Looking for something a bit more exciting that is within a reasonable budget? Here’s a specialist sports car that’s cheap to build and about as agile as you can get. It looks pretty amazing too and you are certainly going to turn some heads. The Striker is a modern addition to kit car enthusiasts Christmas lists. It combines a Toyota engine package with several other modern units to create an exciting car you can build and race all by yourself.
With 20 years of racetrack heritage under their belts, Raw engineers can now ensure that the Striker isn’t going to disappoint your sensibilities or your wallet. They will start you off with a Ford Sierra base and only ask a little over $10,000 before you are through. Most of the parts are upgradeable and the regular track car chassis is identical to that of the road car. This makes some down-to-Earth sense in an economy that is ready for some sensibility.
If you’d rather not get your hands dirty, they also provide well equipped factory built cars from around $25,000. The price tag is well worth it because this is one of the most successful competitors in the 750 Motor Club race series. You get to choose your custom options from two suspension types including the basic ‘live axle’ and the fully independent option. Then the company supplies different engine specifications, transmissions and braking systems. Not too shabby!
Raw specializes in the Toyota 4age twin cam 1600cc engine in 16, 20 valve and supercharged form for the Striker. Other engine options like the Ford Pinto, Zetec and Duratec, Vauxhall 8v and bike engines can also be accommodated. Feel free to aswk the experts exactly what you are looking for because they are very flexible. The end result is also pretty impressive.
Just look at the power under the hood when it comes to a Raw piece of machinery. These engines have been reengineered to produce 135bhp to 200bhp plus at 8000 rpm. They are also modern, with an OMEX E.C.U., and are very durable. For such a cheap price, it’s really hard to believe you can get so much power.
Maybe it’s the modern approach behind the company philosophy that makes them such a great source of quality. Raw began with Mel Coppock in 1999 and they acquired the Striker in 2002. Based in rural Herefordshire in the UK, they use recycled, reconditioned components, which they get from major motor manufacturers. This makes them a “green” outfit that protects valuable resources and prevents unnecessary cost for our customers at the same time.
Don’t take my word for it. Find out about this great philosophy for yourself and check out the Raw Striker yourself. You won’t be disappointed.
