Bored Of Your Car? The Bangkok International Auto Salon 2013
The Bangkok International auto salon 2013 threw up some kick-ass ideas, and a strange obsession with the GT-R. Here’s our pick.
Top Secret Super GT-R 1200
TOP SECRET’s modified GT-R R35, with its 1,000hp VR38DETT engine, proudly took part in the Nardo Top Speed Challenge in Italy and recorded a top speed of 377.246km/h.
Base: Nissan GT-R
Engine: TRUST RX 4.0 kit, RX 1200 turbocharger, HKS cams, 1,200cc fuel injectors, DCT Cooler, TV-PRO Muffler V2, titanium front pipe, sports transmission.
Honda CR-Z Mugen RR Concept
The modern eco-friendly sports car from Honda is dressed up with Mugen accessories while the powertrain is beefed up with supercharger kit.
Base: Honda CR-Z
Engine: 179 hp at 6300rpm/20.9kgm at 6000 rpm, supercharger, carbon air filter and suction pipe, intercooler.
Exterior: Mugen front bumper, dry carbon front lower wing, front sport grille, aero fender, rear aero bumper, dry carbon diffuser
Footwork: Front upper arms, wishbones, camber-adjustable rear arms, tension arms, 400mm brake
TOM’s N086v Concept
Long-time Toyota tuner TOM’s has replaced the 4-cyliner boxer engine of the Toyota 86 with a modified 3.5-litre V6 engine from Lexus capable of developing 400 hp and 45.9kgm of torque.
Base: Toyota 86
Engine: 2GR-FSE with 400hp, TOM’s clutch, TOM’s HYPER limited slip differential.
Exterior: TOM’s styling parts
Interior: TOM’s carbon reclining bucket seat, TOM’s steering wheel
Option x Ben Sopra 380 SX
This is what happens when you put a Godzilla engine to a Nissan 180X..
Base: Nissan 180SX
Engine: VR38DETT, TRUST Prototype 4L kit, TD06-25Gx2, Vi-PEC/Full Stage.
Transmission: HOLINGER Sequential.
Footwork: Full stage original air suspension
Wheels: Enkai RS05RR 18x11 inches.
Tires: Yokohoma Advan A050 295/30-18
Mazda RX-8 Knight Sport
The rotary-powered RX-8 has been rebuilt to compete in the Macau Grand Prix. With 523 horsepower at 7500rpm and modified suspension plus aero parts, it is capable of putting up a fight against competitors.
Base: Mazda RX-8
Engine: Re13B Turbo (Turbonetics/62-1), 523hp at 7500 rpm/57kgm at 6800rpm, Dry Sump System Mission.
Transmission: HEWLAND/ GT 6-Speed Sequential
Footwork: ARAGOSTA SP shocks, 4-pt BREMBO brakes
From the August 2013 issue of FHM India.
Spotted a mistake, or your photo used without permission? Report a correction
in your inbox