FIAT 126 - YAMAHA FZR 1000cc EXUP - TAX - MOT (1989)

[300CE]

This looks fun (on pistonheads)!

Z R Racing : FIAT 126 - YAMAHA FZR 1000cc EXUP - TAX - MOT

 

[renault12ts]

Fun fun fun.

 

[ringway]

I hope the rear of the drivers seat is reinforced.
Many years ago, I towed my brother-in-law in one of those 126's and the back of the seat sheared off with the take-off jolt, leaving him lying down like a bobsleigher.
I thought the jolts were him putting the car in gear to bump-start but it transpired he was attempting to stop the 126 by braking when he could.

 

[300E]

Hilarious! One day, I'll get the engine and driveline from a powerful FWD car and graft it into a Fiat 126, create a mid engined monster! In the days when it was a serious option, the engine and 'box from a Renault 30 V6 were the preferred option.

 

[holbay]

Oh what fun i could have with that!!!!!..George..

 

[neilz]

I know someone who put a Ferrari engine in an FSO Polonez!

 

[Henry D]

I know someone who put a Ferrari engine in an FSO Polonez!

you would have to ask why though

 

[Igurisu]

Hate to think about how those original wheels and brakes cope with that power, but would be fun trying it out

 

[Dr.Grillz]

I know someone who put a Ferrari engine in an FSO Polonez!

Perhaps someone told you about the "Stratopolonez"? That was a rally car Polonez with a Ferrari Dino motor.

More on the car can be found on the Polish language wikipedia article:
Stratopolonez

 

[neilz]

Perhaps someone told you about the "Stratopolonez"? That was a rally car Polonez with a Ferrari Dino motor.

More on the car can be found on the Polish language wikipedia article:
Stratopolonez

I know about that, but he decided to make his own - completely standard Polonez. Didn't last too long, apparently it was terrifying to drive! Wonder what happened to it.

But I can't imagine this 126 would be any less terrifying to drive. Once you've got past the novelty factor of this cheap flimsy-looking car overtaking a BMW M3 or whatever, you're left with a car ready to fall apart rattling away with appalling handling (perhaps) at high speeds!

 

[300CE]

But I can't imagine this 126 would be any less terrifying to drive. Once you've got past the novelty factor of this cheap flimsy-looking car overtaking a BMW M3 or whatever, you're left with a car ready to fall apart rattling away with appalling handling (perhaps) at high speeds!

That's all part of the adrenalin rush Neilz

 

[Danith]

I need to have a go in that. 01254 is Bolton I think? Might nip up!