I have this fascination with the slower cars of the Bonneville Salt Flats, particularly the record-setting Subaru Justy that did 123.224 mph in 1989 (pictured above). The car was a de-stroked 1.2-liter three cylinder (sound familiar?) that was extensively modified to set the record. You can read all about it here: https://www.autoweek.com/news/a21070...salted-scooby/
(Hey, at least I got the look right!)
I often wonder what it'd take to best this record in a modern vehicle? I know 123 doesn't sound that fast. But running at Bonneville isn't like simply blasting down the highway. It's a whole other animal.
I do wonder what it'd take to get a 1.0-liter A390 to go this fast on salt? Probably a ton of work I'd think. But I have this odd fascination about bringing a "lowly" Mirage to Bonneville and besting that Justy record!