Mitsubishi Magna V8 Future Tourer

DMC · 17 Jul 2001, 01:14 (Ref:118049)

I have only just heard of this car. Where did they get a Mitsubishi V8 from or is it just a Ford or Holden dropped in?

racer69 · 17 Jul 2001, 02:37 (Ref:118066)

It ran in the last round of the ASTC at oran park in 2001, with greg east driving. It has a Holden V8 in it.

Crash Test · 17 Jul 2001, 11:39 (Ref:118256)

Yeah, it has some interesting bits of cut and paste to get the drive to the rear wheels....

the man · 21 Jul 2001, 12:28 (Ref:119943)

Okay maybe the Magna has a holden v8 engine but this could be a booster for the Astc because if Toyota saw this maybe they could put a car in with it and then maybe more makes of cars could come in and we could have a big feild on our hands at Super Touring rounds

Crash Test · 21 Jul 2001, 12:30 (Ref:119944)

Coulda, shoulda, woulda...the class was aimed directly at Toyota...but they seem to be very cold chicken to the class.

DNQ · 22 Jul 2001, 08:51 (Ref:120152)

Here's a pic of the Magna:

racer69 · 23 Jul 2001, 01:07 (Ref:120362)

i thought the Future Tourers were supposed to be low cost and look like road going cars, that looks like a very expensive aero kit on the Magna

DNQ · 23 Jul 2001, 03:14 (Ref:120383)

Looks pretty good though, doesn't it. Certainly better than the V8 Supercars in my opinion.

Crash Test · 24 Jul 2001, 07:35 (Ref:120920)

Hmmm, the first time I've seen 'tough' and 'Magna' in the same sentance in a while...

BTW- I don't know about you, but black wheels do absolutely nothing for me

DAVID PATERSON · 25 Jul 2001, 02:30 (Ref:121373)

Racer69,
If you think that aerokit is very expensive, then you have absolutely no idea what it costs to race a car. The cost of aerodynamics would represent a very, very small portion of the build cost of a touring car. Also, how could a V8 RWD Magna possibly be considered as anywhere near close to a standard road car.

Crash,
I'm with you, all the bodykits and racing wheels in the world won't stop a Magna being a grandad's cardigan car. I also agree that black wheels look awful, it looks like someone stole them and left the car on blocks.

Crash Test · 25 Jul 2001, 05:57 (Ref:121409)

Funny you say that David...the last 2 cars my grandfather owned were Magnas

DNQ · 25 Jul 2001, 06:21 (Ref:121419)

Crash Test, how about this: My 70-year old Grandma drives a Kingswood! And I'm not joking either

However, my other grandparents are a little more 'cardigan-like' and drive a 306 pug.

racer69 · 25 Jul 2001, 06:46 (Ref:121430)

but i thought that the future tourers where supposed to look road going on the outside to keep them away from 5 litres, like James Brock's Commodore

Crash Test · 25 Jul 2001, 12:53 (Ref:121534)

I don't think they are trying to keep them different, it was a pretty blatant jumping on the bandwagon by the party's concerned....cash in on a good thing while it lasts...

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