Excellent Bad Idea: Drakan Spyder

If you’re looking for a way to cheat death and have a lot of fun on four wheels instead of two, the Drakan Spyder is worth checking out. The little two seater comes with a big V8 and a minimalist body, guaranteeing explosive acceleration for those who dare to climb inside.

Here’s another Excellent Bad Idea.

You might remember this little thing when it was shown off on Jay Leno’s Garage back in 2016.

Made by InoKinetic, repair shop that specializes in tuning Lotus cars, it does adhere to the lightness and simplicity principle which helped make the British brand famous. The wet weight for the Drakan Spyder is just 2,000 lbs.

But it also borrows a page from Carroll Shelby’s book, shoving an LS3 V8 like what was used in the C6 Corvette behind the seats. Like a ‘Vette, it has a fiberglass body, you know, for lightness.

That combination of lightness, simplicity, and a thumping engine makes for oodles of fun. Plus, it comes with a stick shift, the transaxle being similar to what a Porsche 996 uses. Not bad for a car that could get you into a whole lot of trouble.

Some think the Drakan Spyder is no longer being made. However, InoKinetic dropped an update video recently to make sure everyone knows it’s still on the market. We couldn’t be happier.

Obviously, this car isn’t for everyone. People who like comfort, crumple zones, and not getting bugs stuck in their teeth aren’t going to have a good time in a Drakan Spyder. While it absolutely would work as a fun track toy, keep in mind the thing is street legal, so you could register and drive it around town.

Considering all the distracted drivers in their trucks and SUVs, you might experience some hair-raising moments. But if you’re looking to cheat death, that’s certainly one way to do it. Plus, with all that power and razor-sharp handling, you might be able to get out of the way in time and have a fun doing it.