Heh... just wanted to say it looks like we are moving forward on importing a Toniq R to the US. Should be interesting. Since we first visited the car, there have been some significant developments in the chassis, suspension, and drivetrain. A lot of design input was given by an engineer who had worked on the Elise. The car is now capable of having installed just about any Mazda drivetrain. We are looking at some options, but I would like to get good torque and about 400hp in the engine. Car is a little over 1000 pounds, so it should be fun and do 0-60 in under 3 seconds.
I will post more when things develop.
Right now, we are looking at a pearl white body, possibly with carbon fiber inserts and bits.
If anyone else is interested in getting one, let me know by pm. Thanks.
We may head over to the UK for some more discussions and test drives through the countryside in a couple months.
Here is the first gen Toniq R, but in German.
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