Exobusa

The Exobusa is one of the latest Exoskeletal designs to come from the proven Exo Sports Cars stable. This 4-wheeled kit is powered by the legendary Suzuki GSX 1300R Hyabusa engine. Weighing only 950 lbs, the Exobusa is ballistically fast and has a power-to-weight ratio superior to most supercars, for a fraction of the price. If provided with a supercharger and Quaife LSD, there will be few cars that can match its performance in the world.

Specifications and Pricing

CHASSIS

The chassis is a fully triangulated steel space frame, designed by qualified structural engineers to provide a strong and rigid platform capable for safe and exceptional handling, expected by today’s sports car enthusiasts in both street and track conditions.

DIMENSIONS

Length: 10.10 ft (3.08 meters)

Width: 5.74 ft (1.75 meters)

Height: 3.48 ft (1.06 meters)

Wheelbase: 7.41 ft (2.26 meters)

Weight: About 948 lbs (430 kilos) depending upon options

BRAKES

Wilwood or Hi Spec 4 pot calipers, rotors, and pads are recommended front and rear. The optional calipers bolt directly to the kit-provided uprights. The rotors are 11” in diameter which, combined with the optional calipers, provide exceptional stopping power.

POWER

1.3 liter 4 cylinder (located in the mid-engine position), dual overhead cams (DOHC) Suzuki GSX1300R Hyabusa, transversely mounted and mated to a sequential 6-speed transmission. The power is distributed to the wheels through a chain differential (optional extra) through custom half shafts (also optional extra).

HANDLING

With an inherent low center of gravity and excellent weight distribution, the Exobusa handles like it is on rails. The car features fully adjustable suspension settings and all-round coil-over shock absorbers (front and rear), which can be adjusted in ride height and damping. Basically, the perfect feel can be achieved to suit all drivers. The standard steering rack, provided in the kit, supplies 3.5 turns lock to lock but a quicker 2.4 turns lock to lock option is available.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO REVISION DUE TO CHANGES IN CURRENCY CONVERSION AND MARKET CONDITIONS.

Phil’s Recommended Kit (Rolling “plug and play” Chassis) - $23,500


Plus shipping, import duty, and customs/brokerage fees (see below for details)

DRL is pleased to announce that we can provide a rolling chassis factory built in England. Our manufacturer will fully assemble the Exobusa using their shop engine and transmission. This includes all wiring, fittings, hoses, everything, all the details, they build a driving car. The car will be driven for a shakedown, with all setup completed. After quality checks the factory engine and transmission will be removed. The car will then be crated and prepared for shipping to the USA. You or your shop of choice would then need to install the engine, transmission, and fuel tanks. Plug everything in, tighten the lug nuts and you’re ready to drive. You will need a Donor Bike for the engine, transmission, and fuel tank if running the motorcycle tank. (1999 – 2007 Suzuki GSX1300R Hyabusa).

The Rolling Chassis includes the following components:

  • Fully welded tubular space frame ready to accept 1998 – 2007 1.3 liter Suzuki Hyabusa and 6-speed sequential transmission

  • Pro-Tech fully adjustable shock absorbers complete with coil-over springs

  • Front and rear wishbones (“A” arms) complete with poly bushings spacers and ball joints

  • Rally Design alloy uprights, hubs, and bearings

  • Aluminum sections for the cockpit floor, rear bulkhead, and center console

  • 5 piece Body set in the color of your choice comprising: hood section and 4 fenders (with steel mounting brackets) in the style of your choice ( top layer carbon fiber with fiberglass support “carbon looK” optional)

  • Brake, clutch, and throttle pedals complete with 2 master cylinders and balance bar

  • Mesh for front grill opening

  • Aluminum coolant pipes (3), for front radiator mounting

  • Twin 4 gallon Fuel Tanks with locking cap

  • Aluminum Radiator

  • Steering rack complete with track rod ends

  • OMP pedal box

  • OMP Superquadro Steering Wheel and mounting boss

  • Momo mounting boss

  • Quick Release Steering wheel boss

  • OBP Shifter

  • Fuel lines and breathers

  • Handbrake lever

  • Full cable kit - throttle, clutch, e-brake, and gear shift

  • Quaife Limited Slip chain drive differential

  • Custom driveshafts

  • Electric reverse

  • Lightweight aluminum wheels with high-performance tires

  • Lightweight GRP seats and adjustable runners

  • Complete Wilwood Powerlite brake package with pads (All 4 corners)

  • Stainless steel brake hoses

  • Lighting Kit

  • 4 point Seatbelt harnesses (5-point can be specified)

  • Fully adjustable front canard wings and rear spoiler

  • Stainless steel exhaust system with catalytic converter

  • Silicone coolant hoses, fuel hoses, brake lines, fittings, etc

  • Acewell mini digidash

  • Black Widow Exhaust including manifold and CAT - All Stainless Steel

  • Rear Spoiler

  • Front Wings

  • Complete package of nuts and bolts, washers, rivets clips, extra wiring, and other items needed to complete the kit

  • Assembly in England.

SHIPPING, IMPORT DUTY & CUSTOMS/BROKERAGE FEES - Estimated $3,500 - $4,500

When DRL imports the kits into the US, there are ocean shipping costs, import duties (2.5% of purchase) and customs/brokers fees that have to be paid. DRL Passes the actual costs to you the customer. Kits are shipped in direct from the factory to the customer’s door/port. If ordered and or shipped at the same time as other customers’ kits some combined savings can be recognized. Please work with Phil and Harvey to arrange shipping timing to minimize costs.

DONOR COMPONENTS

The Suzuki 1300R Hyabusa donor bike will provide the following components:

  • Engine and transmission

  • Chain drive

  • Back wheel

  • Wiring loom

  • Instrument cluster

  • Ignition switch and key

  • Handlebar switches (optional)

  • Fuel pump module (removed from the donor fuel tank)

As you will determine, there is still a lot of the bike left so we recommend that you buy a donor, remove the parts that you need and sell the remaining parts on eBay (or another method means) as we know from both our own experience and that of our customers that you can often recoup some of the cost of the donor bike.

Learn more about the SVE Exobusa by visiting the SVE Owner’s Forum.