Corse I in Japan?

[Chris J]

Well that's what it looks like??:

http://www.hobidas.com/common/aimg/000066368.jpg

[chris.richard]

Yep, looks like a Corse.
Personal opinion only, but the flat offset wheels don't do the Corse kit any favours.

[strat fan]

Are there any more pics available to show what engine/interior the car has etc.
Chris, Aesthetically I agree but the offset is neccessary to get a decent length of top wishbone in to give better suspension characteristics. The Honda engined cars have a deeper dish on the wheels due to the more compact nature of the engine, allowing for a narrower rear cradle

[pimms]

got this from a japanese magazine, can read it but somewhere it says: 2418cc wiyh 190 HP and 1990cc with 200 or165 Hp. Dont like the yellow one though. Chassis doesnt look like corse to me

[strat fan]

On a second look the car at the show doesn't look exactly like a Corse.
There doesn't look to be any returns on the rear canopy leading edge or the front wheelarch & the louvre looks to be made in 4 pieces not 1. Also not seen any Corse' with those body catches.

Pimms, have you a better quality copy of that article you could send me?

[BAS]

Anyone have any info on this one?

[Chris J]

Anyone have any info on this one?

That's from a t-shirt design isn't it Brent?

I'm pretty sure it's an electronic image/mock up. The lower corners of the windscreen are a bit of a give away? (radiused corners)

[pimms]

Pimms, have you a better quality copy of that article you could send me?

If i could have your e mail adress i can send you the whole scan of the article, it is two pages but all in Japanese .

[pimms]

Their website is: www.atakaeng.co.jp

[pimms]

Here's the magazine the article came from, it also includede a dvd, al in Japanese of corse :rolleyes:


http://cgi.ebay.nl/Lancia-stratos-GUIDE-PHOTO-PHOTOS-SUPERB_W0QQitemZ330198269170QQihZ014QQcategoryZ268 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[mindofone]

That's the Japanese Hawk dealer. They have three 'flavours' of Hawks they are selling. Very Japanese.


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[pimms]

That's the Japanese Hawk dealer. They have three 'flavours' of Hawks they are selling. Very Japanese.


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But if you look at the chassis it seems to mee its a lot different than the Hawk, i looks to me its an aluminium chassis ?

[chris.richard]

That chassis is unlike any Hawk I have ever seen, but not a Corse either. A new kit on the block?
Very narrow rear wheels for a wide arched shell.
Don't like the headlight change on the middle yellow one either.

[guy mayers]

Their website is: www.atakaeng.co.jp


When I clicked on the link the blue bar at the top of the screen fills with lots of squares and (Hawk Cars) plus more squares.

I also recognise the name from messages Gerry has sent as these guys being agents out there for him. I think the different chassis is to allow for local powertrains to be sourced. I also seem to recall that Gerry sends kits out as cars as import rules in Japan require that they have wheels and an engine fitted but omit to say that the engine should be capable of driving the wheels. I seem to recall that Gerry had an "arrangement" with a local lawnmower repair man? :D :D :D

Guy

[chris.richard]

Don't you just love babelfish? (sorry, my japanese wasn't up to it)

It was Lancia which with the sixties and the full beer begins real participation in WRC, but from deterioration of economy in 1969 it is purchased at FIAT. Clown :D