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Title: Geo Metro salt racer packs a 285-hp, two-stroke punch
Post by: CaminoRacer on January 06, 2024, 12:07:38 PM
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/geo-metro-salt-racer-packs-a-285-hp-two-stroke-punch/

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Title: Re: Geo Metro salt racer packs a 285-hp, two-stroke punch
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 06, 2024, 12:22:35 PM
Yup
Title: Re: Geo Metro salt racer packs a 285-hp, two-stroke punch
Post by: AutobahnSHO on January 09, 2024, 07:07:19 AM
It is an aerodynamic little car  :lol:

I'm surprised at the "low" top speed though- might be transmission limited?

Taurus SHO with 220HP was good for 140mph, but had a lot more weight and regular wheels and wipers etc... (all kill aerodynamics)...
Title: Re: Geo Metro salt racer packs a 285-hp, two-stroke punch
Post by: giant_mtb on January 10, 2024, 06:35:58 PM
Triples sound way better.
Title: Re: Geo Metro salt racer packs a 285-hp, two-stroke punch
Post by: AutobahnSHO on January 12, 2024, 01:02:45 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 10, 2024, 06:35:58 PMTriples sound way better.

Well the SHO is two triples joined at the exhaust  :thumbsup:
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