Specter Werkes has announced plans to introduce the Corvette GTR at the SEMA Motor Show in Las Vegas.
Based on the Corvette Z06, the GTR is outfitted with a 7.0-liter twin-turbocharged LS7 V8 from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. While details are limited, the engine produces a stunning 800 hp and 800 lb-ft of torque. Other performance goodies include a StopTech STR braking system (with six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers) and a Corsa exhaust with unique tips.
In terms of styling, the Corvette features an aggressive body kit, a matte black rear fascia, and lightweight HRE CF40 carbon fiber wheels (they only weigh 22 lbs a piece) with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Zero Pressure tires. Inside, the car boasts "Spinneybeck hand-tipped leather interior accents" and various other special touches.
According to the president of Specter Werkes, Jeff Nowicki, "From the BASF pearl paint and HRE carbon wheels, to the Lingenfelter engine, there's never been a GTR like this one and we think it will resonate with sports car enthusiasts of all stripes."
Friday, October 30, 2009
Specter Werkes Corvette GTR Twin Turbo
Monday, May 25, 2009
Karvajal Designs Supercharged Corvette ZX-1
Kavajal Design has released all new Corvette ZX-1 based on the C6. For the exterior, the ZX-1 has been outfitted with a full bodykit that brings the Vette's overall width to 80-inches along with Ferrari-style side air-vents, front and rear LEDs and new alloy wheels in sizes 19'' front and 20'' at the rear. Kavajal Designs has also customized the C6's cabin which now features a pair of leather bucket seats with contrasting red stitching, flat bottomed sport steering wheel carbon and fiber dash trim just to mention a few of the upgrades.
Underneath the ZX-1's modified body, Kavajal Designs' team has added a supercharger to the standard Vette's V8 lifting output to over 620HP. In this particular car, the engine is matted to a 6-speed manual transmission. Other modifications include a sport exhaust system, upgraded brakes with Brembo discs and a race suspension.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Chevrolet Corvette by Innotech
Innotech has announced a new styling package for the C6 Corvette with additional upgrade options for the interior, brakes, wheels, suspension and engine. Compared to a stock C6 Corvette Coupe or Convertible, INNOTECH´s approach results in a more distinctive looking, sporting, and elegant body design, evoking an Italian lineage. INNOTECH Corvette features a new front and rear fascia which set it appart from competition. Combined with new INNOTECH rear window side louvres, the styling of the car stands out of the crowd. There is a choice of stock or louvered hood, with other distinctive body parts coming in 2009. A wide body kit will also be available for C6 Coupe and Convertible. All new INNOTECH body parts are made in fiberglass or carbon fibre.
Corvette interior upgrades include fine Italian or English leather and optional carbon fibre seats with leather upholstery.
For the performance, Innotech is using either LS2 (6.0L) or LS3 (6.2L), performance modified to 500 hp – 560 hp if naturally aspirated, or 600 hp – 1000 hp supercharged or twin-turbocharged. The engines are mated with Corvette 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions. Performance will therefore be suitably improved over the stock C6 Corvette, with the 560hp LS3-equipped version sporting a 3,080lb (1,400kg) curb weight, pushing its potential past that of even the Z06, while the forced induction models will rival or exceed the ZR-1's vaunted performance, though Innotech is already planning new customized versions of the Z06 and ZR-1 as well, due out in 2009. A speedster version of the C6 Corvette is also in the works, offering a total of five different body styles for the Innotech Corvette range.
With all the performance upgrade, Innotech will also provide upgrade for the braking system and wheels. A set of carbon-magnesium wheels from Dymag are also optionally available. Getting the Italo-American special slowed down again is a choice of 14in (355mm) or 15in (380mm) BAER or Brembo brakes on vented, drilled and slotted rotors with 4 or 6 piston calipers.
