Run 56 seconds at Lime Rock and close to two minutes flat at Watkins Glen! The 818R has a full race cage, race seat, and adjustable KONI shocks. Optional aero and brake packages available.

Power is provided by a turbocharged and intercooled 2.0-liter Subaru flat-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle, and the fiberglass body is finished in white and black. The car rides …

Based on tough Subaru Impreza/WRX running gear, the 818 is an ultra-light, ultra-modern, computer-designed, two-seater, mid-engine sports car priced under 10 grand! Engineered to be built, the 818 is all about doing more for less. The 818 is also about choices.

Feb 1, 2023 · I recently discovered on this forum that FFR outsources FRP body parts. They are at the mercy of the supplier for quality and cost. The 818 was the low price point, the GTR was the high price point. If either model is to return, FFR will have to be confident they have control of the margin and likely the cost will be higher.

Jan 29, 2025 · This Factory Five 818S is a tube-framed kit car that was reportedly built in 2018 and acquired by the current owner in 2022. Featuring fiberglass bodywork finished in white, the car is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter WRX flat-four mated to a six-speed manual transaxle.

May 17, 2024 · This Factory Five Racing 818C is a tube-frame kit car that was assembled under previous ownership and is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter Subaru flat-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle.

Jun 18, 2014 · One of our daily drivers is a first generation Miata, likewise with no air conditioning, stereo, or power steering. Honestly, the 818 is very comparable to that when it comes to practicality. The 818 stands head and shoulders above the Miata when it comes to power and performance, though.

Oct 1, 2015 · After letting our readers design the Factory Five 818, we'll be building the first production kit. Follow along on our website as we find out what it really takes to transform a Subaru WRX into a stripped-down sports car. We're offering our turbo-powered kit car via Bringatrailer.com auction. We install carpet and door handles in our 818.

Jan 17, 2016 · FFR 8581: Donor/A la carte build from '95 GT. Upgrades: 3-link w/corrected geometry lower control arms, CNC dual master cylinder, QA1 SA shocks and stainless brake hoses from Breeze, SAI mod, under car exhaust with custom longtube headers, Weiand stealth intake and 625 Street Demon (next-gen Thermoquad), GT40P heads with …

Jul 31, 2019 · Your right, FFR built an 818C using a Ford Ecoboost engine. They had to build a coupe because the engi e wouldn't fit under the roadster hood. Since then, the aftermarket has developed a dry sump for the Ecoboost that might solve that issue.