!
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Datsun 310, I'm watching "The Terminator" and I saw one of these things in the opening and had no idea what it was. So, I did what I usually do and check the "IMCDb" page.
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Emelba Chato. A Panda-based minivan:
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It's possibly not all that surprising you didn't know those existed, as they were unveiled less than a week ago at the Tokyo Auto Salon. None of us knew they existed before last weekend...Ok, for a split second I though that was fan-made, because I sure couldn't believe my own eyes... But it is official, it's just not a production model yet, merely a concept. Although I sure wouldn't mind see it go into production, it's like a shrunken Z3 Coupe with more edge and less hairdresser vibes...
And apparently, Daihatsu has also made a coupe concept, which gives plenty of Alfa Romeo 4C vibes, especially at the back;
And then something a bit wackier, the planned Copen Adventure, which is far more fantasy than the last two;
So it's a Mehari with the ground clearance of an actual SUV? Just stick to the Coupe and Shooting Brake concepts for now, Daihatsu, and make those production models...
They are very cool though. While the coupe concept is more attractive, I think I'd go for the shooting brake just for the extra tiny bit of utility.
The Honda S660 Neo concept also falls into the unveiled-last-week category, and it'd make me think even harder about the Copens...
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It's possibly not all that surprising you didn't know those existed, as they were unveiled less than a week ago at the Tokyo Auto Salon. None of us knew they existed before last weekend...
They are very cool though. While the coupe concept is more attractive, I think I'd go for the shooting brake just for the extra tiny bit of utility.
The Honda S660 Neo concept also falls into the unveiled-last-week category, and it'd make me think even harder about the Copens...
Incidentally, Daihatsu did show a version of the old Copen as a shooting brake several years back:
And yes, I'd also have one of those.
Fair enough, you have a valid point, but they are unknown regardless, right? So hopefully I didn't break any rules by posting them...
Also, that S660 Neo; a retro-inspired concept car that doesn't look overly exaggerated and ugly? What is this black sorcery? That is even prettier than the Copen Coupe, and that's saying something. Not to mention that you can actually tell where it is retro inspired. Color me impressed Honda, good job.
And I wouldn't mind the old Copen in shooting brake form either, but for some reason I prefer the sharper design of the newer version. I don't know, it just feels more agressive and matches the concept better...
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