#TURBO4LIFE!
1979
Turbos, turbos, turbos in the fuel crisis. TSR still tries to sell their turbocharged cars. Again, TSR asked Keika for help in terms of price and reliability. And, this is the result, the TSR Kansai GTR.
The 1979 TSR Kansai GTR circa 1979
Although there is a slight increase on power over the GTS Phase 2, there are way more mechanical changes. For example, the carburetor was changed to a mechanical fuel injection, it now uses a 91 RON regular unleaded fuel, a new body kit, a Porsche 911 Turbo (964) inspired rims made of magnesium, sports interior, 2 seats, improved fuel economy and improved reliability. Suspension tuning was also made. With insane amout of camber on the front and very stiff sway-bars at the back, this puppy can do 1.07g on a 20m radius skidpad and 1.09g on a 200m radius skidpad. The GTS Phase 2 rides very harsh, mostly due to the insanely stiff suspension, TSR soften the GTR’s rear suspension which also helps a lot with comfort. People named this the Japanese muscle car, but loves cornering. Although it is not as reliable as the Ultra, the Kansai GTR is still considered a very reliable early turbo cars at its time. Only 300 were ever made…