Speed 3 Automotive SP3WT

[300bhp/ton]

Just seen this linked from another thread. Not come across these before.

Anyone have one or know much about it? Sadly not many pics on their site and the ones they do have don’t look complete. But I have to say I’m rather intrigued.

http://www.speed3automotive.co.uk/Bespoke-Kit-Car-...

[ugg10]

I like the look of it too, plus it looks like pretty much a single donor using most of the mechanicals and electrics from an MGF, if it can use an MGTF in 160hp vvc firm that would be nice. The alternative might be the 190 2.5l kv6 which can be fitted to the mgf with a bit of firewall massaging.

[rene7]

Looks interesting - needs 'mini; sized wheels though, looks Orrible with the stupid huge wheels fitted in the pic.
Whatever was the owner thinking??????

[Fastpedeller]

I've seen them at the kit car show (Stoneleigh 1st May Bank Holiday). A really interesting project for a fast, fun car - looks even better 'in the flesh'

[spaximus]

Had a good look around them at Stoneleigh and the chassis work looks good, they are also doing one that looks like a Metro 6r4, designed for Audi engine IIRC

[Fastpedeller]

spaximus said:

Had a good look around them at Stoneleigh and the chassis work looks good, they are also doing one that looks like a Metro 6r4, designed for Audi engine IIRC

The 6R4 one could benefit from GRP bodywork - Using an original steel shell seems to be a retrograde step IMHO.

[300bhp/ton]

spaximus said:

Had a good look around them at Stoneleigh and the chassis work looks good, they are also doing one that looks like a Metro 6r4, designed for Audi engine IIRC

Yeah I did see that. In fact it was the 6R4 thread that led me to their site.

Slightly less convinced by that. Although cool in its own right. But this mid engine Mini replica really appeals. Would love to see a finished one and know a few stats like how much it potentially weighs.