The Hillman Imp approached performance in the same way that the Mini did - light weight, nimbleness and chuckability were the key factors, so massive power figures really weren't necessary.Of course, 'necessary' is entirely subjective. With the engine sitting in a reasonably-sized boot space, there's plenty of scope for swaps - so, how about a supercharged rotary engine...?
Swapping the standard 875cc four-pot for a Mazda RX-7 12A Wankel will immediately yield huge power gains, and strapping on a supercharger is a brilliant exercise in overkill given the Imp's kerb weight of around 700kg. With a stripped-out interior and almost no silencing beyond a dinky Micron bike can, this thing must be a real assault on the senses as well as being ballistically quick. Looks like great fun.
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