This amazing version of the Suzuki Escudo or Grand Vitara is driven by Nobuhiro "Monster" Tajima, the Chairman of Suzuki Sport. Monster Tajima just drove the Suzuki Batmobile to a record seventh win in New Zealand's "Race to the Sky" hillclimb, and set a new course record in the process.

This Suzuki SUV has some really impressive specs:

2.7-liter V6 twin-turbo, producing 995 hp at 8,100 rpm
• steel space frame
• carbon/kevlar body
• sequential six-speed gearbox
• all-wheel drive
• mammoth downforce-generating aerodynamic aids, including supersized front splitter, rear wing and underbody diffuser
• all-up weight (including driver and fuel) of only 2,244 lb!

More details on this unique Suzuki and its 56-year-old pilot here.