First launched back in 2002, the SR3 RS is one of
the most popular and successful models by the British manufacturer. Built to
FIA standards and design cues inspired by theLeMans -racing Radical SR9 LMP2,
the current-generation SR3 RS is all about gaining the best performance by
improving aerodynamics and decreasing weight.
With seating for two and a chassis built for going
around corners fast, the SR3 RS is one of the most fun yet terrifying track-day
cars for both the driver and the passenger.
The exterior design of the SR3 RS takes a minimalist
approach. Things are there only if they add speed or strength to the frame,
everything else has been deemed unnecessary. In case you want to feel more like
a pro driver, you can also have your name on the sides of the cockpit.
The interior of the SR3 RS is
all about saving weight and adding strength wherever possible. Basic creature
comforts are not really a priority in the car so if you want A/C or a music
system, then this certainly isn’t what you are looking for.
Powering the SR3 is a 1.34-liter four-cylinder
motorcycle engine from Suzuki Hayabusa that is capable of pushing out 210 horsepower to
the wheels via a six-speed sequential transmission. 210 horsepower may not
really sound like much, but it weighs just 1,256 pounds, so the power-to-weight
ratio is really up there with some of the best sports cars available today.
Sixty mph blows by in just 3.1 seconds, and the
needle keeps going to a maximum speed of 155 mph. That may not be too much
power and there are certainly more powerful alternatives out there, but as a
track car, it really is all about torque and handling.
Prices for the base version of the 2014 SR3 RS is
expected to begin at Us$ 95,000 in the U.S., and can be expected to go up to US$ 130,000 for the fully loaded version.
