Is There A Decent 2+2 Coupe RWD Kitcar ?

[redgriff500]

Hi guys,

I'm looking for a 2+2 Coupe and recently went to look at a Porsche 996 but it's just not me.

I was wondering if there are any decent RWD 2+2 kitcars I ought to be condsidering.

I currently drive a 210bhp MX5 and a 340bhp RX7 to give you an idea what I'm used to.

Thanks

[Sam_68]

Short answer: no.

The kit car industry is very good at producing ultra-basic lighweight cars, but step up into the 2+2 GT car league and you'd find them woefully lacking in sophistication compared to anything modern.

The closest thing I can think of to meeting your requirements would be a Spyder Zetec conversion on a Lotus Elan Plus 2, but that's more of an updated classic.

[Skyedriver]

Over the years there have been a few, A Rickman Matisse (???) I think comes to mind from the 80s or 90s

The Carlton Carrera (bloated cross between a Capri/240Z)

Ginetta made a couple of Cortina based "things" that turn up now and again

Nothing that looked finished or made it into production.

Was the Ginetta G21 a 2+2 that was a very pretty car now but rare now.

[redgriff500]

Skyedriver said:

Over the years there have been a few,

The Carlton Carrera (bloated cross between a Capri/240Z)

I once owned one of them - looked pretty good outside but everything else was awful.

[Sam_68]

With your user name, I assume you've already considered a Cerbera - closest thing you'll get to a high performance GT kit car without actually being a kit car?

[redgriff500]

Yes.

But I'd like something more reliable and without a TVR engine.

[Sam_68]

That's understandable, but most kit cars are no more intrinsically reliable than a TVR... anything with a fibreglass body is basically a bunch of bad earths just waiting for the opportunity not to conduct electricity. The Lotus/Spyder Elan Plus 2's are just as bad.

Cerbera with a Chevy LS3 conversion, maybe?

Edited by Sam_68 on Monday 27th February 19:07

[redgriff500]

Yes I considered a blown up Cerbera but the only one I found was IIRC £7k which seemed too much to me.

[qdos]

There's the Midas Cortez



But if you are looking at TVRs and Porches then it's not really going to cut the mustard against those though it is a great little car to drive and it is FWD too

[gog]

I believe that the only one available today would be a Metisse, a mk11 with a V8, might suit you, if so, contact Terry on 01656 862437.
The later model is better much better looking and lighter!

[redgriff500]

Thanks but neither of those appeals.

Back to plan A

(Fitting a V8 into an RX7)

[thescamper]

Sam_68 said:

a bunch of bad earths just waiting for the opportunity not to conduct electricity.

Must remember that one.

[OlberJ]

redgriff500 said:

Thanks but neither of those appeals.

Back to plan A

(Fitting a V8 into an RX7)

If you're going to do it, consider the 1UZFE and Supra gearbox setup. Excellent base engine and you don't have to use the T56. Costs a fair whack less too.

[mirach]

928 gts!

[redgriff500]

OlberJ said:

If you're going to do it, consider the 1UZFE and Supra gearbox setup.

I already have both and a donor RX7

Just checking I haven't missed any options before investing blood in the project.

[redgriff500]

mirach said:

928 gts!

Firstly they are a GT and I want a Sportscar.

Secondly the maintainance costs can be horrific