I would like a P/4 however ............

BOTH looks good..but is your $$$

 

Build one! I helped my Cousin build his Cobra years ago and it was a great journey. I'm still undecided on what my next project will be (current satellite V10 project still underway) but a P4 or a GT40 is on the radar.

 

Go for a test drive and if you like it get them to build it for you. It is likely that your time spent in other pursuits will be much more profitable.

A sincere note from the owner/builder an Ultima GTR.

 

Call Fran at RCR. I am positive they have built P-4's replicas with Ferrari V12 power. Best bet would to use a 400 series engine converted to carbs and coupled to a ZF Transaxle. RCR will build to order if thats what you prefer.

Sounds like fun!



Terry

 

I thought the RCR P4 can take a 348 engine on. I was talking to him a year ago and he said that was a real option and what I would do.

 

Bob Norwood did a C4 powered P car that was pretty nice.

 

Hammer it, just don't try to lay 50ft of rubber on startup.

 

If I were you I would stick with real Ferrari's. Even if you had the money, Jim has exclusive rights to the P 4/5 so that another one cannot be built. (I think)

 

This is about (P3/) P4, not Jim's P4/5.

 

I think that means PF can't build another one.

 

Yes so another "real" one can't be built.

However independent shops building replicas of any car I don't think are legal either. Putting a Ferrari badge on a Fiero has got to be against some kind of copyright or trademark.

 

Oh ok.

Still, I am not a fan of replicas.

 

The Baily with a tuned 400 engine would be a fun little road rocket.





Darrell.

 

That p4 looks really cool, i say you should do it. and post pics as you go along the way.

Anyone have any idea if you were to put a ferrari engine in it and whatnot how comparable a car like this would be in terms of driving experience to the real deal?

 

It's perfectly OK if for private use. Like if you put a Toyota badge on your Touareg, nobody can come after you.

 

build the replica P4. that company of the first link for example specializes in building them. i am sure that you would be blown away by their products. there is nothing wrong with Ford or Chevy engines. they are among the best in the world for high-performance applications. and ignore any purist attitudes that may give resistance --who cares. the replica will be modern-equipped and more user-friendly than the real one. and the real P4 is virtually out of reach from everybody. a replica is built for this very reason. in fact, your thread kindles excitement for replicas. i'd love to have that yellow P4 pictured on the site of the first link. wow.

 

If it has a Ferrari engine in it, why not? Enzo himself said that the engine is the Ferrari, the car he throws in for free to support the engine.

You probably should talk to Paul Skett, who knows all there is to know about P4 replicas. He might even steer you in the right direction to buy one.

The Ford engine is an insult in the P4 for the reasons you state. If cheap American hp is the goal, then I'd buy the GT40 replica from RCR with the appropriate power plant: You'd end up with the correct engine for the car and a replica you can actually take to the track (same would be true for a RCR P4 with a 348 power plant).

 

I Know I might get flamed in this thread and I know it is your money to do with as you please but since you asked the question... what is wrong with enjoying your TR and admiring/enjoying the beauty of a real p/4? If you create a copy that is all you still will be able to do, the feel, the sound and the history will all be completely different. You will only have a moveable piece of art, and what is the difference between that and a thousand pictures? People won’t ask you if the pictures are real or not. You cannot create copies or own every car you see so why not enjoy the one(s) you have and admire the many works of art designers have created. A TR is not a bad car by any stretch of the imagination so enjoy it. Just my thoughts.

 

The P4 is a great replica from RCR. I have had the same thoughts. Though the argument about it not being "real" may be valid, the replica will probably be a better car in many ways than the original. The downside is limited resale. The upsides include reliability, ease of maintenance, customization, and the joy of knowing you built it yourself (assuming you choose to do the work). As for the general public, I find they accept a replica even better than a real car. Most people figure it took a lot of time and effort and they seem to respect that, as opposed to you just being some rich bastard that can afford a Ferrari.

And there is a used 360 motor and F1 gear box for sale in the classifieds.

BTW:

kit alone with options will probably be 45k complete.
Turn key minus = 65k.
V12 drivetrain from Ferrari = 20 motor plus 10 tranny.

2200 pounds - should be a fast little bugger.

 

A good GT40 replica like the one from RCR or from Superformance is the only non Ferrari exotic I would ever consider to own.

The RCR P4 will blow any real P4 away. The car is engineered with modern technology, so it should be a hoot to drive.

I sent you a PM with Paul's email. He knows everything when it comes to P4 (real or otherwise).

Please keep us posted about your project. One of these days I need to visit RCR to check out the cars for myself. I might just visit you, since we're practically neighbours.

 

Check out this website, this would be my choice. www.p4norwood.com