This is a go-kart made by Lokari of Rauma, Finland in the 1980s. The car body is based on the Saab 900 Turbo, the current commercial car at the time, and it is equipped with a 144cc Honda GX140 engine on a steel tube frame.
Few vehicles in the Nordic countries are more beloved than those made by Saab and Volvo. So it makes perfect sense that locally produced go-karts would take design cues from the cars kids see on the roads around them every day.
For a time in the 1980s, Saab was one of the world’s largest producers of turbocharged cars. Image courtesy of Saab.The Saab 900 Turbo was an important car that had a huge impact on the automotive field. It was front-wheel drive, developed with safety as a top priority, and powered by a fuel-efficient turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine designed with emissions in mind. heart. This basic vehicle specification currently accounts for a significant portion of global car sales.
The Saab 900 was first released in 1978 and proved to be an enduring design, remaining in production through two major generations until 1998. The 900 was developed based on the older 99 model, had a steel unibody shell, and featured a modern design penned by Björn Engvall. Focused on aerodynamics, it was available in two- and four-door versions, with hardtop and convertible top options.
Currently, special versions of the Saab 900 are popular among certain people, especially the 900 Turbo, 900 Aero, 900 SPG, and the 900 Karlsson, a special edition 900 built in honor of Saab rally legend Erik Karlsson. is very popular.
locari saab 900 turbo go kart
This Finnish-built Lokari go-kart is based on the Saab 900 Turbo and has red fiberglass bodywork, cutaway roof, faux rear window louvers, side stripes, front spoiler, front and rear bumpers, and two-seater (for kids) Equipped with: internal.
This is a left-hand drive cart with a faux dashboard filled with gauges and other gauges, and a faux glovebox on the passenger side. There’s a faux silver grille and Saab Turbo emblem on the front, along with a left side mirror, and the entire body shows significant patina and wear from decades of use.
This model is officially called the Lokari Saab Convertible Junior 006 G-Kart, and the model number “006” seems to have been chosen because it becomes “900” when flipped vertically and horizontally.
This Finnish-built Lokari go-kart has seating for two children, an elaborate (fake) dashboard, and a 5.0 horsepower 144cc Honda GX140 engine mounted to the rear wheels.The rear-mounted 5.0 bhp 144cc Honda GX140 engine is an air-cooled, single-cylinder unit that powers the rear wheels via a centrifugal clutch, with a single mechanical drum brake mounted on the rear axle. The engine has an electric starter linked to the cockpit ignition key to the left of the steering wheel.
This rare go-kart is currently for sale with a trailer drop-off from Holly Glen, California. If you would like to read more or register to bid, please visit the listing here.
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