It is a mid-engine light weight vehicle, with minimal trimmings for maximum performance. The gear box is similar to those in formula one cars (see # below) and it has a combustion system identical to the new Mercedes Benz S class. (see ##).
Our particular model is faster than the entry level Ferrari F40 (###) and can carry more luggage than a Ford Falcon. (actually it can).
Such is the prestige of this car that it was even tested on Top Gear (popular English motoring show) where they are in the habit of reviewing the world’s best and fastest cars.
In a simulated police pursuit, Richard Hammond rounded a corner using a rally trick known as the ‘Scandinavian flick’. To see how he did, look at youtube: (cut and paste the following in to your browser of click on it): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcRAPQW4ZW8
I haven’t yet tried this in the city streets. – also we have the version with slightly smaller engine but I'm sure the flick would be just as effective.
You can also google ‘Suzuki Bolan’ if you want to see real pics.
It may be cool, but can it accomodate a pregnant belly?
Footnotes
# - in the sense that there are gears, and a gear stick which old F1s had. There is even reverse, which is more than a modern F1 can boast.
## - yup, both of them burn petrol.
### - going flat out at a speed approaching 95 km/hr (58 mph) I can easily overtake any ferrari going at 80
By the way, by minimal trimmings I mean none of the following:
Air con, heating, vents, demister, variable speed windscreen wipers, dash board light dimmer, radio, CD player, tape player, power windows, drivers side lock, central locking, cruise control, Auto transmission, airbags, retractable seatbelts, seat heating, seat cooling, seat movements or adjustments of any kind, soft grip steering wheel, disc brakes, steering lock, steering column adjustment, power mirrors, and the list goes on. phew. Have a nice day, and whenever you switch you air con on this summer, think of us.
Actually, to be fair I have to adjust the above list and say that it does have heated seating. The driver and front passenger sit over the engine (literally) and the heat does drift up a little gap in the back of my seat to warm my back. All the time.
