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2009 Suzuki SX4 Wins Pikes Peak Hill Climb Review

July 2009
Filed under: SUZUKI Car News | SUZUKI Headlines

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Nobuhiro Monster Tajima " the undisputed King of the Mountain and current course and World Record holder for the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb with a time of 10 minutes and 1.408 seconds set in 2007, returns to America in 2009 vowing to break his current record and break the 10 minute barrier !

Due to the top section of the Hillclimb course being in a partially under construction state in 2008, an attempt on the the record run was unachievable leaving the team with unfinished business and clearly one goal for 2009 " to go faster than anyone has ever gone before and to leave a mark that will last for many years to come. It is unsure whether construction on the top section will be completed in time for the event;

“The latest update I have is that the construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of June 09 but I fear that if the weather is not so kind, that this may be delayed, its just too close to the event to be sure. I will keep my fingers crossed though and remain positive ! Last year was impossible but I am sure that if conditions are improved for 2009 that a challenge on the 10 minute mark is totally possible ! commented Monster Tajima.

2009 will see the debut of the Monster Sport SX4 Hillclimb Special " a car specifically designed for a new record breaking attempt, loosely based on previous models that Monster has raced up the mountain, this car has seen major changes and technical improvements which during pre event testing in Japan have shown that Monsters new weapon of choice for 2009 is the car with the potential to soar to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, USA on the 19th July.

“The 2009 Monster Sport SX4 Hillclimb special is fantastic ! After testing it I know that it is the fastest car I have driven and if all is good with the course I am totally confident of breaking the record !

This year, Monster Tajima will be challenged by no fewer that 3 other competitors in the premier Unlimited division; Former Swedish Rally Champion and Rallycross specialist, Andreas Eriksson, former WRC superstar and flying Finn, Marcus Gronholm and British Rallycross Champion Mark Rennison will challenge the Monster for the fastest time in 2009. Commenting on these entries Monster said

“ I welcome Andreas, Marcus, Mark and their co-pilots to the Mountain this year, it is nice to be joined by such talented drivers and this is wonderful news for the event !

Whilst Monster is happy to see the unlimited class grow in 2009, he does have some words of wisdom to pass on to his fellow competitors

“ The mountain is not a place for the feint hearted " its a very specialized course, long and very challenging with its own unique characteristics that take years to come to terms with. This is not like an extended rally cross track, its very similar to a super long and high speed Rally Super Special Stage with multiple surface combinations unlike any found elsewhere in the World, it is a course that requires extreme concentration and a very good memory certainly helps ! Car setup is also something that is unique to this event and without previous experience on the Mountain, I am sure that the newcomers will find this event a huge challenge. Andreas may be a specialist on the snow and ice, Marcus is undoubtedly a specialist on the World Rally Stage, and Mark a specialist in gravel Rallycross but for over 20 years now, I have been a specialist at Hillclimb racing ! I shall look forward to seeing them all at the Peak on the 19th July.

The 2009 Pikes Peak International Hillclimb will take place on the 19th of July 2009 on the Pikes Peak Highway, Colorado Springs, Colorado USA, daily news and press material will be available from the event website; www.ppihc.com or if you want to stay in tune with the Monster Sport Team, all news will be available on www.monster-sport.com.

Monster Tajima won the 87th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for the four successive years.

Specifications - Monster Sport SX4 Hillclimb Special
Base model SUZUKI SX4
Frame Steel space frame
Cowl & wing Carbon and Kevlar composite
Engine model and Capacity H27A, 2736cc, 2turbo
Maximum horsepower (Net) 885ps/8750r.p.m
Maximum torque (Net) 90.5kg-m/6250r.p.m
Gearbox Sequential 6-speed
Differential Front/Rear: Hydraulic Controlled ,Center: Mechanical multi plate
Race weight (without driver, fuel) 1120kg
Dimensions (without front and rear wing) L5300xW1960xH1500mm
Wheelbase 2818mm
Tire size 285/60R18
Wheel size 18 x 11J

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