£ 50,000

Metro 6R4 Replica Competition Car

Description:

Metro 6R4 Replica Competition Car

KEY FACTS

A thrilling homage to one of Britain’s most exciting rally cars, with extensive upgrades to the powertrain, suspension, brakes, bodywork, and interior.
It is powered by a Mitsubishi-sourced 3.0-litre twin turbocharged V6 engine, mounted behind the front seats, with 50/50 split four wheel drive via an upgraded close ratio five-speed Sierra Cosworth 4x4i manual gearbox.
Suspension is derived from a Subaru Impreza with adjustable coilovers.
The build is understood to have taken place between 2014 and 2018 and the car has been privately owned since.
Built to Motorsport UK rules with race logbook and current MoT test.

SUMMARY

A unique homage to one of the most recognisable rally cars of all time, this Metro 6R4 replica is a thrilling mid-engined hot hatch, boasting a turbocharged V6 engine. While its inspiration is a rare beast and out of reach for many enthusiasts, this impressively crafted tribute presents an exciting opportunity to acquire a machine that follows the same driveline layout and basic construction. Promising to deliver an exciting driving experience, and sure to turn heads wherever it goes, this 6R4 replica would make an intriguing addition to any collection or for seriously competitive racing.

Whilst the cost of original 6R4s continuing to increase well over the £250k mark, this meticulously built, competitive hillclimb competition car with an MSA logbook and road legal status will only continue to increase in value. It would make a notable addition to any motorsport-themed collection, and an intoxicating companion for weekend drives and car show visits, or as a highly competitive entrant for various rally, sprint and hill climb events.

0-64ft Time (seconds)
Prescott PB         2.11   49.40   18/8/24
Jeff Llewellyn          49.71 27 /6/93 Metro 6R4 3000cc
Tim Painter     46.18   3/9/95 Metro 6R4 4100cc
David Llewellyn 2.38   52.01   2/11/24 Metro 6R4 3000 cc
Peter Jones       2.64   54.40   2/11/24 Metro 6R4 3000 cc
Dan Ellemore 2.87   59.99   2/11/24 Metro 6R4 3000 cc

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

This 6R4 replica is finished in the iconic blue and white ‘Computervision’ colour scheme, and rides on Wolfrace Voodoo & Assassin period 15” wheels (slave road, Hancook soft wets and Extreme V2 medium slicks).
The appearance is a faithful copy of the genuine 6R4 styling, clothing custom front and rear chassis and a strengthened shell and turrets.
It is finished with a full Metro 6R4 bodykit, including fibreglass wings, tailgate, side skirts, front and rear valances, and spoilers.
FIA approved safety rollcage, in-date Sparco seats and driver harness.
Fully tuneable engine ECU with a Maft-Pro MAF eliminator. All software and documentation for adjustment included.
The car is accompanied by a number of invoices and documents relating to the build, current MoT and its V5C registration certificate.
Full independent valuation report available on request, current valuation at £58,000 as of August 2024.

Powertrain:

Mitsubishi 300hp twin turbo V6 from a 3000GT (capable of more power). Completely rebuilt in 2016 with a rebore, new pistons, crank re-grind, +0.5mm main bearings, big end shells, oil pump and new valves.
RPM based boost controller and fuel cut-out defender within the features of the ECU.
Roof mounted alloy turbo intercooler
Mocal 16-row oil cooler and adjustable thermostat
Bailey recirculating dump valve
Ford Sierra XR4i Type-9 gearbox and four-wheel-drive system with strengthened close ratio gears and fixed 50/50 centre diff, Ford Sierra 3.92 ratio inverted front (limited slip) and rear diffs.
Polybush nylon engine and transmission mounts.

Suspension and steering:

Custom front and rear chassis and strengthened turrets
Subaru Impreza front and rear uprights with adjustable track control arms and camber adjustment. Front adjustable camber top plates.
Subaru Impreza 19mm front anti-roll bar and custom 21mm rear.
Impreza top-adjustable dampers with ride-height adjusters and spring pre-load.
Alloy front and rear roller-bearing top mounts mounted to turret plates.
Subaru Impreza power steering rack with Vauxhall electric PAS pump.

Brakes:

Independent front and rear brake circuits with adjustable bias valve.
Subaru Impreza front and rear callipers.
Goodridge braided hoses
Vented and cross-drilled front brake discs, solid rear discs.
Mitsubishi 3000GT vacuum assisted servo and master cylinder.

Body and chassis:

Full fibreglass Metro 6R4 bodykit
Roll cage
Heated front windscreen
Lexan side windows and rear windscreen
Fibreglass air scoops to rear quarter windows
Door pod air vents with left mounted engine oil cooler and right mounted high-flow air filter.

Accessories:

Removable steel bulkhead panel.
Sparco seats with Sabelt harnesses (in date).
Sparco steering wheel and detachable boss
Hydraulic handbrake (for static hold only due to fixed 4WD).
Aluminium co-driver footrests.
FIA battery cut-off switch
Fuel cut-off switch
Gauges including air/fuel, oil temperature, oil pressure, water temperature, with RPM, boost, speed, knock via the OBD programmable display. Shift light and gear indicator.
Mappable ECU, with documentation and software included with onboard PC.
Terratrip rally comms headsets.

CONDITION:

The exterior and interior both present very well, as is to be expected with so few miles covered since the car’s custom build.
There are no known mechanical or electrical faults.
The most recent MOT test was August 2024.

SPARES:

Complete spare engine with new pistons, rings, main and big end bearings. New valves and all gaskets. (Never used).
Two spare donor Sierra 4x4 gearboxes.
Two spare 3.92 ratio diffs.
Ignition coils and amplifier pack.
Various other spares.

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Keyword Search Terms:

Metrp, 6R4, Competition, Hillclimb

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Item Location:	Warwick
Seller:	RaceCarsDirect Joined January 2009
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