Under construction in a corner of the workshop, Greg has a 1999 Mazda R X 7, Series Seven, Batmobile, Which saw the Highways of Japan before finding its way to New Zealand. Originally powered by a 13 B with a 5 Speed Manual gearbox. The body has been completely stripped of everything, and with the use a disc grinder and plasma cutter it has had its floor and firewall all cut out ready for its new lease of life.
Underneath its body shell will be constructed a Full Tube Chassis of Chromoly, and be powered by Mazda Triple Rotor 20 B Engine, and a manual 5 speed gearbox, and a Ford 9 inch diff.
Chassis and Body
| Body | 1999 Mazda R X 7 Series Seven Batmobile |
| Class | Pro Import - P / I |
| Chassis | Chromoly Tube frame built to SFI Spec 25.1E |
| Wheelbase | inches |
| Front Suspension | Strut Front end with Disc brakes |
| Rear Suspension | 4 - Link Suspension with Coil over shocks and Diagonal link |
| Controls | Quick release steering wheel and hub Foot brake, Throttle and Clutch pedals |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion |
| Seat | |
| Fuel tank | Fuel Cell |
| Instruments | |
| Tyres | Rear 32 x 12 x 15 inch Mickey Thompson Drag Slicks |
| Front 24 x 5 x 15 inch Goodyear Front Runners |
| Rims | Rear 15 x 12 inch Bogart Racing R/T bolted billet series wheels |
| Front 15 x 3 ½ inch Bogart Racing R/T bolted billet series wheels |
| Fuel | Racing Fuel 100 plus Octane |
| Paint | |
Engine
| Make | Mazda 20 B-REW Triple Rotor |
| Capacity - 654cc x 3 rotors = 1962cc |
| Turbo | Twin Turbo / Intercooled |
| Induction | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Exhaust | Peripheral Exhaust Port |
| Engine | Microtech |
| Management | |
Transmission and Rear End
| Clutch | |
| Make | 5 Speed manual |
| Diff | Ford 9 inch, with floating hubs and disc brakes |
Safety Equipment
| Seat Belts | |
| Window Net | |
| Drivers Suit | |
| Helmet | |
| Boots | |
| Gloves | |
| Neck Brace | |
Cars Performance
| Best ¼ Mile E.T. | |
| Best ¼ Mile M.P.H. | |
