Top Gear Review
“Lamborghinis are played out – this is where it’s at,” said TG’s Rob Dahm while strapped comfortably into the passenger seat of perhaps the greatest thing you’ll see this week.
And that’s a modified 1991 Mitsubishi Minicab Kei truck, built by Shawn Bassett, owner of Attacking The Clock Racing; a modifying shop based in Florida.
Bassett said it’s “stupid”, but Top Gear heartily disagrees – this tiny, angry little tyke is brilliant. It’s got a tiny three-cylinder engine. A four-speed manual gearbox. Four-link rear and fully adjustable front suspension. -Top Gear
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Details
1. Body/Aero
Custom Airbox/ Splitter
APR GT-100 Wing
Custom Diffuser
In-house bracing
2. Fueling
Radium 6-Gallon
Fuel Cell
Radium High-Flow
Fuel Filter
3. Suspension
Sectioned front subframe
Custom 4-link rear end
Custom Moton 1-way
4. Wheel/Tires
Work Meister CR01 15X8
Toyo RR 225/45/15
5. Engine
660cc Mitsubishi 3G83 (original engine)
Upgraded carburetors
CSF Radiator/ Oil Cooler
6. ECU
Haltech Elite 750
Haltech PD16 PDM
Haltech IC7 Dash
7. Interior
Custom Carbon Dash
Sabelt GT3 Seats
Sabelt SW390 Steering Wheel
Lifeline Quick Release Hub
8. Performance
Disclaimer : These performance data is loosely estimated based on the maximum information I can find
8a. Current Performance Firgures (estimates)
- Peak Power: 40 horsepower
- Peak Torque: 55 newton-metres of torque
- Power to Weight: 45 horsepower per metric tonne
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 18 seconds
- Top Speed: 75 mph (120 km/h)
8b. Future Performance Figures (estimates)
A turbocharged Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle engine swap is ongoing (not completed yet)
It is expected to make about 250 hp.
- Peak Power: 250 horsepower
- Peak Torque: 140 newton-metres of torque
- Power to Weight: 210 horsepower per metric tonne
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4 seconds
- Top Speed: 141 mph (227 km/h)
Track Run (Very Interesting)
12:27, Making a PB&J Sandwich until kei truck reaches the end of straightaway
