Now add the triple throttle body ACT induction hardware!

The Raptor F85 - is this the ultimate V8 Rush powerplant?

Be sure to read kit car magazine for the full story of how this unique powerplant came into being.

Raptor F85 Specification

Block: brand-new 4.6 litre cross bolted block cast by Mahle Powertrain Ltd. Engine number 1

Heads: Merlin F85 billet alloy ultimate performance heads

Crankshaft and rods: dynamically balanced 4.6 litre

Pistons: 94mm, 4.6 litre format - 9.35:1 compression ratio

Camshaft: Piper 285 Stealth Max

Followers and rods: hydraulic and manually adjusted rods

Timing gear: vernier duplex

Rocker assemblies: alloy rockers

Distributor and leads: Mallory Unilite and Magnecor KV85 leads

Flywheel: lightened and balanced

Induction: ACT carbon fibre triple plenum system, radically modified inlet manifold

ECU: Tornado performance chip upgrade

Finish: show quality

Power output: Who knows, this is the first engine of its type ever to be built. However, a staggering 330bhp and 330 ft/lb of torque is predicted.

Cost for turnkey Raptor F85, Tremec 5 speed gearbox and after-sales support is £12,000 plus VAT.

If you want the ultimate, don't compromise and contact Chris Crane at RPi Engineering.