Highlights
- Only 85 km from new
- Rare untouched, never-registered Dax Rush with original factory specification
- Suzuki Hayabusa 1300cc engine in a 735 kg chassis
- Complete with official Dax certificate confirming identity and specification
- Left-hand drive configuration specifically built for the continental European market
The Appeal
The Dax Rush arguably represents the pinnacle of lightweight, high-performance roadsters, inspired by the iconic Lotus Seven design. This 2004 example stands apart from virtually all others, as it has never been registered or used on public roads and has covered just 85 test kilometres since its assembly. What makes this Rush truly special is its combination of the Suzuki Hayabusa 1300cc motorcycle engine and an incredibly light 735 kg chassis, creating a power-to-weight ratio that few production cars can match.
Unlike most Dax Rush models that have been extensively modified, raced, or re-engineered over time, this example remains close to its original factory specification. It offers the opportunity for a collector seeking an essentially new example of this renowned British sports car, or for an enthusiast wanting a starting point for track days or road registration.
History and Paperwork
- Built in 2004 with chassis supplied by Dax Cars Ltd on 5 February 2004
- Never registered or Titled since completion
- Chassis/frame number: SA9 DAX RU3 4A 038 318
- Comes with original Dax/JK Sports Cars certificate confirming identity, specification and build origin
- Left-hand drive configuration specifically built for the continental European market through Dax Benelux
- Assembled and then effectively stored from new
- Documented weight of 735 kg (335 kg front axle, 400 kg rear axle)
- Currently on a margin basis (VAT not applicable)
- Road registration is the responsibility of the buyer
The Condition
- Tangerine (code 3957) body colour with Super Black wheel arches
- Polished aluminium centre section on the bonnet
- Lightweight composite body panels with minimal use
- Tubular steel spaceframe chassis with powder-coated black finish
- Stainless steel roll bar for occupant protection
- Lightweight bucket seats with harnesses
- Carbon-fibre style dashboard panel houses the instrumentation
- QSP racing wheel and minimalist motorsport-style toggle switches
- KOSO digital/analogue multifunction gauge showing just 85 km
- Fire extinguisher mounted in passenger footwell
- Round front headlights and minimal rear lighting
- Aeroscreen provides wind protection
The Mechanics
- 1.3-litre Suzuki Hayabusa inline four-cylinder motorcycle-derived engine
- Six-speed manual sequential motorcycle gearbox
- All-aluminium DOHC construction with electronic fuel injection
- Liquid-cooled with electronic ECU-controlled ignition
- Typical power output range of 170-175 hp in stock form
- Chain-to-prop conversion for rear-wheel drive
- Independent double wishbone front suspension
- Independent trailing-link/wishbone rear suspension
- Manual rack-and-pinion steering
- Ventilated disc brakes at the front, disc brakes at the rear
- Lightweight alloy wheels with performance road tyres
- Side-exit four-into-one stainless steel exhaust system
- Simplified motorsport-style electrical system with a lightweight gel battery
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