Want to see the Raptor F85 in action? 0 to 60mph in 3.36 seconds!!

My current challenge is to build a very special V8 powered Dax Rush, a totally unique creation which I have named the RAPTOR F85. I have some concrete plans for the leviathan. I use this word for a reason: the drivetrain and (especially) the powerplant are going to be sensational. In previous projects I have rebuilt my own engines from the big ends up, but with this one I have a different approach. After much research and discussion, I have teamed up with one of the (if not the) most experienced engine specialists in the field. The end result will provide some entertaining road manners combined with a totally unique visual impact!

All this adds up to a very exciting build, well, for me anyway and I hope you will agree once the series unfolds. The first instalment can be found in the May 2008 issue of Kit Car magazine and I’ll update you on a monthly basis both in the magazine and here on my website as regards progress. Since this is still strictly my hobby, coverage is down to earth and utilises the tools you will find in any DIY garage. You will see new hyperlinks appear on the left of this page to coincide with the magazine issues hitting the shelves. Read the mag first and then come here for a more detailed look on how she is taking shape.

Thrown in for good measure will be loads of tips, techniques and contact details for all those who have supplied components for the Rush, plus a few others besides.