VIDEO: Hayabusa-powered smart , or... a rolling death-wish on skinny tires
Click above to watch the video of a stunting smartabusa
Stunting on a Suzuki Hayabusa is crazy in its own right, but stunting in a smart fortwo? Now that takes some real effort. While the bike's got the power to wheelie all day long and its dual front discs are more than powerful enough to raise the rear tire just as far as your guts allow, that's not really the bike's intent. Still, it's much more suitable for the activity than the smart fortwo with its lazy 70-hp three-cylinder and skinny tires, right? Well, maybe not. Take a good look at the video after the break for visual proof that the smart, when properly equipped, makes a fine stunt ride. Of course, in this situation, properly equipped equals a major horsepower infusion via the aforementioned Suzuki Hayabusa, along with some major front brake modifications. Seriously, ever see a smart fortwo perform a tail-whip? Neither had we, until today.
[Source: Autofiends]
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rt 7:34PM (11/21/2008)
Is that what's really gonna happen when you break hard?!
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Daniel 7:43PM (11/21/2008)
"Of course, in this situation, properly equipped equals a major horsepower infusion via the aforementioned Suzuki Hayabusa, along with some major front brake modifications."
That was probably the coolest thing I've seen on autoblog to date, and i've been here for well over a year (2?). The sound is surreal
arturo 7:55PM (11/21/2008)
hayabusa power in four tiny wheels, wow!!! This thing I am sure eats sports cars alive too. hayabusa engine almost returns 30 MPG so no bad at all. (I dont know if weight, and aerodynamics affect this or not so dont take my word for it)
john 10:37PM (11/21/2008)
what the [bleep]? s4two is rear wheel drive? never know that.
Quattrofan 11:23AM (11/22/2008)
I fired up that video just to make sure I was seeing right. SMART DOING A STOPPIE? NO WAY!
Torrent 7:36PM (11/21/2008)
That's how small cars SHOULD drive!
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Nuieve 4:38AM (11/22/2008)
Did he crash into the barrier at the end of his stunt?
Jake B 7:38PM (11/21/2008)
Pretty sure this needs to be the newest entry in the X-games. Freestyle Smart-Cross.
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(T) 7:40PM (11/21/2008)
Stopies,in a smart car car looks like fun!
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Mobius_1 7:50PM (11/21/2008)
Coolest thing to ever happen to a Smart. Awesome.
This is what the BRABUS Smart should be able to do ;)
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John D 7:51PM (11/21/2008)
Unquestionably awesome.
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Pokey 8:04PM (11/21/2008)
There are several videos on YouTube of these Hayabusa powered Smart Cars. Including one video of one of these smoking a new Ferrari in a drag race.
very cool!
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Robert112 8:18PM (11/21/2008)
Lets see The Stig power lap this thing.
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super_js 8:19PM (11/21/2008)
Hi!!!
Those guys are from Portugal...
They have a stunt team with bikes and that Smart...
Check them out at:
http://www.arrepiado.com/
Cheers...
JS
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stanger_missle 8:23PM (11/21/2008)
That thing reminds me of a really fast gas powered R/C car....
... but one that you can sit in.
I WANT!!!
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Temple 8:31PM (11/21/2008)
Busa engine + any small/low-weight car = WIN
Busa + Isseta, Busa + Mk1Mini, Busa + Mk1 Golf, Busa + Smart Roadster; all been done, with fantastic results. . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xdks-j3yt0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RmVjBVq1TU&feature=related
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ugg.tryptophan 8:59PM (11/21/2008)
stunting is a habit (put it in the air)
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JDMlover 12:37AM (11/22/2008)
LOL good one mate!
Stu L Tissimus 2:25PM (11/22/2008)
Get like me.
Kattleox 9:25PM (11/21/2008)
Wasn't that exact car in Ridge Racers? If not, it should be!
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