In light of the thread in "Builds" with the Fiat 500 autocrosser, I present another path to Emod glory. This sale also includes a non-running but fixable 500 Abarth for 7.5 Large. Wow...
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/redwood-city-fiat-500-abarth-fiat/7886947247.html
I bet it’s a blast but now all I can think of is a CR500 engine in one of these. Keep it 500!
Ah... be sure to actually click the link... there is a LOT more to the listing than what's in the picture snip...
Oh.. I'll just copy the text for when it sells and the link goes away:
Please take the time to READ and understand this entire posting BEFORE you reply and respond with YOUR phone number as I will not text or email replies
This”was” a mundane little silver Fiat 500E EV with a bad battery.
The electric drive train was removed and in its place with $1000’s in fabrication costs invested installed a 2006 Suzuki 200 HP GSXR1000 engine. 😱
Less than 500 miles on the complete pro built
example.
This is a registered ,smog exempt, 200 HP
6 speed running, driving car with insanely low insurance = priceless !
This Fiat is still front wheel drive and now chain drive.
It is a complete sleeper and quite a serious little weapon in the right hands.
A BMW Kbike starter motor is utilized for reverse, will move car backward easily on flat ground, sometimes can be a challenge on the hill, just learn how to park and where to if you’d like to drive in the city, which it is not now intended for , unless you’re good with a hand clutch F1 style shifter.
It is using the engines gearbox and clutch.
It has semi tall gearing, so it doesn't take off from a stop overly quick, but once going, it rips with a 13,000 redline.
Will drive down freeway semi unnoticed until you downshift a couple gears and hit powerband.
Everyone's head turns when you snap the throttle and the “music” is F1 MotoGP wonderful.
Shifting is done by cable and shift handle with hand clutch.
Has a 15 gallon fuel cell
I then purchased a clean white 2013 166 K mile little old man’s Abarth 5 speed version, good compression etc that has a bad 5 volt power feed wire in the harness from the the ECM to the crank, camshaft and oil pressure senders(easily fixed)to get the Abarth suspension, wheels, brakes , seats ,body panels and related parts to put on the E car.
However, due to health reasons and no where to work on it , I’ve been unable to complete the transformation.
Both cars can be yours for only $7500, good clean titles, no issues, etc..
This Suzuki GSXR 1000 World Superbike WSB powered car is certainly not for everyone, but if you “know” how to drive ,it could be for you.
Yes ….firm on price
You could not do this, unless you have a full machine shop and welding fabrication facility for twice the price , not to mention sourcing all the parts, bike engine, etc. fuel cell , cooling system ,all the numerous modifications and structural improvements.
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