The supercar impersonator comes fitted with a turbocharged Mitsubishi engine and a custom steel chassis
August 6, 2023 at 11:30
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Thai shops are famous for creating convincing supercar replicas and the latest example doesn’t disappoint. The pictured wide-bodied Lamborghini Aventador started life as a four-door Toyota from the late ’80s, borrowing parts from many other models in the process of becoming a functional vehicle.
The build which appears to be a work-in-progress was shared on Facebook by the Kit Racing body shop, located in the Pathum Thani province of Thailand, and was created with the help of Ruammit Autopart. The social media post included several photos from the development, showcasing the incredible transformation made possible with a budget of ฿400,000 ($11,615).
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The donor vehicle appears to be a fourth-gen Toyota Crown sedan, originally introduced in 1987. The old flagship was stripped of its bodywork and the upper portion of the chassis making room for a new mid-engined layout. Interestingly, the 2,730 mm (107.5 inches) wheelbase of the fourth-gen Crown is very close to the 2,700 mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase of the Aventador, making it a fitting choice in that respect.
A custom wedge-shaped steel frame substituted the monocoque chassis of the discontinued Sant’Agata flagship, since rigidity and lightness are not so crucial in the replica business. If you are wondering about the mid-mounted powertrain, it is a turbocharged version of the Mitsubishi 2.5-liter V6 (6A13) powertrain of unknown output, with a radiator from an Isuzu pickup. The team sourced suspension parts from a Toyota Hilux and a Honda Accord, the rear brakes from a BMW 7-Series, the door mechanism from a Nissan NX, and the wipers from an unknown Chevy pickup.
The accuracy of the proportions and the bodywork is quite impressive, replicating the low and wide stance of the original Lamborghini Aventador. The bolt-on wide fender add-ons are reminiscent of the aftermarket kits by Liberty Walk, while the nose intakes and the rear wing are reminiscent of the Aventador SVJ. Other notable add-ons include the fake scoop on the bonnet, the prominent splitter with integrated fins, and the matching side skirts.
The replica required a lot of custom components including the lighting units, since the genuine parts would be too expensive. It still needs windows and a lot of interior work but it certainly looks cool. We will be keeping an eye on the Thai shop’s Facebook page for any updates and for other projects they may undertake in the future.
