late 80's cosworth race

[dug]

I've watched this a couple times over the years and found it again tonight. If anyones got 10min. and wants to see a good race and some damn good driving between 2 cosworths check it out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxFjyMUWLF8


*edit* my apologies, this is in the wrong section. doh!

[67goatman455]

wow that was some good racing!

[krptonite]

cossies were awesome in the eighties and early 90's, 492hp from 2 litres!

[Sieg]

Good stuff! Traction control, ABS............who needs it!

Brought back fond memories of the '87 Merkur I had, that little 2 litre was surprising. It had some suspension work, an inter-cooler and I bumped the boost up to 22 lbs and it was legitimately fast. Downside was it's brakes were on par with my '66 GTO.

[village idiot]

I would love to have an Merkur XR4TI for a fun project

[dug]

I've owned 2 merkurs XR4TI's and I wish I still had at least one of them. I tried using both for daily drivers (at different times in my life) and they were both very finicky. I love the styling of the cars and will one day have one again. I would absolutely love to have one as a dedicated track car. Merkur aftermarket parts are expensive though!

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by dug

I've owned 2 merkurs XR4TI's and I wish I still had at least one of them. I tried using both for daily drivers (at different times in my life) and they were both very finicky. I love the styling of the cars and will one day have one again. I would absolutely love to have one as a dedicated track car. Merkur aftermarket parts are expensive though!

The little car with the big comfy interior.

Mine was pretty reliable, but the brakes were nothing short of scary but with today's brake options it would still be a respectable car.

[dug]

and heated seats! my first one was leather as well. I'll never forget the sloppy slush box T-9 thats for sure.