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.

[grantsfo]

All I can say is that my car which is proabably down to around 1850 lbs without fuel or driver hauls as$ with a stock 1.8 liter engine. ...well its as fast as a stock 2.0. Dont forget to get a lieghtweight flywheel. and remeber you can get a fiberglass engine compartment lid as well.

I'm curious to know how much weight one would lose by using a fuel cell as opposed to the stock tank? Also is there a light weight battery that is reliable for our cars?

Oh yeah I weigh 265 lbs