I could probably open this spotlight with a thousand different quotations on beauty and how we each interpret it. I mean, Google is figuratively overflowing with memes and the like. But at the end of the day, you’re either going to like something or not like it, and at the very least, even if you don’t like it, you’ll probably remember it. This is very much the case here.
When I first laid eyes on Sergey Kabargin’s Supra in Latvia, I may have used some strong words. In fact, I definitely used some strong words. None of which are suitable to be repeated here.
As the weekend progressed, I found myself becoming strangely more and more attracted to the car. That R8-esque front almost suits the Supra’s overall shape. The bright colours and decorative livery ensured that you were in no doubt about which car was thundering towards you at any given time. It was only when I got up close and personal that I realised that I really, really liked this car. Let me show you why…
So, the 2JZ is gone. In its place, a Mast Motorsport built RHS466 V8 with a Harrop carbon fibre intake and ITBs. If you’re going to replace a 2JZ, you might as well do it in style. The resulting power and torque figures are somewhere in the 780hp and 950Nm region, but it’s the throttle response that makes this motor ideal for drifting.
Whilst hidden away, the exhaust system is a combination of Inconel and titanium. You’re going to notice a trend towards weight reduction throughout this car.
Three-way adjustable Nitron coilovers with Wisefab extra-lock components seems to be the default choice when building a drift car these days – at least at the top of the sport.
Wilwood callipers with carbon front discs and titanium rear discs, along with HRE wheels play a significant role in reducing unsprung weight.
For me, it’s the interior that steals the show. Say what you will about its looks, but the interior gives you an accurate insight into just how meticulous this build is.
The recesses in the carbon doors to allow for the NASCAR-style rollcage door bars are a personal favourite detail, along with the sublime welding throughout the chassis.
I’m a sucker for a decent switch setup and this panel on the carbon tunnel cover definitely appeals to me.
Carbon fibre plays a huge role throughout the car too. From the custom carbon dashboard to the TRS carbon seat, to the SLPro custom carbon bodywork – the weight loss achieved results in a total weight of 1,030kg (2,270lb). That makes it around a 500kg (1,230lb) weight reduction over the stock street car. Incredible.
This total weight has been achieved in spite of using much stronger and sometimes heavier parts to reinforce the car’s reliability. They include a CR Racing 4-speed dog-box, a Winters Performance Quick Change rear end and uprated axles from The Driveshaft Shop.
I’ve often said that there’s no better look for any car than when it’s hanging it all out sideways with a plume of tyre smoke coming off the back. Whilst I’m sure the hardcore Supra fans will likely be aghast at this car’s looks (and V8), at the very least I’m sure they will be able to appreciate the engineering throughout.
One thing is for certain, you won’t forget it.
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HGK certainly have figured out how to build a drift monster. I can't say I'm a fan of this ones looks, which apparently took the whole "monster" idea to another level.. But I still respect the craftsmanship.
HGK certainly have figured out how to build a drift monster. I can't say I'm a fan of this ones looks, which apparently took the whole "monster" idea to another level.. But I still respect the craftsmanship.
I'd like to imagine the design meeting looked something like this.
http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/41636/file-14204073-jpg/images/homercar.jpg
I'd like to imagine the design meeting looked something like this.
http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/41636/file-14204073-jpg/images/homercar.jpg
hell yeah - our car is in the SH
hell yeah - our car is in the SH
R8 up front, Bugatti in the back. I can dig it.
Mad props to the work on this car, love all the small details. But to be honest...besides the a/b/c pillars this is just a tube chassis with the contours of a supra. Something that I personally think ruins drifting as people without a truckload of money cant compete with it. But that's a whole new discussion.
Things f*kin rad man.
@smek I agree with your sentiment, but it's far from a silhouette car. I'll grant you it's clearly a big $ build, but its still very much a Supra.
The tube work on the front clip is non structural.
Bolt on suspension kit, stock towers, stock cross member, stock floor, stock tunnel.
Who knows whats going on in the back, i would assume its a typical bash bar/fuel cell set up with some ducting for the rad'.
Its a V8 swapped supra with a body kit. people build this level of drift car in their garage a fair bit, maybe a little bit thriftier, but still.
I love it from some angles and think it's just ok from other angles, but overall it's pretty rad. The engineering that has gone into it though just wins me over instantly, I mean come on... Where in the world do you here of a supra ever weighing 1030kg! That is unbelievable, I just loving seeing older chassi that are completely over engineered and made better in every possible way. Even if the looks are polarising you can't not appreciate this beast as a drift car.
I can dig it. Reminds me of the Obey 9f from GTA V.
I can dig it. Reminds me of the Obey 9f from GTA V.
SO MUCH ANGER TOWARDS THIS CAR!!!!! Now, I'm pretty much just going to leave my comment at that. All I wanted to do was release my anger against this car without damaging my computer monitor (again) but I will refrain from mentioning the details as to why I don't like this car as this is the internet and doing so will most likely generate into some 80 comment pissing contest based around who thinks they know more about cars and to many well written Speedhunters article have already ended that way as it is. And yes, this comment is being written by a 16 year old Supra fanboy that doesn't even have a full license yet
Cheers and happy reading!
SO MUCH ANGER TOWARDS THIS CAR!!!!! Now, I'm pretty much just going to leave my comment at that. All I wanted to do was release my anger against this car without damaging my computer monitor (again) but I will refrain from mentioning the details as to why I don't like this car as this is the internet and doing so will most likely generate into some 80 comment pissing contest based around who thinks they know more about cars and to many well written Speedhunters article have already ended that way as it is. And yes, this comment is being written by a 16 year old Supra fanboy that doesn't even have a full license yet
Cheers and happy reading!
That is one unrequited, pissed off supra.
That is one unrequited, pissed off supra.
Pretty sweet if you ask me!
Pretty sweet if you ask me!
Pretty sweet if you ask me!
Not so sure about doing this in my garage but I do agree this is still a supra under the ugly.
Not so sure about doing this in my garage but I do agree this is still a supra under the ugly.
Carbon fiber?
Carbon fiber?
Well... alright then. That's my opinion on it.
Well... alright then. That's my opinion on it.
It has air conditioning?
It has air conditioning?
You do not need to be a supra fan to dislike that they trew out the supra engine.
ADimitriRoumeliotis Seeing the weight reduction, probably a good part of these carbon fiber is pre preg. These people that got a fairly sized autoclave in theit own garages might live in a parallel universe...
i can understand people liking the new audi look and just going for what they like... and ignoring the internet, but this just looks so wrong everything is soo thick and looks so ungracefull
like an assian guy who got smacked in the face and is about to start
wining while thinking or retaliation to him self, the bodywork just is
so cheaply done its a shame to look at it and is a disgrace to both audi
and toyota....
pls peole have some class
Mfabs i spy an AC compressor so, yes, it would appear so.
archivinhos ADimitriRoumeliotis
Highly doubt any of it is pre preg. that style of construction is still extremely uncommon at this level. Almost definitely just vac bagged. i would had said its more likely the quoted weight is a bit dubious. but seeing that maybe not.
Actually, it looks a lot better the second time seeing it. It's like... cold pizza
Uses a racist analogy and then asks others to have class... smh
Uses a racist analogy and then asks others to have class... smh
Two big mistakes with this car. Whoever designed the front and rear bodywork is a clueless rookie. The lines are way too square for the Supra which is a totally rounded car. Second the reverse bend on the door bars is poor engineering and wouldn't even pass tech in some sanctioning race organizations. Other than that it's a pretty nice car. I really like the induction. It's nice to see some stacks as opposed to the usual turbo.
Two big mistakes with this car. Whoever designed the front and rear bodywork is a clueless rookie. The lines are way too square for the Supra which is a totally rounded car. Second the reverse bend on the door bars is poor engineering and wouldn't even pass tech in some sanctioning race organizations. Other than that it's a pretty nice car. I really like the induction. It's nice to see some stacks as opposed to the usual turbo.
The bodykit looks a bit like VeilSide's Premier 4509 kit. Was that the inspiration for this?
Uhm 2 questions is that still street legal :O
and also is that other handle on the driveshaft tunnel the handbrake toggle so it can be street legal?
Uhm 2 questions is that still street legal :O
and also is that other handle on the driveshaft tunnel the handbrake toggle so it can be street legal?
StasKravtsoff поздравляю!
StasKravtsoff поздравляю!
This was definitely built for pissing off supra owners
well done, awesome!
Jagdroach are u saying we all look the same? yes we all bleed the same color, yes there is only one race - human race, but we all do not look the same its not like ur blind, are u? ur just looking for problems where there isn't any, or are just being sensitive little prick
there are also a lot of jokes about white people having big noses etc, do we all must turn into over sensitive whiners when it comes to appearance difeerences of people of diferent regions of the world
Jagdroach are u saying we all look the same? yes we all bleed the same color, yes there is only one race - human race, but we all do not look the same its not like ur blind, are u? ur just looking for problems where there isn't any, or are just being sensitive little prick
there are also a lot of jokes about white people having big noses etc, do we all must turn into over sensitive whiners when it comes to appearance difeerences of people of diferent regions of the world
Jagdroach are u saying we all look the same? yes we all bleed the same color, yes there is only one race - human race, but we all do not look the same its not like ur blind, are u? ur just looking for problems where there isn't any, or are just being sensitive little prick
there are also a lot of jokes about white people having big noses etc, do we all must turn into over sensitive whiners when it comes to appearance difeerences of people of diferent regions of the world
Jagdroach are u saying we all look the same? yes we all bleed the same color, yes there is only one race - human race, but we all do not look the same its not like ur blind, are u? ur just looking for problems where there isn't any, or are just being sensitive little prick
there are also a lot of jokes about white people having big noses etc, do we all must turn into over sensitive whiners when it comes to appearance difeerences of people of diferent regions of the world
... are those... Porsche Cayenne A/C vents?!
Looks like a ricer Audi R8 but well everyone has different likeness...
Looks like a ricer Audi R8 but well everyone has different likeness...
Ekoumvak I'm not sure what your point is, that looks like a mould was made first?
Ekoumvak I'm not sure what your point is, that looks like a mould was made first?
Chri5 Duncan Someone else builds something to their own tastes and this makes them a 'clueless rookie'. Jesus wept.
Chri5 Duncan Someone else builds something to their own tastes and this makes them a 'clueless rookie'. Jesus wept.
jay8393 I'm not sure to be honest, it used to run the Top Secret front prior to this.
tmheadlines It is not street legal.
mas921 They're angled the wrong way compared to the Cayenne?
janchuk Jagdroach No, it's because these 'harmless'l stereotypes generally tend to lead to casual racism and bigotry. Knock it off, it's not welcome around here.
janchuk wait... that's a new one i've never heard of. asian guys who get smacked in the face and are about to start whining have a certain look?? and it looks like this car??
that sounds so convoluted, yet specific, that i would assume you recently smacked an asian guy in the face and thus have that as a frame of reference.
omg are you mark wahlberg?
Apollo Gumpert much?
Paddy McGrath Chri5 Duncan oh lordy! nakai san must be the biggest rookie of them all....
this actually looks brilliant, especially for a competition car
Paddy McGrath. Yes, professional automotive design is something a person can spend years learning to master. This is not that. It looks like one of those cars you would see in an AOL article, "The Ten Ugliest Cars of the Decade" It looks like some crossover SUV grill patched onto one of the most beautiful cars ever put out by Japan. Yes, Jesus would weep if he saw this.
mas921 Porsche Panamera.
Paddy McGrath. The colors are nice, the graphics are nice. The rear end half way works in the pic because you can't see the rest of the car and what you can see is distorted by the graphics. The front looks like a supermodel who's face has been beaten and her eyes nose and mouth are all jacked.
500kg wheight loss man that's insane for a big booty ass supra!!!
tmheadlines The other handle looks like a line-lock so you can use the handbrake as a parking brake.
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Guys, dont be haters, all who was lucky to see this car alive not on pics wil say that is a fuckin perfection, looks amazing, runs amazing! Probably the most badass driftcar i ever seen
Chri5 Duncan I don't know who you are, but this must be your first visit to Speedhunters. A lot of the cars here won't meet your ridiculous standards. Your comments are the least constructive criticism I've read in a long time. Try something like this next time:
I praise the owner of this car for doing something different even if it's not to my taste. Like Paddy said: Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder. Er... something like that.
Paddy McGrath Get 'em! My thoughts exactly.
He have 3 or 4 supras, few still in TopSecret kit and with 900hp JZs
tmheadlines legal enough in russia, it has plates.
I agree - looks like a Gumpert Apollo. I have to wonder though - why run a Supra if you're just going to swap the engine? For some cars, the engine is more famous than the platform itself. The NSX is famous for being an NSX, but the Supra is famous for playing host to the 2JZ, just like the Rx7 is famous for housing it's rotary. Swapping those engines should be a last resort, I think. Putting a v8 in your rx7 after the seals and case are shot, or putting a v8 in after you grenade the 2jz (although how you'd blow up a 2jz with anything short of an anti-tank rocket is beyond me)
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