350Hp Citroen Saxo 1150cc Turbo || Michalko´s RP5 Monster Debut

One of the most expected returns in European HillClimb Racing, here is Manuel Michalko and his completely rebuilt and revolutionary Citroen Saxo RP5 at St. Agatha Bergrennen, in its completely new 1150cc Turbocharged version.

Leaving the 1600cc Class and going straight into E1-2000, they chose a very different route, using a very low displacement engine in Turbocharged form, with around 350Hp at over 8.000Rpm, all this moving a 790Kg FWD machine. It is a quite experimental package, with a lot of bespoke solutions from its engine, gearbox, ALS and eletronics management. So much so that it is still a suffering from "youth" issues and it was possible to see them here, as Manuel and the Saxo were not able to complete the event, retiring on the first Sunday run.

But the most important thing was how quick the duo was able to be straight away. On the pratice runs they were able to post impressively quick times, among the Top 5 fastest within their Class. With more development and time behind the wheel and we coud very well be seeing one of the big dominators of the 2000 Class next year...