Classic Mini Cooper Gets K20 Transplant
Take everything you love about the S2000 then make it mid-engine and lighter. A lot lighter. This is what happens when you add Mini Cooper to brilliant Honda engineering.
Lightweight
One of the best things about Hondas is how light they are compared to other vehicles. S2000s and Civics can do major damage to supercars with a fraction of the horsepower. Zcars takes this concept to the next level by coupling a car that weighs just over 1,300lbs with the legendary K-series engine. Some basic modifications and you have a world beater!
Supercar Sensibility
With power-to-weight ratios that register on the Richter scale, you might expect a Zcars Mini to require the maintenance costs of an Italian supermodel. This isn’t the case at all. By pairing lightweight with a trusted Honda platform supercar performance comes with a sensible Honda price tag. Not to mention hassle-free maintenance if they engine isn’t ultra modified.
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Japanese crumpets
By relocating the K20 to a mid-ship layout Zcars creates what has to feel like a mid-engine, short wheelbase S2000 that turns on a dime. All the essential ingredients for a great car are here with nothing left to decide on but how much horsepower you’ll need to give yourself a proper scare.
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Options galore
As you might imagine with a car of this nature there aren’t a lot of optional extras to choose from. Having said that the ones you do get will make a noticeable difference. One of those options is a 400bhp supercharger kit that outputs 275lb-ft of torque. The suspension is a custom job that is done of their own design with geometry that keeps all 4 contact patches in touch with the ground.
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Ultimate expression
Honda has a history of building brilliant engines that rev high, produce power and can be purchased by just about anyone. Their performance from the K-series to F-series is known around the world with the only limiting factor being one’s own imagination, time and budget. Zcars has done a fantastic job of utilizing a great engine to do something even better. Just add lightweight and enjoy it with a smile.
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