The chip was retouched for more torque and a slightly higher rev range. After some added nip and tuck with the engine (a Hi-Tech header and exhaust), horsepower numbers jumped all the way up to 177. Zero to 62 is now at 7.29 seconds, max speed at 130 mph, and a quarter-mile of 15.29 at 91 mph (again, all test numbers courtesy of the true believers at Fast Fours).
With the important things finally out of the way, the magazine set its sights on beauty. Modeled after the Corolla World Rally Championships car, GS Motor Bodies created custom Mugen-style sideskirts and front and rear bumpers, which are plays off the original factory molds. Graphics added the finishing touch, and the car was all set for the giveaway. We don't know who won yet, but we're still hoping Fast Fours decided to keep this one for itself.
Fast Facts
Owner Fast Fours and RotariesHometown New South WalesRide '99 Daewoo Lanos SX
Under the Hood 1.6L 16-valve DOHC, Eaton supercharger, larger injectors, water injection system, reprogrammed ECU, 9.5:1 compression ratio, K&N air filter, Hi-Tech mandrel-bent stainless steel 4-2-1 header, 2.5-inch exhaust and polished muffler with 3-inch tip
Stiff Stuff Koni Sport adjustable shocks with custom-made K-Mac 50mm lowering springs
Rollers 17x7.5 MOMO Racer wheels, 215/40R17 Dunlop W-10s
Stoppers DBA-Sport rotors, Bendix Ultimate pads, SPV ADR-legal braided lines
Outside GS Motor Bodies Howler body kit incorporating front and rear bumpers, sideskirts, wing & bonnet vents, 35-percent window tint
Inside Recaro front seats, rear seats reshaped, full retrim, including door panels, Momo Race Air Leather shift knob, Tornado steering wheel, Tuning red/silver pedal kit, custom red dash
Ice Sony WXC-770 head unit; CDX-727 10-disc CD changer; Xplod M-604EQX amp, 6-inch components in front, 6-inch two-ways in rear, and two 10-inch subwoofers in trunk; Dynamat damping sheet
Props GS Motor Bodies in Australia
By Edward Krause
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