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18th October 2016, 19:51
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Looking for my donor, 98" wheelbase is hard to find!
I've been hunting all around for information and every list I find doesn't include anything from recent years. I'm starting a project and I'm looking for a donor that has near a 98" wheelbase and can put out 400hp without dumping a fortune into a whole new drive train.
I thought about a C4 Corvette with it's 96" wheelbase, but most of them are tired and slower than Toyota Prius unless you invest 20k in the drive train.
I suppose I could shorten a car by literally chopping it in half and removing a few inches, but that's a pain. I suppose I could move the rear wheel opening back on my shell, but then it may change the way it looks completely.
Up for any ideas! Thanks
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18th October 2016, 23:59
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Originally Posted by sinisterSF
I've been hunting all around for information and every list I find doesn't include anything from recent years. I'm starting a project and I'm looking for a donor that has near a 98" wheelbase and can put out 400hp without dumping a fortune into a whole new drive train.
I thought about a C4 Corvette with it's 96" wheelbase, but most of them are tired and slower than Toyota Prius unless you invest 20k in the drive train.
I suppose I could shorten a car by literally chopping it in half and removing a few inches, but that's a pain. I suppose I could move the rear wheel opening back on my shell, but then it may change the way it looks completely.
Up for any ideas! Thanks
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What are you building?
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19th October 2016, 01:46
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Originally Posted by molleur
What are you building?
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I won't say what it's modeled after because of trademarks and what not, but think James Bond meets Mad Max.
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19th October 2016, 02:04
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Okay, sounds a bit creative too.
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19th October 2016, 08:29
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the lotus elite 501 is approximately 98in wheelbase. Don't know if it will take 400hp though! You can still buy them relatively cheaply and no SVA
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19th October 2016, 10:03
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Originally Posted by bladerunner
the lotus elite 501 is approximately 98in wheelbase. Don't know if it will take 400hp though! You can still buy them relatively cheaply and no SVA
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yea that little fella would have a hard time making that power. Also, forget to specify, looking for front engine, RWD. I could probably make a mid engine work, but it would look all messed up.
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19th October 2016, 10:45
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Elite is front engine I think. Esprit is rear.
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19th October 2016, 10:50
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Originally Posted by froggyman
Elite is front engine I think. Esprit is rear.
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It is front engine, but it's a little 2 liter.
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19th October 2016, 19:01
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Think I'm gonna go with a 1990-1996 300zx twin turbo. 97" wheelbase, close enough.
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