Subzilla 7

[BCBirk]

This STI powered Kiwi 7 was featured on Discovery Channell last night.

 

http://bxv.co.nz/

[Alaskossie]

Now I know what a Seven would look like if powered by a flat-4 engine....Subaru, Porsche, etc.

 

Can't say I'm particularly in love with it....

[DavidL]

ick.... Sevens are not particularly beatiful creatures, but this is colossaly ugly. Not a single line, plane or feature I would consider pleasing. Just my 2 cents of course....

[LongTimeLurker]

He should turn around and go back for all of the bodywork that has fallen off.

[jimrankin]

I just wonder where he found all that junk. Better hope it's fast so he doesn't have to hear the snickering too long...

[Jawfish]

Eeechhhh..

 

Not for me, sorry, but this is an example of not what to do...

 

Cheers,

 

Fred

[Mondo]

Went to the site, the rear doesn't look any better. Though I have to admit, all-wheel drive does seem interesting. Plus you can get quite a bit of HP out of these things too.

Think it was built by an engineer more than a designer, just needs a cosmetic upgrade.

[Evan78]

  BCBirk said:

This STI powered Kiwi 7 was featured on Discovery Channell last night.

Do you remember what the show was called or what it was about?

 

It's not pretty, but I think I'd take just about anything that light using a turbo 4wd setup.

 

The site says it weighs 1650 lbs and has the same wheelbase and track as the WRX. 300+ whp is a piece of cake using a US 2.5L engine.

[MightyMike]

The cycle wings look nice.

[escondidoron]

I agree that this isn't a particularly attractive car.

 

Alaskossie said:

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Now I know what a Seven would look like if powered by a flat-4 engine....Subaru, Porsche, etc.

 

This is certainly not a good representation of what an S2 Seven with a Porsche flat 6-cylinder engine would look like. Refer to Dennis Ortenberger's book, Lotus Seven and The Independents, and 11Budlite's earlier post on a similar topic back in 2009 here:

 

http://www.usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?p=28301

[DavidL]

"Zed Cars" in the UK built a Seven with dual Hayabusa engines and 4-wheel drive.... not much technical detail, but way more attractive than the Kiwi. Doesn't seem to be on their website anymore though (zcars.org.uk). I believe one engine faced forward, one back, dunno how they dealt with dual gearboxes.

[pi7ot]

Mr D Long and Mr T Bruch built a dimensionally accurate 7 with a 2.0 Porsche Flat 6. This was campaigned in the SCCA Solo2 D MOD program in the early 80s.

It ejected a piston and then grew a V8. 'Twas a monster.

 

The point being that a 7 could swallow a flat six and still resemble a 7 w/o infringement.

 

 

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[BusaNostra]

Everytime there is a carkit with cycle fender, why in the world they called it "another 7"?

Not even has a traditional 7 look....just messing up our clones.

[75TwinCam]

I've always thought that a 2wd Subie engine & tranny could make a great basis for a mid-engined single seater - an update on a Formula Vee concept. The independant front suspension would have to be modified to use in the rear, of course. Perhaps some day when I have too much money on my hands I'll have a go at it.

 

This contraption? Eeesh. At least a big bucket of ugly, I don't care how fun it is to drive. I'd have to wear a full face helmet and nondescript driving suit at all times, but that might make the Stig look bad . . .

[Jim Gunther]

I like the concept - the look? Not so much.

 

Like to see how / if the frame, running gear is purpose built or cut out of the Suburu.

 

Wonder if anybody has done something comparable with the EVO?

 

Bryce? You listening?

[BruceBowker]

  DavidL said:

ick.... Sevens are not particularly beatiful creatures, but this is colossaly ugly. Not a single line, plane or feature I would consider pleasing. Just my 2 cents of course....

 

Oh I don't know. The one front fender isn't too bad!!!

[MisterMike]

On behalf of STi owners everywhere, I apologize.