Custom / Forged 1.8T / Helical LSD / Manual

*2023 Rhubarb Forged 1.8 Turbo | Haltech ECU | Helical LSD*

A distinctive Caterham-style lightweight sports car combining Mazda MX-5 running gear with a forged turbo engine and a range of recent mechanical improvements.

The Rhubarb offers classic kit-car character, with a compact chassis and an engine specification built around turbocharged performance.

*Engine and drivetrain*

- 1.8-litre Mazda MX-5 engine and NA/NB running gear
- Manual transmission
- Fully forged turbo engine with CP Carrillo pistons
- Balanced crank, uprated valve springs, and main/head studs
- HPE turbo
- Haltech Elite 1000 ECU with wideband, boost control and sensors
- Blackline helical limited-slip differential

*Recent work*

Torque Performances invoice totals *$6,480.42 including GST*, covering the helical LSD installation with new Timken bearings, replacement power-steering pump, dedicated steering-fluid cooler, custom heat shielding, battery and terminal work, and wheel alignment.

Additional Fredco records document cambelt, tensioner/idler and water-pump replacement, rocker-cover gasket replacement and cooling-system checks. A further battery replacement was invoiced in September 2026.

*The personalised plates ADASAP are retained by the seller and are expressly excluded from the sale.*