Project lightweight 914!, PO-MANS ELISE! Options

[Greg Bell]

Guys,

I have always been fascinated by lightweight cars (maybe because i am a fat ass). the lotus Elise (the original 96' one) is the standard of what i like. My 914 is my fun car, so it does not need to have any creature comforts other than a windshield, seat, floors and doors.

My question is, how fast would a 1800 pound 914 with a 115 hp type IV really be? Any ideas?

Plus, what would you guys recommend I do next. I have already stripped and boxed most of the interior, spare tire, tools, loose changes, etc. What should be next on the list. I'm thinking about a header system. I am also thinking about gutting the doors and replacing the bumpers with FG. Plus, I am going to remove the fogs and the center console. Keep in mind, I don't really want to "gut the car" until it is race-only. Think minimalist, not masochist.

[nocones]

6.5lbs/hp with my V8 car, full interior, late doors.
Maybe I should find some early doors and lighten up the interior. Ditch the orig. bumpers and get some CF lids. Hmmm... might be able to get down to 6lbs/hp.

All I know is I pulled even with a Mitsu Evo on the highway last night and we punched off. Fourth gear and I left him in a hurry. Rolled off the gas at about 110mph and he looked mighty suprised when he came back along side me. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)

The only replacment for displacment is low weight!