Sponsors


The $43,044 supercar


Factory Five Racing has been busy testing a modified version of its supercar, the GTM. The car featured here utilizes a Corvette Z06 LS6 with 405 hp and a stock G50 5 speed Porsche gearbox.

This test car features:

· Corvette Z-06 Engine

· Porsche 911 gearbox

· CCW C14 Corsair Wheels and Toyo Proxes RA-1 Tires

· Stereo sound system

· Powdercoated chassis

Specs

Engine
Configuration Pushrod 16V V-8 aluminum block and heads
Displacement 346 CID / 5665 cc
Bore and Stroke 3.90 x 3.62 in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Induction Multi-port Fuel Injection
Maximum Horsepower 405 @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 400 @ 4800 rpm
Redline 6500 rpm
Drivetrain
Transmission 5 speed manual
Final drive ratio 3.44:1 limited slip
Clutch 9.5 in. single disc
Suspension
Front suspension type Independent double arm
Rear suspension type Independent double arm
Shock-Springs Koni Brand coil over w/ride height and rebound adjustment
Steering Rack and pinion 3.25 turns lock-lock
Brakes Vented 13 in. front discs / Vented 12 in. rear discs
Wheels CCW C14 Corsair
Tires Toyo Proxes RA-1 245/40/18 F 335/30/18 R
Vehicle
Weight 2375 lbs
Weight Distribution F/R 40.1/59.9 (%)
Wheelbase 101 in.
Overall length 171.5 in.
Front Track 60.5 in.
Rear Track 62.0 in.
Overall height 42.5 in.
Overall width 74 in.
Ground clearance 4.25 in.
Fuel Capacity 18 Gallons
Construction
Layout Mid engine RWD Coupe
Frame Tubular space frame
Roll cage Frame integral 6 point roll cage
Sub-structure Aluminum paneling riveted and bonded to frame
Restraint System Manual 3 point belts
Interior
Features Tilt steering wheel, titanium shift knob
AM/FM/CD Stereo
Options Adjustable driver seat tracks

Cost

Kit Price:
Base kit price $19,900
Seat track $69
Donor Corvette:
2001 Corvette Z06 24,000 miles $10,500
Replacement radiator $160
Replacement front upper control arm $157
Replacement front lower control arm $208
Drivetrain:
1991 Porsche 911 transaxle w/ starter $2,400
Replacement clutch $380
CV joints $80
Exterior:
Paint Job $7,000
Wheels $900
Tires $875
Interior:
Stereo $280
Speakers $135
Total: $43,044.00

Yes, $43,044. Not bad for a car that outperforms most other supercars. The folks at Factory Five Racing also managed to fit the 505-hp LS7 Corvette engine in the chassis kit with some modification for out-of-this-world performance.


About this entry