3L V6 Fronte

[edm418]

Hi, this is the V6 Fronte I mentioned in an earlier topic. It has around 220BHP. best way to describe it is "fkn scary!" from about 100kph onward (I got it to about 160kph on the motorway) it gets very light at the front to the point where it feels as though the front wheels are not touching the ground... I think it needs more aero development (maybe like the Lancia Delta rally cars that have the near vertical plate on the roof...) and possibly some suspension work as it tends to "hop" around fast tight corners. Even so it a total blast and can be yours for $8K nzd (ONO)

[edm418]

engine bay with cover removed

[supervan]

looks like robin built this thing to drag race the batmobil

[rfburns]

Man I bet the front gets light with that wing on the back pushin' down

[Brayden]

A front splitter and some outer strakes would make a massive difference to the front end getting lighter at speed.

[gadj]

I agree with Brayden & speculate that the rear wing might be putting downforce too far to the rear of the rear axle. Brayden's suggestion would balance it to some degree. I don't see how you can get around a fair bit of trial & error unless access to design programs &/or a wind tunnel is at hand & affordable.

That being said, I wish I had the money...despite my Ford aversions (I prefer to have I,K,S,U,Z in the brand (raised on Holdens & they no longer make/sell what I like so I stepped of to other (former) GM affilliates only to find the fun factor.

Is the number plate refering to BANZAI in miniature?? (bonsai)

[edm418]

I agree about the wing, I tried to get the owner to take it off but... I think the plate is a play on words.

I have some video of the car in action but I'll prob wait to get better quality footage for youtube.

cheers!

[gadj]

A play on words is what I thought, "BANZAI" combined with Bonsai - relates to diminutive size hitting big.
Any room to put a front undertray like the Commodore/Falcon Supercars? should get downforce on front without being obviously visible.