by "Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
Published 01/19/2017 at 15:33
by "Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
Published 01/19/2017 at 15:33
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http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C663585
It is apparently called a NART Zagato. It is a prototype from the Italian Salon de Turin in 1971. It looks strange, has Ferrari badges, but rides on a Cadillac Eldorado chassis and retains the Cadillac dashboard, strip speedo, and, most importanly, the column shift. The 472 V8 however, has been relocated mid-ship.
The engine, being a 472 is most likely a 1968 or 1969 engine, which means pre-smog, which means it is propelling this befuddling vehicle, via the rear wheels, with at least 375hp and 525 lb-ft of torque.
So there you go, if you want to make a Cadillac more like a European sports-car, this is the proper way to do it.
Also, can anybody loan me $250,000?
"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
01/19/2017 at 15:42, STARS: 0
can confirm, this has all the hallmarks of being a tangible item. is a thing.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
01/19/2017 at 15:50, STARS: 0
Pieces parts look more Toronado than Eldo, but those were platform mates anyway.
"jimz" (jimz)
01/19/2017 at 15:51, STARS: 0
with at least 375hp and 525 lb-ft of torque
n.b.: those were “SAE Gross” ratings, and will be less with things like a full exhaust system, accessory drives, etc.
"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth)
01/19/2017 at 15:52, STARS: 0
I’ll still take a Crown Corvair.
Or a Toronado Corvair.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
01/19/2017 at 16:00, STARS: 0
I believe it was 400 SAE and that 375 is closer to the actual figure.
"themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles" (themanwithsauce)
01/19/2017 at 16:29, STARS: 0
My dad said when he was growing up, there was a fabricator/mechanic/all around insane human being who grafted a beetle onto the front subframe of a toronado. Yes, my dad always told the story as this guy putting a toronado engine in the back of a beetle but let’s be real here - 8.0L of oldsmobile V8 is not simply inserted into a beetle.
I can only imagine the sheer panic one would feel when you hit the gas in such a mongrel.
"Nisman" (nisman)
01/19/2017 at 17:17, STARS: 0
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"PS9" (PS9)
01/28/2017 at 11:07, STARS: 0
LISTEN TO THAT BABY PURR!!!
WHAT???
I SAID LISTEN TO THAT BABY PURR!!!
WHAT???
Okay, I’ve shut off the car.
WHAT??? I STILL CAN’T HEAR YOU, CAN YOU TURN OFF THE CAR?
"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth)
01/28/2017 at 13:53, STARS: 0
Most people put an engine cover or something over it like in a van. Others are just more awesome.