[RhinofromWA]

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/06/08/smart-car-plus-gsxr-equals-smartuki-a-very-smart-car

They call the finished car the Smartuki. It’s the only one in existence and Z Cars is planning to offer it as an option. Does it run? 0-60 in 4.2 seconds, 1/4 mile in 12.4 seconds and tops out at 132mph.

Soudns like it would be fun to play with on a auto-cross course. Not sure I would take her into the streets.

Rhino

 

[peter6061]

I think it'd be fun, but right now I'm picturing it with a crotch-rocket sticking out of it from the side thanks to the motorcycle thread from last week. I don't think this thing would be much safer.

When are they coming to the states?

 

[BurlyShirley]

Yeah, that thing is Escalade bait.

 

[xy9ine]

speaking of motorcycle engines in cars, this looks like fun:

http://www.super7cars.com/Super7_R-Type_Hayabusa.html

 

[golgiaparatus]

speaking of motorcycle engines in cars, this looks like fun:

http://www.super7cars.com/Super7_R-Type_Hayabusa.html

Speed 7?

 

[dogwonder]

I want one. It complements the Avalanche nicely...

And Peter, I believe they are already in the states but limited availability.

 

[buildyourown]

They are unofficially sold in the states.
Merc doesn't want to sell them in the states so a 3rd party is importing them, modifying them to US spec, and reselling them. That's why they are so fricken expensive. Something like $25k and only 35mpg.
I'll take my $20k Tdi that gets 49mpg and seats 4 any day.

 

[Prettym1k3]

Speed 7?

Chatterham (sp?) Se7en...

 

[Chunky Munkey]

Lincoln Nav from the right side...

Instant TWO wheeler.

 

[ALEXIS_DH]

They are unofficially sold in the states.
Merc doesn't want to sell them in the states so a 3rd party is importing them, modifying them to US spec, and reselling them. That's why they are so fricken expensive. Something like $25k and only 35mpg.
I'll take my $20k Tdi that gets 49mpg and seats 4 any day.

i saw a few at a mercedes dealer the other day.
ridiculously overpriced.

$35k for a smart in Lima, Peru.
i thought, who the **** would buy that????????????
then i saw 2 a few days later around town.

the mini cooper is also another ultra expensive teacup car.
my buddy´s sister got one a few months ago. $37k for a USED 2005 S. sheez, wtf is up with some people?

 

[Big_Papa1080]

still no match for this 'un