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Suzuki Kizashi makes 203 mph run at Bonneville,Breaks Land Speed Record and In The Guinness Book Of Records

Road & Track’s Sam Mitani piloted a modified Kizashi to Suzuki’s first-ever attempt to set a record with a car instead of a motorcycle.

The man who was behind the steering wheel, Sam Mitani is a editor of Road & Track publication which has now managed to exceed the previous record of 202.301 mph. Value of 203.720 mph was approved by the Guinness Book of Records as the average of two tests, on August 18, 2010, at 8:40

he team installed the SCTA-approved roll cage, an aluminum bulkhead in the rear, racing seat, seat harnesses and window net. Next, it was time to take a look under the hood. The motor was disassembled to confirm the stock measurements, while the cylinder head was flowed and ported. The Kizashi Bonneville racer benefits from a new intake manifold, a tuned ‘long tube’ header and forged rods and pistons for high rpm endurance.

With up to 16 pounds of boost from a Turbonetics turbocharger, the Kizashi’s increased horsepower required air-to-water intercooling (and snow water/methanol injection) – while its increased output demands a new ACT clutch and pressure plate. A scattershield is added, the oil pan is welded for a new drain fitting and a new 3.5-inch exhaust is fabricated aft of the turbocharger. Additional protection for the high-boost, high-rpm turbo motor is provided by full synthetic 5W-20 racing oil from Lucas Oil.

The Kizashi platform – and its Nurburgring heritage – is morphed into a salt-specific recipe with new coilovers, steel wheels seam welded, and speed-specific 15×7-inch Goodyear Front Runner® rubber. An air dam keeps the Kizashi’s nose planted, window straps and hood pins ensure the hood and glass stay in place, and a parachute can bring the high speed show to a controlled and shortened stop. Finally, a dual fire system provides the extra assurance so important for Mitani, with more than 500 boosted horses but only a few feet in front of his high-speed capsule.

Although several people have set records on Suzuki motorcycles, this is the first time a Suzuki automobile has been in the record book.
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