Suzuki Bonneville Kizashi ready to blow away the competition
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
Suzuki Bonneville Kizashi
Finally, Suzuki has provided more details about its special edition Kizashi model that is set to blow rivals away in the Blown Gas Coupe category at Bonneville on August 14. Suzuki's North American division revealed that the Bonneville Kizashi started with a pre-production Kizashi prototype. Last May, construction of the Kizashi racer started with the Holdener/Habrzyk team installing the SCTA-approved roll cage, an aluminum bulkhead in the rear, racing seat, seat harnesses and window net. When it comes to performance, the Bonneville Kizashi is equipped with a new intake manifold, a tuned 'long tube' header and forged rods and pistons.
The car features a Turbonetics turbocharger, a new 3.5-inch exhaust and full synthetic 5W-20 racing oil from Lucas Oil. To confirm the stock measurements, its spare motor was disassembled while the cylinder head was flowed and ported. With this much output, a new ACT Clutch and Pressure Plate had to be fitted.
According to a company statement, the Kizashi platform and its Nurburgring heritage is morphed into a salt-specific recipe with the addition of new coilovers, steel wheels seam welded, and speed-specific 15x7-inch Goodyear Front Runner rubber. Keeping the Kizashi's nose planted is an air dam while window straps and hood pins make sure that the hood and glass remain in place. It also has a parachute that can lead to an emergency stop from a high speed.
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