This 2014 Palatov D2RS is a mid-engined, V8-powered race car that won the Open Class at the 2015 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb last June. Not only is this racer a proven class winner, but it could be a back road driver thanks to an Oregon title and a 50-state legal approved drivetrain. Built by the renowned shop Palatov Motorsport out of Portland, Oregon, the car is equipped with many impressive components and the seller notes additional upgrades and support are available in addition to a one-year limited warranty on all custom parts. A full video of the Pikes Peak run and detailed build thread is viewable below, and the car is turnkey and track ready.

The purposeful interior has a single driver’s seat in place but an additional passenger seat can be installed at no additional cost upon request. A CMS Arcflash electronic gauge setup with full data logging provides accurate readings, and electronic dash has Wifi capability. Although the car is street legal, the seller admits that it’s a hot, loud and rough ride on public roads, but for a serious driver and a brave friend the fun factor more than compensates.

Palatov Motorsport documented much of the development of this car, and of the sister open cockpit sister car, in 23 installments here on their web page. They campaigned a car at Pike’s Peak three years prior, so they knew plenty about the event before this build.

With a chromoly tube frame and additional roll bars installed for Pikes Peak safety, the chassis is ready for NASA’s Super Unlimited class and other events. Measuring in at 159″ long x 80″ wide x 46″ tall with a 103″ wheelbase, the seller states the car can be loaded in a standard enclosed or open trailer with at least 82″ of wheel well spacing. The current white lightweight body is adorned with sponsor and event vinyl–something it wears proudly. Palatov Motorsport also has a newer body shell available for purchase if desired.

The GM LSA 6.2-liter V8 mounted just behind the cabin is said to be almost completely stock and the exhaust is equipped with catalytic converters. Dyno results show a healthy 552 wheel horsepower on 91 octane. A Quaife 6-speed sequential gearbox and an ATB differential work to put the 530+ pound feet of torque on the tarmac — quite adequate power for a 1,900-pound machine. It’s reassuring to hear that at the end of the double-wishbone suspension are 6-piston Wilwood calipers that squeeze nearly 13-inch ventilated rotors. Adjustable Penske shocks and lightweight staggered Enkei PF01 wheels wrapped in gummy Hoosier rubber ensure good grip. The video below shows the entire winning run up the mountain. Check it out and turn up your speakers:

There aren’t many custom street approved race cars that are 50-state emissions legal. Full results of the June 28th event can be found here. With an impressive power to weight ratio, this Pikes Peak proven car could make a great weekend racer further adapted to street duty.

Since Pikes Peak the car was run at one private track test to provide a baseline correlation for future testing. The seller is including a free private track day at Oregon Raceway Park for the winner as well.