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![]() SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: 405 HP All Aluminum 6.0 Liter V8 TRANSMISSION: 6 speed manual
CHASSIS: Triangulated, round tube space frame.
BODY: Hand Laminated glass reinforced Polyester resin (G.R.P) Riveted and bonded to chassis. BRAKES: Front: 12.75" rotors with two piston calipers. Rear:12"rotors with two piston calipers. WHEEL BASE: 94" WEIGHT: 1875 lbs. PERFORMANCE: 0-60 MPH IN 3.7 seconds; 60-0 MPH in 100 feet; 1/4 mile in 11.2 seconds at 132mph; lateral cornering force, 1.1G. Top speed: electronically limited to 135mph.
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Jim Youngs: KIT CAR, Vol. 16, No.4, pp.44-46: Re: the Shaka "Just As the Zulu King Kicked British Tail More Than 200 Years Ago, This South African Pygmy Is Ready to Take On All Comers"
"This is a car that has to be seen and experienced firsthand. The Shaka comes out of Pretoria, South Africa, and is the brain child of Brian Glover and Rhys Edwards. ----Perhaps the most engaging aspect of the Shaka body, aside from its striking lines, is the full-floating fenders. The motorcycle fenders are attached to the suspension, and it's fun to watch them work. ----Our test car had the six-speed (transmission) and, with an all-up weight of less than 2,000 pounds, the little car runs through the jungle with wild abandon. It's fast and very nimble, but it can also idle peacefully in heavy traffic and pad around the mall parking lot without complaining. The interior is cozy, but it has enough legroom and elbow room for over-six-footers. The company's test driver is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and has no problem driving the Shaka comfortably. The seats are a custom design and are very supportive and comfortable. ----A five point racing harness holds the occupants firmly in the buckets. ----The Shaka Nynya is certainly up to the performance task, delivering strong acceleration, exhilarating speed, great braking, and precise handling. To say that the Shaka is distinctive would be a grand understatement. But since it was named for that Zulu king who tromped British troops some 200 years age, we have every reason to believe it can live up to is namesake's reputation."
(Excerpts from three page article)