Steidel Racing Datsun 1200
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World's Quickest Datsun 1200
From Maunabo, Puerto Rico USA
Most Fastest DATSUN In the World 7.34 @ 184MPH. Best 60-foot time 1.10 second range.
7.54 @ 175 mph (http://microtechefi.com/microtech-racing.php?champ_id=24)
Videos:
- Video: 7.37 seconds (http://static.racingjunk.com/1/ui/7/5/0355775846661.wmv)
- BrapTV video (http://www.braptv.com/play.php?vid=131)
- More Videos at Steidelracing.com (http://www.steidelracing.com/more_videos.htm)
Steidel Racing Coupe at Willowbank Raceway (http://www.willowbank-raceway.com.au)
- Datsun 1200 Coupe with 3/4 drag racing chassis, commenced 1997
- Driver: Raúl González
- Powered by Rotary engine 13B Turbo engine "close to 800 HP"
- Microtech LTX12S (http://microtechefi.com/microtech-racing.php?champ_id=24) EFI engine managment system
- Garrett GT45 turbocharger
- Twelve 1700cc Bosch Injectors
- Methanol (alcohol) fueled
- Liberty clutchless 5-speed drag-racing transmission
- Chevrolet 12-bolt differential, 5.88 gears
- Chassis certified 6.0 seconds for NHRA
- Chrome-moly Chassis Built by Valdo and Mollo
- Stretched 95" Wheelbase (up from 90" stock Datsun 1200"
- Intake setup custom made Raúl and Mollo Performance (http://www.ausrotary.com/viewtopic.php?t=126596&highlight=&sid=43fb18dca3eafd47fc27f934485fe744)
- Interiors in carbonfiber
- Gauges
- Wheely Bar
- [Strange Engineering] front struts
- E-boost
- 31x14 Goodyear slicks on 15x15 American Racing 'Track Star' wheels
- Koni double-action rear shockers
- Front paint (headlights, grille) by Jose Camacho of Creative Studio
Visit To Australia
September 23-24 2006, Steidel Racing came to Jamoboree 2006, held at Willowbank Raceway in Queensland Australia.
In the "Pro Compact" class, the Steidel 1200 made it all the way to the finals. Another Puerto Rico car beat the Datsun 1200, 7.76 for the final win.
Zoom Magazine
March 2007?
For Sale
December 15, 2007
Reportedly (http://www.ausrotary.com/viewtopic.php?t=141621&highlight=&sid=dbeb69fad5b3a8e6f76bf9e90b5e6fc5), sold to Australian buyer
The Steidel Racing Coupe is for sale: advert, contact info (http://www.racingjunk.com/post/1013018/ad.html)
1972 DATSUN "Steidel Racing" 3/4 Ch, as the title says Steidel's Datsun is for sale. It is to be sold less engine & transmission.
