Suzuki Grand Vitara & Monster Tajima
becomes Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Overall Winner!
On July 1st, 2006, Colorado Springs, CO U.S.A., 84th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb was held and "Monster" Tajima who drives Suzuki Grand Vitara Hill Climb Special has achieved overall win in this 90h anniversary event!
From the test, the car was performing very well. He has marked top time on both practice days on top section and bottom section.
Final day has started. But then a big threat has occurred. After the motorcycle division, the clouds came out, became black, and people wondered what happened. The start line was very fine weather. Suddenly, the snow started to fall on top section. Then after a while, popcorn size hail started to fall. The race was discontinued several times due to the danger of the condition. And finally it came to a conclusion that the race distance will be shortened 2/3, up to the 16 miles post.
It was pity that the course was shortened, but Tajima started off with full attack. The split time was faster than what record holder Rod Millen has. When Tajima crossed the finish line, there was a shout from the announcing. Tajima crossed the Devil's Playground's finish line in top time. He was 44 seconds faster than 2nd place W. Dallenbach, which was 7 min. 38 sec. Tajima became overall winner in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 90th anniversary event.
2006 Suzuki Sport Grand Vitara Hill Climb Special
Specification
Body
Base model Suzuki Grand Vitara
Frame Steel space frame
Cowl Carbon and Kevlar composite
Front wing & Rear wing Carbon and Kevlar composite
Aerodynamics
Front: Under wing
Rear: Diffuser + 3 wings
Engine
Model H27A
Type Liquid cooled V6 4 valves DOHC + 2 turbo, dry sump
Bore x stroke 88.0×75.0mm
Capacity 2736cc
Maximum horsepower（Net） 940ps/8400r.p.m（Sea level）
Maximum torque 91.0kg‐m/6280r.p.m（Sea level）
Power train
Gearbox Sequential 6-speed
Differential Front/Rear: Hydraulic Controlled ,Center: Mechanical multi plate
Clutch Triple plate direct release
Suspension
Type Front/Rear: Double wishbone
Brake
Disc Front: φ370mm ventilated / Rear: φ350mm ventilated
Caliper Front: 8 pot / Rear: 4 pot
Tire&Wheel
Tire Front/Rear: 285/60R18 FALKEN S/TZ04
Wheel Front/Rear: 18 x 11J
Dimensions *without front and rear wing
Length 5300mm
Width 1960mm
Height 1500mm
Wheelbase 2818mm
Tread Front: 1620mm / Rear: 1610mm
Weight
Race weight（without driver, fuel） 1030kg
Start weight 1,125kg
Weight distribution（with driver） Front: 53 / Rear: 47
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