The Blackjack Zero, a reverse trike configuration car, has been around for a while powered by a VW flat four engine. They’ve just come out with a version powered by a Moto Guzzi V-Twin which, to my eye, looks better and fits in the tradition of the old Morgan 3 wheelers. Although they have some photos on their site, it must be a very recent development because all of the information is still about the VW version.
More companies are making variants of these reverse trike 2 seaters but so far my favorite is the ACE Cycle Car. The Blackjack is more of a modern interpretation. Interesting.
Matt in NC says
Looks like a bunch of fun, except that crate Guzzi motors probably cost more than an S&S motor here in the states.
Mayakovski says
I bet it would sound awesome to drive.
Nicolas says
Basically the front bumper function is supported by the exhaust pipes … 😉
Cool looking toy
hoyt says
I’ll second Mayakovski’s comment.
I get compliments on the music my V11 makes.
If the valve train were more quiet, the deep exhaust note would be more audible at idle.
This is a very cool deal. The sleek design with the rumble of a Guzzi emanating from it would be sweet.
todd says
Wait, this means they have an adapter to mount a Guzzi motor in the rear of my bug…
-todd
Ride says
“Wait, this means they have an adapter to mount a Guzzi motor in the rear of my bug”
Except you would have 5 reverse gears and one forward :>)
ROHORN says
Until you flip the ring gear/diff assembly……
OTTO MANN says
I LIKE THIS, A VERY NICE MACHINE. WHERE IS THE SHOW ROOM? .
todd says
flipping the ring gear is a simple procedure in a VW. If you can change your oil you can flip the ring gear.
-todd
JC says
I can’t help but wonder what the mpg is for this?
Even with the open top and essentially open wheel design, I can’t imagine it being all that bad considering how small and light it is.
Mark Smith says
Would you need to flip the ring gear? We have to flip it to get it to work in this front location, but not for a normal – rear app – bug perhaps?