That's not off-road, that's gravel.

the problem with the mini off road was the sump was somewhat vulnerable

also the beetle is too wide for your criteria anyway

I wasn't saying it was. I'm just comparing a similar vehicle class with a different engine arrangement

A mini couldn't do that methinks

not without being lifted and would ideally want wider wheels pushing it over the 55in

the clearance is the main issue though, like I said the sump is pretty vulnerable

I honestly wouldn't think a trike would do well on that either though

holy shit

I've been down a road like that in multiple normal fwd cars, tire placement ends up being the most important thing.

https://www.lada.ru/fotos/about/1488371531_lada_4x4_5d_099.jpg

it's 11 inches over on width but it would be ideal, and cheap

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1983-Lada-2105-classic-1300-MANUAL-1-3-LEATHER-INTERIOR-TOP-OF-THE-RANGE/173419260000?hash=item286097e860%3Ag%3AQ0cAAOSwdNZbLuBN&_sacat=0&_nkw=lada&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xlada.TRS0 want

Lol we ain't got Ladas

closest appx is the Wrangler, CJ and YJ

And the Samurai/Jimny

If you're in the US you could bring anything in over 25yrs right?

Yeah, but import fees, and then parts, etc

A working lada niva is probably gonna cost like 3-4k USD with import fees

they are not expensive cars

A running Samurai is like 1500

significantly larger than the niva though

is it?

the niva is a tiny hatchback basically

but with awd

it's a weird little thing

I think they're the same size

Oh I didn't know how slim the samurai was

damn

the samurai is probably the best option then really

Just get a Mirage with a lift kit

that isn't real

it's a mirage

Me: no crazy mods for this car. Its an econobox. Its meant to be efficient, and its never gonna be a sports car.

Also me: ...and then after the turbo upgrade I'll get a new cam!

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/goodwood-festival-speed-2018/top-ten-fastest-times-2018-festival-speed

I wouldn't pour money into a cruze, you'll hit power plateau very quickly and you'd be better off spending the money on a second project car with a less limiting engine in terms of tuning

@LOGiK intellectually i know that. But its hard to resist lol.

I probably won't do turbo or cam upgrades. But with upgraded intercooler lines, upgraded transmission, and a tune i can easily get the car to 250hp.

upgrading your transmission seems like you're suggesting some expensive work