Car of the Day - SDR WR3 V-Storm

Car of the Day - SDR WR3 V-Storm

SDR have delivered a trackday car that has been screaming out to be built, an exoskeleton powered by an STi spec Subaru boxer. The union is obvious with the adaptability of the drive layout being ideally suited to a mid engine rear drive layout. With the drive out of the rear of the transmssion disabled the Subaru offers a unique power plant for rear drive track specials. That is not to say the idea of a front mounted Subaru engine in a 4wd Westfield has not crossed my mind.

The WR3 V-Storm offers a number of features that set it apart from car in the burgeoning trackday market. The McLaren F1 esque 3 seat arrangement has obvious appeal to many, including me for a day out with my two kids while my wife is off doing her stuff. SDR are also marketing the WR3s ability to be upgraded and customised with new body panels and complete rear sub-assemblies with different power plants. A very good ploy if the also offer a package without the rear assemblies to create a market for those upgrading to be able to offload their previous engine assembly to.

The 4 cylinder Boxer engine offers the other obvious benefit of a low centre of gravity. Delivering 300bhp to the 700kg package 0-60mph times should be stunning. Built to ISO 9002 standards SDR should have a niche sales hit on their hands. While compared to an Atom it looks like it has been hit with the ugly stick, it would be a whole lot of fun.

Rod Halligan