Baddest Lotus 7 In History

[locostlotus7]

I was doing my weeky browse on Ebayfor some 7's when I came across the coolest thing I have every seen in my life.

Lotus 7 tribute powered by a 383 c.i. twin turbocharged & stroked V8 - Scat Rotating Assembly / 5740 Rods / Forged Keith Black 8.5:1 pistons / Comp Cams 270H Cam / Dart Iron Eagle Heads w 2.02 valves / Barry Grant Blow-Thru Carburetor @ 850CFM / High Volume Water Pump / 100 Amp Alternator / MSD Ignition / MSD Pro-Billet Distributor / MSD Timing Controller / Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake / 750 HP @ 10psi / Adjustable to 1100HP @ 25psi

Banks Engineering Twin Turbo System tuned at 10lbs of boost

TH 350 Automatic Transmission / Newly Rebuilt / B&M Rachet Shifter

Jaguar XJS Limited Slip Independant Rear End / Jaguar XKE Front End / tubular space frame

Does any body know if this could be potetialy the fastest Lotus 7 on the road? Let me know because If I had the $50000 asking price on there website I would buy it in a heart beat. Let me know what you guys think about it. Thanks :driving:

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619&item=271032685604

 

ebay item : 271032685604

[SkinnyG]

I think it's fantastic technically.

 

I think it's Bugly aesthetically.

 

If it were a '32 3-window highboy ~I'd~ be all over it.

[BusaNostra]

....kinda high like big foot?

i don't like the Harley sound?

[timax]

I think of a "7" as being a Lotus 7 inspired ultralite fantastic handling giant beater and staying true to Chapmans design ideas. "Simplicate, then add lightness" and "Adding power makes you faster on the straights, while subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere."

That thing is HUGE! Does it seriously have an Automatic gearbox???

Edited August 11, 2012 by timax

[speedwagon]

It is a Hot rod, would have gone over better as a 27t track roadster, My guess is that it would be high operating cost, and that on a winding road you would never be able to read a v8 stalker license plate.

[Hank]

I can't get past the damn spare wheel/tire not being the same as the others. *shrug*

[jimrankin]

Should have gone with a later all aluminum LSV8 with injection instead of the positive pressure carburator system that is no where as good at making consistent power, engine life or even milage as injection. Big power does not have to mean big weight anymore.

Nicely done though, just not in the spirit of a "7".

[SkinnyG]

And no mile-long smoke show in the video. Very disappointing.

[slngsht]

And no mile-long smoke show in the video. Very disappointing.

agreed. when you have a car that's all motor, gotta have at least that...

[jlumba81]

The top doesn't seem to have snaps at the rear to keep the back closed. Also hope the under car photos were taken before the paint was refinished. They should have cleaned the air filters before taking the engine bay pics, seems too dirty for only 1076 miles. I'm curious on how big the fuel tank is. The fuel range w/ a twin turbo 383 might make touring difficult. Might be a stupid question but how do you get the spare tire off and latch the top. Interesting to see a glovebox. Also noticed missing wiper arms in several of the pics.

Edited August 11, 2012 by jlumba81

[danilo]

Bozo car... sparkly tho.

Reserve not yet met just to add insult to injury.

Wonder what the 'optimistic' reserve might be?

Amusement curiosity only.