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2001 Westfield Mega Busa

Westfield makes extreme interpretations of Collin Chapman’s Lotus Super 7. Many people in the Super 7 community have written that the Westfield is too dubious to be part of their club. But it doesn’t need to be, after all, one of their popular versions has V8 stuffed in that tine engine bay!

The version seen here is powered by Suzuki’s infamous Hayabusa motorcycle engine.

This engine produces a great amount of horsepower while still retaining a light weight. Because of these characteristics, the Hayabusa fits well within the Lotus Seven ethos.

Like the original 7, the Westfield is a British Sportscar usually built by the purchaser. Many detail choices are left to the builder, which explains why no two Westfields look alike. If the customer is lazy, Westfield can build a turnkey car.

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In Detail

engine GSXR1300 Hayabusa Inline-4
valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement 1299 cc / 79.3 in³
bore 81 mm / 3.19 in
stroke 63 mm / 2.48 in
compression 11.0:1
power 130.5 kw / 175.0 bhp @ 9800 rpm
specific output 134.72 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 138 nm / 101.8 ft lbs
body / frame Glassfibre
driven wheels RWD w/Quaife Differential
front tires 185/60ZR13
rear tires 205/60ZR13
front brakes Vented Discs
f brake size mm / in
r brake size mm / in
front wheels F 33.0 x 17.8 cm / 13 x 7 in
rear wheels R 33.0 x 20.3 cm / 13 x 8 in
curb weight 420 kg / 926 lbs
wheelbase 2413 mm / 95.0 in
front track 1448 mm / 57.0 in
rear track 1422 mm / 56.0 in
length 3340 mm / 131.5 in
transmission 6-Speed Sequential
gear ratios 2.769:1
final drive 3.51:1
top speed ~210 kph / 130.5 mph
0 – 60 mph ~3.2 seconds