Barra powered KA!

**DFB FGXR6** · 23-01-2019, 08:22 PM

https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/for..._2WuGG4skpyqdw

I have always liked the design of the first-gen Ka. Now even better with a real engine!

roddy1960 · 23-01-2019, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/for..._2WuGG4skpyqdw

I have always liked the design of the first-gen Ka. Now even better with a real engine!

That is wild ...There's a KA kicking around here actually . It's a bit worse for wear but it's still going .. Power to weight ratio would be insane with a Barra ..Cool..

**GO FURTHER** · 23-01-2019, 09:35 PM

The owner would just about be sitting in the back seat the way the Barra goes through the firewall.

baboon · 23-01-2019, 09:37 PM

hahaha Barra-KA!

stefcio007 · 23-01-2019, 10:19 PM

Ultimate sleeper car.

malazn mafia · 23-01-2019, 10:54 PM

Wow it’s been a long long time since I’ve seen a toy Ka on the roads. A junkbox 90s excel is still a more common sight

hayseed · 23-01-2019, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Wow it’s been a long long time since I’ve seen a toy Ka on the roads. A junkbox 90s excel is still a more common sight

Those old Hyundais just refuse to Die..& We all thought they were a Throwaway Car...

Junkyard-Dog · 24-01-2019, 09:50 AM

I had a 98 Hyundai Excel. It was a surprisingly nice car. I would probably still have it as a cheap roundaround if it hadn't been stolen.

Vesper Martini · 24-01-2019, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by stefcio007

Ultimate sleeper car.

Except for one thing.... from the article: "its probably not road legal"

good fun project though

Bossxr8 · 24-01-2019, 11:28 AM

This is hilarious. Just imagine if they put a turbo in it.

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Originally Posted by hayseed

Those old Hyundais just refuse to Die..& We all thought they were a Throwaway Car...

When was the last time you saw one that wasn't a complete sheetbox though? Most of them are just trashed.

Wretched · 24-01-2019, 12:22 PM

Back in the day the local Ford dealer gave me a Ford KA while the doors of my BA had to be repainted.
Initially i was fuming, but after 3 days of driving the KA around I didn't want to give it back, it was a great little car that handled superbly and was simply a lot of fun.

Vesper Martini · 24-01-2019, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

This is hilarious. Just imagine if they put a turbo in it.

It would be crazier than this: Juke with GTR engine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcGRg2dv24A

superroo · 24-01-2019, 12:58 PM

I'll take a KA from the UK instead
https://passionford.com/forum/restor...hat-to-do.html
http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/08/the-ka-cosworth/

Vesper Martini · 24-01-2019, 01:07 PM

wow BHP too! love the cosy engine, nice build too

GASWAGON · 25-01-2019, 11:44 AM

LOL thats crazy as!!!!

Barra the world they're all saying now.

Very good reputation for an engine these days.

Well done Ford Aus!!!

superroo · 25-01-2019, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BFBarraWGN

Barra the world they're all saying now.

No, it's still LS the world.
This is #BARRAge

happy1 · 23-08-2019, 09:58 PM

Here is a 'crazy', road legal, and 'mass produced' micro car, The new Fiat 500 with an Alfa engine mounted in the rear by Italian tuner Giannini:

https://www.motor1.com/news/147884/f...iannini-350hp/

Would have been nice if anyone does the same to a Fiesta ;-)

Cheers,

Sprintey · 23-08-2019, 11:54 PM

BarraKa = the Australian RWD Hot Hatch

#Barra the World

happy1 · 24-08-2019, 03:28 AM

An Ecoboost 2.3 should fit in easily in the front, similar size as the YB Cosworth, but easier to find.

The KA has a kerb weight of 955 kg, so a lot lighter than for example the 4-cylinder Mustang at 1705 kg kerb weight. The RWD drivetrain would add som hundred kg, but still would be a light build.

Cheers,

**Rallye Sport** · 24-08-2019, 12:02 PM

The 2.3 ecoboost's are starting to find their way into Mk1 & 2 Escorts. Thankyou Ford we were almost out of usable cossies without selling a body part.