Two weeks ago the Oregon Trail Rally was held and the Ferrari-engined Subaru was the star of the show. The car is owned by Sam Albert, and a video of the event was posted on the DirtFish YouTube channel.
The owner put the car together by exploiting a “loophole”. The class for four-wheel drive cars allows naturally aspirated engines with a volume of up to 4.5 liters, with no other restrictions. So Albert purchased a Ferrari 4.3-liter F136 V8 in California with 454 hp (334 kW) and 358 lb-ft (485 Nm) of torque. This engine takes the place of Subaru’s 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which delivers 300 hp (221 kW) and 300 lb-ft (407 Nm) of torque. There was enough space to install the engine with minor modifications, while the radiator was moved back for better weight distribution.
Let’s say something about the race. The special stage features different surfaces, initially driven on tarmac and later transitioning to dirt and grass, just like in Relly races today. In order to better experience driving and the track, the camera is placed above and behind the car, not inside. We get the same experience as in a video game, however, the Ferrari V8 engine makes a sound, better than in any game.
Source: DirtFish via YouTube
