208 MPH Chevrolet Corvair Would Definitely Make Ralph Nader Poop His Pants | Carscoops carscoops
of its rear-engined compact that was improved beyond measure. But this is one Mk2 Corvair that would still scare the Bajesus out of the crusading car-hater.coupe has been transformed into something that’s definitely no longer pretty, but also definitely not short of performance. In place of the original rear-mounted, air-cooled boxer six is a 406 cu-in Chevrolet V8 mated to a five-speed sequential transaxle.
The seller says it was built to compete in Open Road Racing speed competitions and has won various top speed awards over the years, achieving an average speed of 180.58 mph and a high trap speed of 207.8 mph at the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada in September 2011.The body, finished in ugly red primer and now fitted with a custom aluminum nose following two high speed accidents also features a 2.
Of course, even the 1965-spec Corvair’s improved suspension wouldn’t be up to the job of handling supercar speeds so this one had been upgraded to a fully adjustable setup with Aldan coiloversdisc brakes on each corner. And just in case the worst happens, the Kirkey bucket seat, Simpson harness and a full roll cage should keep you in one piece.