PANTHER RACING UK

to race is to win... not to race is to never know !

Car Profiles...

The Firebird

  • 2000 model Pontiac Firebird
  • First raced in January 2001 - Divisional Winner & National Runner Up
  • Imported as a complete race car from Texas, USA in 2006
  • Engine Size: 547 cubic inches - 8.96 ltr
  • 896 BHP - 734 ft / lb torque
  • Component parts by - JE, Jesel, Eagle and Cheetah
  • MW centre section and driveshaft
  • Gearbox: Dedenbear case - Powerglide 1.76 1st gear
  • Air & Electric Shifter
  • MSD #1 Stop
  • K & R Control Box
  • Santhuff Struts
  • Borla Exhaust
  • Rear axle: Ford 9" - 4.11 gear ratio
  • Weld Wheels with MT Tyres
  • Weight: 2450 lbs (inc. driver)
  • 0 - 60 mph in 2.1 secs
  • 0 - 100 mph in 5.4 secs
  • 0 - 163 mph in 8.3 secs

Junior Modified Advanced Dragster

  • Built in the USA with a Chrome Moly Chassis
  • Carbon Fibre Body
  • Billet Aluminium Engine running on Methanol.
  • The car has already ran over the 1/8 mile @ 72mph in 8.7 seconds.