Mysterious VW MK1 Hybrid Build Exposed!

Could this be a hybrid build Volkswagen Mark 1 that they experimented?? This is called a Razzo, fitted with a mk1 chassis, engine and 90% of all the parts. Apparently this is a kit-kar assembled in Johannesburg, South Africa. I don’t have a clue about the history of the car, maybe you guys can help me out ??? #hybrid #build #engineswap #kitcar #razzo #mk1 #velocitystack #mk1build
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[@Shenanigans_hd]

Super Mad Bro something totally different..

[@DailyDrivenSA]

Totally agree bro 😱🔥

[@YusufPetersenCPT]

This is super interesting where does it come from who created this kit originally what were the sales numbers mad if it fits a golf motor you know it can fit k series and SR too....mmmmmm mooi man. Update it is a South African designed car built by Kit Car Center in Boksberg but thats all i find no full on history lesson.

[@DailyDrivenSA]

Wow bro thanks soo much for the info on the car, and like you said there is not much information on this car hey !! It is very very interesting 🙏🏽🔥

[@Gzeroy]

This particular car, nr 37, was mine, bought from Sedgefield Classic Cars. I was the second owner about 10years ago before I sold it around 2015 to Jaco. The original yellow color wasn't paint but a very thick gell coat. I don't know how long Jaco kept it, my guess is for about a year. The South African KCC Razzo was designed by late Rudi Malan who was also part of Cobra Cars in South Africa. It is based on the same principle as older Lotus cars for track racing or for everyday use, using a professional designed spaceframe chassis with a glassfibre body. It has VW Golf Mk1 underpinnings (engine, gearbox, wheels, fuel tank, dashboard). Later models had the Golf 3 instrument cluster in a factory designed dashboard. Mine was a 2000 model with the Razzo factory designed dashboard, a Golf 1800 engine and set of Dellorto twin carburetors on rubbers (an idea by Lotus). It came with side wind reflectors but without side windows so I installed rubbers and plexiglass. It kept the rain water out for good but caused a hothouse situation on sunny days. The sunroof didn't help much, it ad more for looks than any purpose to keep the inside cool, and also made the removable canopy heavier. I later designed a window frame from aluminum, with the idea to put glass on the frames that can be removed when needed, but it turned out to be too heavy for the doors, making the doors to drop too low to close easily and I eventually gave up and sold the car because I didn't want to redesigned the whole door from scratch. Which I now regret. My whole idea was to make it an easy GT car. It was fun, fast, a real eye catcher and very light on fuel and very cheap to maintain. Fuel consumption at speeds of 120-160km/h was around 19km/litre. Anyone more interested can follow the page Razzo Cars on Fb.

[@YusufPetersenCPT]

@@Gzeroy brilliant thanks for that reply and story.

[@Gzeroy]

There was a debate whether this car was a 1600 or 1800. It was sold to me as a 1800 but the block says 1600. I also advertised it as a 1600. This one also has the 1st gen front bumber which suits it better, has that "Ford GT40" looks. Later models have the "merc look" bumpers. Another interesting thing is there is no Razzo choice for licensing, so the name on the license says Rambler.

[@f2g286]

All motor K swap in this car will outperform VVL and 20V like nothing 😅😅

[@Gzeroy]

The RAZZO is a no-nonsense, full-on street racer - an eye-catching, head-turning two-seater in the most passionate tradition. Based on the highly efficient but low-cost VW CitiGolf mechanical components, it comes equipped with super-light, extra rigid composite GRP body panels and a semi space-frame type sports car chassis.. The SPECS: The purpose-made chassis is fabricated, in a jig, from rectangular, square and round tubing, which provides a torsionally stiff structure. Mounting the suspension, engine and gearbox, radiator, fuel tank and other mechanical parts is a simple task, as the mountings are duplicated in the purpose made chassis to accept the Volkswagen CitiGolf (Golf 1) components. Chassis safety features include sturdy steel mounting points for dual roll bars and inertia reel seat belts, as well as side impact protection beams running under the body side sills. The windscreen frame on Roadster models incorporates a steel roll bar unit. The snug interior boasts body-hugging wrap-around seats. The interior trim kit is stylishly finished in cloth, feaux leather or genuine leather and includes a fully edged carpet set.

[@DailyDrivenSA]

Thank you soo much once again for sharing this beautiful story and giving us some much needed specs on this beautiful machine!! I still think this car is very underrated amongst its competitors, @Gzeroy wow man thank you once again !!! I appreciate this comment

[@Gzeroy]

@@DailyDrivenSA very true! It could have been the South African "Lotus".

[@tyronbaartman1483]

I'm impressed with how this car moves 😁😁😁😁😁VVL swap in the Razzo will be a beast

[@DailyDrivenSA]

Bru.. this thing really moves hey.. honestly its not a snail at all !!

[@DailyDrivenSA]

Did you know these cars existed ??

[@tyronbaartman1483]

It was my 1st time seeing this car on the Channel I never knew about I learn alot from you and that Uncle today 🔥✌️

[@clintbradwin9703]

Someone thinking of putting a vvl in this thing nw

[@DailyDrivenSA]

Would be crazy wouldn’t it 😳🤯

[@DailyDrivenSA]

Have you seen this car before??

[@clintbradwin9703]

@DailyDrivenSA no I'm from cape Town

[@DailyDrivenSA]

@clintbradwin9703 I mean the Razzo in general ?

[@clintbradwin9703]

@@DailyDrivenSA first time nw on ur video

[@tshimologomodisane1803]

The 1.8 8V pulls lekker strong on this car, has good power to weight ratio

[@DailyDrivenSA]

The power to weight ratio is absolutely insane hey.. the handling surprised me a lot

[@Platlat...]

When are you getting a 2.L 8valve on king of the strip?

[@DailyDrivenSA]

My bro, I’ve been looking for one around here but.. no success at all 😥

[@Platlat...]

@@DailyDrivenSA here in Robertson is an green MK3 2L8V

[@robinchauvlanpretorius5275]

A nice opel 16v motor with throttles in there. Unique car

[@DailyDrivenSA]

Wow hey the possibilities are endless. Did you know about this cars ?

[@robinchauvlanpretorius5275]

Not at all. Would be even more fun if it was RWD

[@DailyDrivenSA]

@robinchauvlanpretorius5275 a RWD would be mental 🤯🤯

[@tshimologomodisane1803]

Would be nice to slap a 1900cc 8V its basically a 1.8i 8V Crankshaft with 2.3 Microbus pistons machine pin height (modified), they rev quicker than 2.0 8V and are faster especially when you put a 288° cam or 282° cam, Port & Gasflow the 1.8i 8V or 1.6i Velocity head but you will need a 1.8i sub complete assembly, swirled valves, high rev kit & Bosch 350cc or 450cc injectors this setup will be making over 100kw in JHB altitude and probably 110kw or 115kw in CPT altitude 💪😁 Or you could get a 2.0 8V stroke it to 2.1 8V with a 1.9 TDi Crankshaft (knife edged and balanced) 298° cam, headwork, bigger valves and bigger injectors, Custom fabricated adapter plate for VR6 throttle body it will rev up quicker and motor will breathe better either setup will cost + - 35K

[@DailyDrivenSA]

Geez bro, both your setup’s sounds insane for the Razzo 🤯😳😱😍 those power figures would be impressive + you get the great handling of the Razzo

[@tshimologomodisane1803]

@@DailyDrivenSA Yea the Razzo handles very good 750kg damn thats about 70-100kg's lighter than a mk1, any future plans for your mk1 Motor?

[@tshimologomodisane1803]

Nah I think a 1900cc 8V or 2.1 8V with the mods I mentioned will make way more power than 115kw maybe 130kw-140kw

[@DailyDrivenSA]

That thing would pull on this body !!

[@tshimologomodisane1803]

@@DailyDrivenSA The Razzo could easily run 13 seconds with a Cape Town stock 8V with some lekker (worked) FFZ gearbox with racing ratios

[@Gzeroy]

This particular car, nr 37, was mine, bought from Sedgefield Classic Cars. I was the second owner about 10years ago before I sold it around 2015 to Jaco. The original yellow color wasn't paint but a very thick gell coat. I don't know how long Jaco kept it, my guess is for about a year. The South African KCC Razzo was designed by late Rudi Malan who was also part of Cobra Cars in South Africa. It is based on the same principle as older Lotus cars for track racing or for everyday use, using a professional designed spaceframe chassis with a glassfibre body. It has VW Golf Mk1 underpinnings (engine, gearbox, wheels, fuel tank, dashboard). Later models had the Golf 3 instrument cluster in a factory designed dashboard. This one was a 2000 model with the Razzo factory designed dashboard, a Golf 1800 engine and set of Dellorto twin carburetors on rubbers (an idea by Lotus). It came with side wind reflectors but without side windows so I installed rubbers and plexiglass. It kept the rain water out for good but caused a hothouse situation on sunny days. The sunroof didn't help much, it ad more for looks than any purpose to keep the inside cool, and also made the removable canopy heavier. I later designed a window frame from aluminum, with the idea to put glass on the frames that can be removed when needed, but it turned out to be too heavy for the doors, making the doors to drop too low to close easily and I eventually gave up and sold the car because I didn't want to redesigned the whole door from scratch. Which I now regret. My whole idea was to make it an easy GT car. It was fun, fast, a real eye catcher and very light on fuel and very cheap to maintain. Fuel consumption at speeds of 120-160km/h was around 19km/litre. Anyone more interested can follow the page Razzo Cars on Fb.

[@ricardomoodley2466]

WOW that's absolutely phenomenal🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

[@DailyDrivenSA]

Wow thank you soo much for the detailed comment on the awesome Razzo, your comment is highly appreciated. I can see your passion for these vehicles are unmatched!! What a great car with a very very great history and character 🇿🇦😁🔥🙏🏽

[@Gzeroy]

Thank you DailyDrivenSA for featuring the Razzo. I would love to purchase a Razzo again if I can find one in original factory built condition. I have so many ideas to make it a plush GT. 😁

[@ricardomoodley2466]

I'm from durban. I love the car bro👌👌👌

[@DailyDrivenSA]

Thanks soo much bro, did you know it exists??

[@ricardomoodley2466]

@@DailyDrivenSA absolutely not bro it's the first time I have ever seen such a car but it's absolutely beautiful🙏🙏🙏

[@DailyDrivenSA]

@ricardomoodley2466 nice man !! I’m just glad I wasn’t the only one who have not seen This car yet 😁😁😁

[@ricardomoodley2466]

@@DailyDrivenSA exactly bro and for a 1.8 that thing moves👌👌👌

[@Gzeroy]

This particular car, nr 37, was mine, bought from Sedgefield Classic Cars. I was the second owner about 10years ago before I sold it around 2015 to Jaco. The original yellow color wasn't paint but a very thick gell coat. I don't know how long Jaco kept it, my guess is for about a year. The South African KCC Razzo was designed by late Rudi Malan who was also part of Cobra Cars in South Africa. It is based on the same principle as older Lotus cars for track racing or for everyday use, using a professional designed spaceframe chassis with a glassfibre body. It has VW Golf Mk1 underpinnings (engine, gearbox, wheels, fuel tank, dashboard). Later models had the Golf 3 instrument cluster in a factory designed dashboard. Mine was a 2000 model with the Razzo factory designed dashboard, a Golf 1800 engine and set of Dellorto twin carburetors on rubbers (an idea by Lotus). It came with side wind reflectors but without side windows so I installed rubbers and plexiglass. It kept the rain water out for good but caused a hothouse situation on sunny days. The sunroof didn't help much, it ad more for looks than any purpose to keep the inside cool, and also made the removable canopy heavier. I later designed a window frame from aluminum, with the idea to put glass on the frames that can be removed when needed, but it turned out to be too heavy for the doors, making the doors to drop too low to close easily and I eventually gave up and sold the car because I didn't want to redesigned the whole door from scratch. Which I now regret. My whole idea was to make it an easy GT car. It was fun, fast, a real eye catcher and very light on fuel and very cheap to maintain. Fuel consumption at speeds of 120-160km/h was around 19km/litre. Anyone more interested can follow the page Razzo Cars on Fb.

[@UmerJacobs]

A worked n/a 20v setup with throttles will make this car a monster.

[@BvDyck101]

Thats not bad, pretty cool actually 👍

[@DailyDrivenSA]

Thanks soo much man, have you heard of the Razzo before ?

[@GregoryDuToit]

Sal nice wees om te sien wate tyd die razzo sal ry op king of the strip

[@DailyDrivenSA]

I am also very curious to see !! Maybe we should line something up

[@GregoryDuToit]

@@DailyDrivenSA suma for the next episode

[@Marlin_Jahseh78]

The Razzo needs a vr6.😆

[@chenicavanrooyen2426]

🔥 that was fire

[@DailyDrivenSA]

Thanks so much man !! , have you seen this type of car before 😁😁

[@Marlin_Jahseh78]

Its a nice car.

[@Enigma-of-the-Famous]

❤

[@DailyDrivenSA]

Thank you for supporting, have you seen a Razzo before ?

[@GoofiX]

Smart Oom James, die oom en sy seuns is wel bekend inni Robi as kar manne. Gaan so an my Oom