Nobuhiro ‘Monster’ Tajima, President of Suzuki Sport, has won the 85th anniversary run of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 10 minutes and one second, breaking the record previously held by Australian Rod Millen driving a Toyota 13 years ago.
Nobuhiro Tajima ran the first section to 'Picnic Ground' in the elapsed time of 1'42"197, the second section to Glen Cove in 4'29"191, the third section to 16 mile point in 7'3"408, then the last section to the finish line in 10'1"408.
Now that's a rear wing...
His record will be included in the 2007 edition of the Guinness Book of Records.
Monster was driving an all-new car this year: the Suzuki Sport XL7 Hill Climb Special based (very loosely) on Suzuki's new flagship SUV for the North American market.
The VVT (Variable Valve Timing) 3.6 litre V6 motor knocks out 993bhp and 738lb ft of torque with the aid of twin turbo chargers.
993bhp = 'enough' acceleration
The new XL7-based car is said to produce up to 35% more downforce compared to the previous Pikes Peak car.
Apparently, Monster has already set a new objective of “breaking the ten-minute barrier” when he returns for the 2008 event.
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