1973 Austin Mini Gsxr 1000 Race Car Track Scca Amazing! on 2040-cars
Sherwood, Oregon, United States
Engine:GSXR 1000
Drive Type: RWD
Model: Classic Mini
Mileage: 9,400
Trim: Austin Mini
Video of the car, filmed on June 2nd, can be seen by clicking blue link below:
My 1973 Austin Mini is powered by a 2002 SUZUKI GSXR 1000 motor in the rear of the car that produces 180 HP, revs to 13,000 rpm, and powers the car to 0 -60 mph in 3.6 seconds!!
Has 6-speed sequential gearbox and a reverse mechanism. Powered through a Ford limited-slip diff and Ford driveshafts and CV joints.
Weighs 1057 lbs, yes..... 1057lbs, which gives an incredible power-to-weight ratio of 330 bhp per ton! Front-mounted fuel tank and radiator enable ideal 50/50 weight distribution.
Body is a Mk3 model with real carbon fiber roof and Miglia arches. Has fiberglass doors, bootlid and one-piece front end.
Space-framed front and rear, with fully-adjustable suspension and Protech adjustable shocks. Aluminum rear trailing arms are adjustable for toe and camber. Front suspension is double wishbone-type with aluminum top arms and inboard Protech dampers. Fully adjustable for caster, camber and toe.
Brakes: Fronts fitted with 4-piston calipers and cross-drilled rotors. Rears are 2-piston calipers, also with cross-drilled rotors.
Engine controls: To enable tuning using a laptop computer, it has a Power Commander 3 USB that allows adjustment of the fuel and ignition maps. Also has an ignition advancer and gear indicator
Wheels are 7x 13 Superlites with new road tires. Also included is a set of racing slicks.
Seats are Motordrive models. Has 5-point harnesses.
For road use, it has headlights, turn signals, horn and wipers.
Comes with clear acrylic windows all the way around. I drive with them out, but you have the option to put them in if you would like.
Car has around 1000 miles on it and has a clean title and is 100% Street Legal, and I do drive it around town. Absolutely the most popular car at any car show, as well as the fastest at the track. The car will destroy 911's, corvettes, vipers..pretty much anything out there. Spend $50k building your own or buy mine! Car is sold as is and no warranty.
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