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Outbak (SUZUKI VITARA) base
The Outbak has been designed for serious off-road performance with its lightweight body, full roll cage, minimum overhangs, massive 33 x 12.50 x 15 tyres, long travel coil springs giving superb ride and axle articulation, powerful lightweight 1600cc engine with four wheel drive, low ratio gearbox, coupled with loads of ground clearance makes a recipe for outstanding off-road ability. With the Outbak’s macho good looks it will turn heads on the road too. The Outbak features lift off doors and four seats to make a practical vehicle. A Removable Hard top is under development.
The full roll cage is manufactured from 48mm BS 1387 ‘Motor Sport Association’ approved tube. The whole front end with galvanised steel bonnet and inner wings is designed to pivot forwards to allow superb engine access. This all mounts onto the Vitara chassis complete with the galvanised side panels, galvanised inner rear wheel arches and plastic mudguards. The engine, gearbox, suspension and fuel tank etc. are all left undisturbed attached to the chassis. The front bulkhead complete with the dash, heater, wiring, pedals, wipers and steering etc. are also all left as they were in the Vitara saving a lot of work. Even the front and rear seats and floor can be left in place. A set of waterproof seat covers can be fitted. The remaining rust prone Vitara bodywork, sills and wheel arches etc. are removed.
Full details are given in the Outbak assembly manual, but as can be seen this is a very straightforward and simple conversion. As the Outbak uses the original Vitara chassis it is exempt from the Single Vehicle Approval Test, therefore a standard MOT, road tax and insurance are only required to use the Vitara on the road. (Competitive insurance quotes can be obtained from specialist insurance companies). Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.