Author Topic: barchetta 595 (Read 3341 times)

BlitzNorthEast · « **on:** June 10, 2005, 11:34:05 PM »

Has anyone on here ever built a Barchetta 595 from a 126?

http://www.simod.co.uk/barchetta_595.htm

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Chris Lakin · « **Reply #1 on:** June 11, 2005, 12:04:54 AM »

i dont know of anyone who has, but i know of people within the club who are fitting r1's into their 126 correct me if this is wrong but im sure theys aid they are fitting x2 r1's. Wern't R1's the fastest bike at one point??

Somwhere on this forum is a link to a video of a fiat 500 with a bike engine, not in a pretty state but very nippy!!!

Chris

BlitzNorthEast · « **Reply #2 on:** June 11, 2005, 12:59:20 AM »

It seems the original Barchetta uses the Floorpan and bulkhead with the runig gear intact and the GRP shaell is bonded to that.

There XLR8 kit uses the same GRP shell but a spaceframe chassis underneath. As far as I can tell it looks like a Fiat but has NO Fiat parts

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Phil

PaulB · « **Reply #3 on:** June 11, 2005, 10:22:06 AM »

I think Dave Arnott has built a barchetta - it is mostly 126 - the only 500 parts being the rear lights.

To track him down, try posting/searching on the 500 club website or look for his postings on the other 126 forum.

Chris Lakin · « **Reply #4 on:** June 11, 2005, 01:28:27 PM »

i can give you his email if you wish.

Chris