Fast 8 Production Bodied Ghias (with bumpers)

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After receiving the Fast 8 Bugs history the other day Steve Madoski wrote wondering what the Fast 8 Ghia's were. Good question and here is what I found in my research. This is the list of the eight fastest production bodied land speed racing Karmann Ghia's over the past five decades. Production bodied means no aerodynamic assists such as wings or spoilers to aid stability.
 

1987   Larry Monreal.................68 Ghia  1915cc Turbo......167.480 mph
                                                             Bob Godfrey Car Craft motor
                                                             5 Speed transaxle

 

1976   Ray Filteau/John Weston..64 Ghia 1900cc Turbo......152.372 mph

 

2012   Tom Simon/Britt Grannis..70 Ghia 2332cc Carb.......150.343 mph
                                                            Hart/Adragna Motor

 
 

2013   Zach/Talor Burns.............74 Ghia 2012cc Carb......146.909 mph


1979   Mike Manghelli/Brehm......56 Ghia 1980cc Carb......144.00 mph
          Sorry, no photo's available in Production trim with bumpers!

 

2006   Rick McLean/Boelcke........68 Ghia 1967cc Carb......140.417 mph
                                                                    

 
1969   Al Nichols/Veldman..........56 Ghia 1900cc Carb......134.32 mph
          Note: Front air scoops were allowed in SCTA Production in 1969

 
 

2013   Tom Bruch/Anderson.......69 Ghia  1378cc Turbo....128.939 mph

 
 
 
Get ready for World of Speed in September. Gonna be fun.........................
 
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