4,000 BHP, in 3 Stunning vehicles, and ones a BIKE!!!
And they’ve all got V8’s………………
The Boss Hoss
2 wheels, 355 brake horsepower with a V8 corvette engine!
What more can you say about the bike to end all bikes, the stunning Boss Hoss!!!
‘Only in America’ is the phrase that springs to mind to sum up the
individual who dreamed up the concept of manufacturing what must truly be the
ultimate road bike!
Like all good things American the specification list reads like an overdose
of overkill……………..
Engine: GM Chevy Small Block 350 cu in (5735cc)
Transmission: 2 speed automatic with engine powered reverse
Horsepower: 355 @ 5250 rpm
Torque 355 @ 3500 rpm
Tank width: 27 inches
Dry weight: 1100 lb
Now this is a unique machine in more than many ways, but a few astounding facts
to ponder:
It has a 2 speed automatic gearbox, with an almost unheard of reverse gear which
is engine powered! Yes that’s right, the bike is such a monster, it even
has a reverse gear to help the rider with the 1100 lb weight!
The fuel tank is made from 2 H-D Fatboy tanks welded together to give it the
massive capacity to feed the V8 Chevy engine.
The V8 Chevy engine is straight out of a production Corvette. This is Chevy’s
flagship sportscar, so can you imagine all that power on 2 wheels!
If you think it looks impressive, wait until you hear the experience the nascar
inspired V8 roar from a road bike!
1940 Chevy Hot Rod
The original link between American Car Imports and Drag Racing is this gorgeous
1940’s Chevy. Another 502 cu inch 502 BHP engine sits comfortably within
the near 64 year old frame although it now looks nothing like Chevrolet intended
in the 40’s.
Fatter rubber, bigger engine and many other refinements make this classic Chevy
totally unique!
From the brand new 502 BHP chevy V8 to the hurst shifter and the Budnik custom
made billet steering wheel its all outstanding quality and completely immaculate!
Take a look at the spec for yourself:
Car: 1940 Chevy Super Deluxe Coupe
Body: Roof chopped and raked
Chassis: Original Chevy chassis with extra cross members and strengthening
Engine 502 cu in 502 BHP Big Block Chevy crate motor
Transmission: TH400 3 speed automatic
Interior: Richmond Vinyl, Wilton Carpet with 4 seats and stock instruments
The Coupe has a long history, as youd expect with any car this old. It came
into the hands of Anthony Cohen at American Car Imports by way of a customer from Ireland
who part exchanged it for a new vehicle. Anthony had to drive the Coupe back
from Ireland and as a result the Drag Racing link was made. The rest as they
say is history as you are about to see with the next extreme American vehicle
in the ACI stable….
ACI Racing FIA Top Methanol Dragster
0-100 mph in under 1 second and over 260mph in 5 and a half seconds! Welcome
to the awe-inspiring world of ACI Racings Top Methanol Dragster!
Oh and if the acceleration statistics aren’t enough, try the 3,000 bhp
supercharged V8 engine that powers the beast! Running on Methanol fuel, the
car uses 5 gallons per quarter mile run, 8 spark plugs, 11 quarts of oil and
that’s just to start!
Suffice to say it is one of the most parts hungry, and down right awesome vehicles
in the world.
Here are some of the (very!) quick facts about ACI Racings 2004 Top Methanol
Dragster:
Chassis: 290 inch ( 23 feet!) long chrome moly built by Hadman Racecars in
the USA
Engine: 451 cu in Brad Anderson Engineering V8 Hemi
Horsepower: 3,000 BHP plus
Supercharger: PSI Screw blower
Transmission: 3 speed lenco
Weight: 2010 lbs
Performance:
0-100mph in under 1 second
0-260mph in under 5.5 seconds
Best ¼ mile time : 5.38 seconds
Best ¼ mile speed: 262 mph
This car is also one of the most famous Drag Racing Vehicles ever, as it graced
the FIA awards ceremony in Monaco 2003. As the winners of the FIA European Championship,
the ACI team were in attendance for driver Dave Wilson to pick up his newly
won hardware!
Come down and see these awesome beasts in real life!!!!!!
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