5.0L V8-Powered Homebuilt 'Makocet' Track Car

5.0L V8-Powered Homebuilt 'Makocet' Track Car

The 'Makocet' is a homebuilt track car powered by a 5.0-liter V8 from a 1989 Ford Mustang, paired with a Tremec T-5 five-speed manual transmission. Built over 18 months, it features a tubular chassis inspired by the Exocet kit car, adjustable H&R coilover assemblies, a Torsen limited-slip differential, and a set of 15x8.5" wheels with Toyo R888R tires. The cockpit includes Sparco fixed-back seats with Simpson harnesses, and the car is wired in a factory Chevrolet style. It's registered as a 1991 Miata, street legal in Florida, and comes with gray digital camouflage panels.

Built by:
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Location:
Fort Myers, Florida, USA
Engine:
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Cost:
$10,000
Power:
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Torque:
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Weight:
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Balance:
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Wheels:
15x8.5" wheels with Toyo R888R tires
Exterior:
Exocet-style tubular chassisgray digital camouflage panels
Interior:
Sparco fixed-back seatsSimpson harnessesAutoMeter Phantom gauges
Chassis:
H&R coilovers
Powertrain:
Ford 5.0L 302ci V8Tremec T-5 five-speed manualTorsen limited-slip differential15-gallon fuel cell
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