This unique 1987 Fiat X1/9 is owned by Chris Fell. The 850 kg (1873 lb) sports car is powered by a turbocharged Honda K20A2 inline-four making 490 horsepower at the wheels on 28 psi of boost. The engine features forged pistons, forged connecting rods, and Owen Developments turbocharger. Power is sent to a set of Nankang AR-1 semi-slicks through a Quaife sequential transmission and limited-slip differential. Watch Chris and the X1/9 go 10.663 sec at 132.45 mph in the quarter-mile at Santa Pod Raceway.
Source: Mk1Kieran
That thing seemed to hook up pretty good for so much horsepower and so little weight. Very nice!
I absolutely love the setup. I’ve loved fiats since I was a teenager and now as an adult I love Honda’s. It’s even better to see the 2 together. Very pretty setup!!
We agree. The owner did a great job.