Just came across this news:
September 15, 2003
Super 7 to attempt world records
Chemainus, B.C. - A left-hand drive Caterham SUPER7 GSXR 1300 Hayabusa Roadster will attempt to break world speed records at an airstrip in Nanaimo, B.C. on Wednesday.
The records challenged will include Zero to 60 mph, Standing ¼ mile, Zero to 100 mph to zero, 60 ft. circle 'g' load rating, and fastest speed in reverse gear.
The SUPER7 is a new version of the Caterham Super 7 sports car powererd by a 185 horsepower Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle engine and six speed sequential manual transmission. The car is produced under license by Ennerdale Engineering in Chemainus, British Columbia.
The world record attempts will be made by ex-professional CAN AM race car driver, David Saville Peck, founder of Ennerdale Engineering and president of SUPER7 Cars Inc.
For more information see www.super7cars.com.
Source:
http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/030915-2.htm
The "fastest speed in reverse gear" part will be very interesting.
Super 7 to attempt world records
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