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    Default Tokyo Preview: Mazdaspeed3-powered Supasse V supercar

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    2010 Suzusho Supasse V - Click above for image gallery

    Picture if you will, an exotic car that takes a few stylistic cues from the Pagani Zonda and Ferrari Enzo, then distills them into a package the size of a Lotus Exige. Now imagine if it was powered by a tuned 2.3-liter DOHC turbo engine from the Mazdaspeed3 channeled through that car's six-speed gearbox. And further ponder that the vehicle in question weighs 1,300 pounds less its powertrain donor. That's right, a 270 hp exotic that weighs just 1,874 lbs. Sound like it's something you'd like to take a closer look at?

    The Surpasse V, an all-new vehicle by Japanese kit car specialist Suzusho, will make its debut at this month's Tokyo Motor Show, featuring an "aluminum twin-tube monocoque spaceframe" and fiberglass body. Although evocative of many other cars, the design is purposeful and penned by F1 designer Kenji Mimura, and on paper, it sounds like a direct challenger to the 2009 Lotus Exige S260.

    Although It would be easy to dismiss the Surpasse V as just another kit car with big power and no handling, Suzusho has plenty of experience building lightweight cars that handle extremely well. The bulk of their business is in Lotus 7 replicas, and while we're not sure it will truly compete head-to-head with the Hethel hauler, it looks promising.

    Pricing is expected to be in the Exige-like $50,000-$80,000 range too when the Suzusho Supasse V goes on sale in the middle of 2010.

    Gallery: 2010 Suzusho Supasse V



    [Source: Suzusho via WorldCarFans]Tokyo Preview: Mazdaspeed3-powered Supasse V supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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    Looks like a Zonda and the Enzo had a baby and Mazda adopted it....thats hot!

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    sexy

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    1,874 lbs = 851kg kerb weight (without fuel or driver) & 2.3ltr MZR motorz....

    faaaaaarrrrrrrkkkkkk!

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    holy hell thats light

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    Nice find mate, is that 50-80 in AU dollars, or are we talking euro's or maybe pounds?

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    that would US dollars. Its pretty cool!

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    would have to be euros youd think

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    lol, anyone for pounds?

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    us dollars, whats this in aussie dollars?

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    Pretty close at the moment...

    $50,000 US - $80,000 US = $54,218.66 AUD - $86,749.86 AUD

    Seems too cheap for a super car, maybe it's in Euro's

    Live rates at 2009.10.15 06:03:58 UTC
    Last edited by mpsJOE; 15-10-2009 at 04:14 PM.

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    yeah that seems too cheap

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    that is hot!!!!! me want!!!!

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