This new FFR car is NOT going to be a ricer.
I think the term "ricer" has been blown out of proportion. I don't consider cars with 4 cylinders a ricer just because it's got a 4 banger. Is my dad's Lotus Elsie a ricer? My MR2 Turbo that dyno'd 271 rwhp wasn't a ricer. The dude going down the road with a primer color body kit on a honda civic, with cut springs, and a huge fart can hanging out the back....that's a ricer. Oh, and don't forget the Toyota Supra wing on the back.
I know most are calling it a ricer in a joking manner, but what FFR is designing could possibly be the fastest car they have.
I can't help but to compare it to the Elise. 190 hp and 1900 or so lbs. This thing screams! Even the acceleration is fast. I didn't realize how fast it was until I actually pulled on a Porsche 911 on the front stretch of VIR. As far as the braking, or corners, forget it. Nothing can touch it.
I can't imagine less weight, and even more power. The new Factory Five Apex (I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself), is going to be awesome.....no matter what it looks like.
Steve