Bert - the Levin (Photo by Euan Cameron
Photography)
Converted to Rally
Car: January/February 2003 by Palmside NZ of Christchurch & Garry
Grant Engineering of Nelson
Major remodelling job done by Carl Rabbidge of Motorsport Asia Pacific.
BERT'S DETAILS. (Thanks
to Sven for compiling these).
1997 Toyota Levin BZ – G
(aka Bert)
Model Code: E - AE111 – ACMZF
Engine Model: 4A – GE
Vehicle
Body Dimensions:
Body Type - Coupe 2 door
Vehicle Exterior Colour - Toyota Super
White (code 040)
Length: 4285mm
Width: 1695mm
Height: 1305mm
Weight: 1085kg with light pod & full
tank of petrol
Turning Circle: 10.60
Fuel Capacity: 50 Litres
Engine Model:
Toyota OEM 4A – GE (1587cc), 20 valve
with VVT-l (oil pressure operated)
Black Top Model (Toyota MAP sensor standard
engine management), individual throttle body induction
Power 118Kw or 158Hp at 7400rpm
Torque Rating 162Nm or 119.5Lb-ft at 5200rpm
Custom modified exhaust system
Gearbox:
Toyota TRD 5 speed close ratio with TRD mechanical 1.5 way LSD
Wheels:
ENKEI 14 inch alloy wheels
Tyre:
Dunlop SP SPORT 85R 175/65R14 Rally tyre
Suspension:
50mm Drummond Suspension (supplied by Geof Argyle)
Brakes:
Toyota OEM front and rear disc brakes with ABS removed, PAGID
performance brake pads, Toyota OEM hand brake and WILWOOD adjustable
bias valve.
Interior Equipment:
Custom made 6 point roll cage
RACETECH Seats (model-100)
WILLANS red 3 inch 5 Point harnesses
MOMO steering wheel
TERRATRIP trip meter, TERRAPHONE intercom
system
Toyota OEM dash pad, gauges, heater controls
WORMALD fire extinguishers
TRS Helmet net, map light
HELLA Battery cut off switch
WILWOOD adjustable brake bias valve
Spare wheel, tool box
Exterior Equipment:
Under body covers for floor panel protection
Toyota OEM body kit
Fog light pod (4 HELLA fog lights) for
night rallies
*OEM – Original Equipment
Manufacturer
ESPECIALLY FOR THE KIDS (sort of) Re-arrange the
puzzle pieces to make up Bert. Our record is 33 moves! - beat it & then email us
with your best score & we'll put it up here
Fastest so far is Peter Boyce of Timaru with 9 moves. Next is Richard Mason
(yep, the famous rallying Richard Mason!!) with 12 moves, then Penny Codyre
of Palmerston North who has done it in 18 moves!!!