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Autospeed story, Charade Shock, by MRT Performance 1 / 3
Charade Shock!
Think that all late-model Daihatsu
Charades are boring? Not this one!
Words by Michael Knowling, Pix by Julian
Edgar
At a glance…
?G200 1994 TE Charade
?1-litre turbo GTTi engine
?Cosmetics, wheels, brakes
?300 per cent power hike
A hot late-model Daihatsu Charade? Does such a thing even exist, you ask? Sure they do - you just
have to look really, really hard!
In Australia, Daihatsu offered go-fast enthusiasts the G11 and G100 Charade turbo models from 1984 to
1988. Powered by a carb-fed turbocharged three-pot, these gruff li’l critters were zappy enough to cause
some confusion at the traffic lights and provided a heap of fun for the owner. All good things come to an
end, though… Despite being ruggedly built, most 1980s factory Charade Turbos have had the life
crushed out of them years ago.
Look back on those ’80s turbo days with fondness because Daihatsu Australia has since refused to give
the Australian public a decent hi-po Charade. (The 1.5-litre F2 Charade was a pretty lame attempt). If
you want a…
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