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Old 14 March 2002, 12:40 PM
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Here was i thinking just how great my car is and how much im enjoying it, when i came across the enclosed, needless to say i NEED one :-





Introducing the new twin-engined Z100 and Z100WR.

The Z100, developed in association with Z Cars is fitted with two 900cc Kawasaki ZX9 engines, power is delivered to the 225x15" rear tyres via a bespoke transfer box. The transfer box not only combines the drive from the two engines but also provides a reverse gear.

At a recent magazine shoot-out, the Z100 achieved a 0 to 60mph time of 3.11 seconds and a 0 to 100 to 0 time of 12.5 seconds.

Once development work had been completed on the Z100, the four wheel drive Z100WR was put in to development. For the WR, twin 1200cc Kawasaki ZX12 engines were used, each producing approximately 190bhp.

In November 2001, the Z100WR posted a 0 to 60 mph time of 2.8 seconds and a 0 to 100 mph time of 6.3 seconds.

Chassis and Body
Multi-tubular lightweight spaceframe chassis.
Lightweight bodywork (Carbon Fibre and very lightweight Glass Fibre cloth).
Suspension and Steering
Double wishbone front suspension.
De Dion rear suspension with adjustable trailing arms and panard rod.
Fully adjustable coil-over dampers, front and rear.
Close ratio steering rack.
Engine and Running Gear
Twin Kawasaki ZX9 engines (Z100). Twin Kawasaki ZX12 engines (Z100wr).
Sequential 6-Speed Gearboxs.
Reverse gearbox.

Old 14 March 2002, 12:43 PM
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I've heard lots about these and the sound od two bike engines going full tilt really appeals to me.......

Very nice indeed,

Phill

(i'll have three by the way, engines in one or cars, not fussy)
Old 14 March 2002, 12:49 PM
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I saw an article about this a couple of months ago in Evo, apparently it is blisteringly quick, but a bit dodgy in the handling department.
Oh yeah, and it was developed and built by a Traffic Copper!
Old 14 March 2002, 12:57 PM
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cool
Old 14 March 2002, 01:12 PM
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Hmmmm how much?

(Sorry Deb)
Old 14 March 2002, 01:18 PM
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The Z100 is currently sitting in my garage at home - after driving it I soon realised how slow the RA is and how poor the brakes are!

Simon
Old 14 March 2002, 02:19 PM
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They're 40 grand though.. I'd rather have a second hand M5 with a telly in it. **** i'm getting old.....
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But they are 15/20 grand if you build em yourself.
I need one as well.

All I can do is dream!!

Steve
Old 14 March 2002, 03:00 PM
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Why dont they use 2 GSXR 1000 engines, perhaps lightly turbocharged?
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ptholt:- You don;t need one
Old 14 March 2002, 04:06 PM
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There is something similar with two Blade engines (900cc each), or two Blackbird engines (1100cc each) or the mother of them all two Huybusa engines (1300cc each)...

I want one....

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