Paul Sutherland's 1978 Fiat 128 4-door Sedan Racecar

  • Ritmo 1500 SOHC
  • Lightened and Balanced Internals
  • Total-seal Rings
  • Kolbenschmitt Flat-top Pistons, 11.8:1
  • 1116 Head w/ 40mm Intake, 34mm Exhaust Valves, Cosworth Springs, Alloy Retainers
  • Ports Are Very Big: Inlet flow 150cfm max, Exhaust 136cfm max
  • Alquati 54/92, 81/51 Camshaft
  • Dual 45 DCOE Weber Carbs
  • Exhaust: 1-5/8" Primaries 38" Long into 2-1/4" Pipe, One Turboflow Muffler
  • Flywheel Made from 4140, 9.9 lbs, Very Strong
  • Kevlar Clutch, Ceramic Button Plate w/ Uno Turbo Sprung Center
  • Bosch Distributor w/ Locked Advance
  • MSD Timing Computer and MSD 6AL

  • 4-speed (Uno Turbo 5-speed in the future)

  • Lowered Front & Rear (cut springs up front, spacer blocks in rear)
  • 3-leaf Rear Spring
  • Urethane Bushings
  • Struts Have Heavier Oil

  • Stilauto Racing 15x7 Wheels
  • Yokohama 195/45-15s on Front, Toyo 195/50-15s on Rear

  • Rear Disc Conversion w/ 124 Calipers
  • Metal King Pads

  • Converted Rear Tail Lights to Twin Round Lights from 850 Coupe
  • Dechromed and Bumpers Removed
  • Fabricated Front Indicators & Hella Inserts for Headlights
  • Honeycomb Grille
  • Bonnet and Boot (hood & trunk) Pinned for Easy Removal
  • Windows are 3mm Lexan, Except Standard Front Windshield
  • Vents Below Windshield Removed (rust traps)
  • Doors Stripped - Fairly Light
  • Boot Floor is Aluminum
  • Engine Bay has Plate Reinforcing & Gussets
  • Weight: 750kg (1650 lb) and will get lighter with composite bonnet & boot lid

  • Full Roll Cage
  • Race Seats
  • 5-Point TRW Harnesses
  • Dashboard Fabricated from 0.6mm Aluminum
  • Interior Gutted
  • Shifter Modified for Short Throw


    I have had it for about 5 years. I began turning it into the beast that it is now about 2 years ago. Did all of the work myself except spray final paint, and head modification. Cost: many hours, lots of skin and blood, a shit load of money, and my gorgeous partner of ten years, Rachel, who gave up on me at christmas time :-( It has been built to be a road car as well as racecar and that is why it has all it's lights, etc.

    Paul Sutherland SutherlandP@drc.co.nz
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