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Old 07-22-2012 | 11:53 PM
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anybody else see the plume of black smoke come out at just above idle? thats hilarious. I want to see it run after its broken in. Im curious to see what kind of fireball it makes at 3k rpm LOL.
Old 07-23-2012 | 12:01 AM
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anybody else see the plume of black smoke come out at just above idle? thats hilarious. I want to see it run after its broken in. Im curious to see what kind of fireball it makes at 3k rpm LOL.
Rotary powered flame thrower.
Old 07-23-2012 | 08:48 AM
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The video gave me horrible visions of the usual idiot at a stoplight that will not stop randomly revving his Harley.
Old 07-23-2012 | 10:21 AM
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Sweet... I can buy a 3 rotor from them for only 23K... I guess we all have to have goals in life!!
Old 07-23-2012 | 06:24 PM
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^wait what? only 23k? they said so themselves? :O
Old 07-23-2012 | 08:38 PM
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On their FB they said and I quote "Block price will be around US$44,000".
Old 07-23-2012 | 10:16 PM
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was gunna say thats a low price
Old 07-23-2012 | 10:52 PM
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damn thats a monstrosity no matter how you put it! cant wait to see it in the car and rolling
Old 07-23-2012 | 11:37 PM
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was gunna say thats a low price
44k for the 6 rotor not 3
Old 08-01-2012 | 12:01 AM
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Popping some small flames.

Old 08-01-2012 | 01:53 AM
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well done guys....cant wait t0 see this in a body and a few results...FAN Bloody Tastic....Y0U Clever bastards...

Never tell a Kiwi it can not be done....
Old 08-01-2012 | 04:51 AM
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How the heck do you get ahold of a six rotor?
Step 1: Win the PowerBall lottery.
Step 2: Make down payment to purchase 6 rotor.
Step 3: Find car long enough, or rear transverse mount....

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Old 08-01-2012 | 02:05 PM
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That's sick!!! Sounds outrageous!!
Old 08-01-2012 | 04:32 PM
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THAT IS SOOOO FREAKING AWESOME!
Old 08-02-2012 | 09:55 AM
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Never tell a Kiwi it can not be done....
I always thought 7 was the impossible.

I'll be waiting
Old 12-01-2012 | 02:54 AM
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I know this is an old thread however I went to PPRE and did a quick photoshoot on the 6-rotor. In real life it is a work of art and was impressive to say the least in real life.

Few more photos inside the link:

Up close with a world first : P.P.R.E’s 6-rotor | Maiham media
Old 03-17-2013 | 05:26 PM
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This

Impressive numbers - who said it wouldn't work ?

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Old 03-18-2013 | 02:17 PM
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OMG! It looks ready to twist the car into a steaming ball ...
Old 03-31-2013 | 08:51 PM
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If you guys haven't seen it yet...



Old 03-31-2013 | 09:39 PM
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Absolutely crazy interesting to see it at the drags
Old 03-31-2013 | 10:06 PM
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That is bad ***!!! Thanks for showing...
Old 04-01-2013 | 02:06 PM
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glad to share. look at the chassis twist when he gets on it haha. beautiful


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