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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.
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