Ugur Sahin Corvette Z03, 999HP

NewSong · 04-15-2009, 03:20 PM

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http://www.motorauthority.com/750hp-...roduction.html

Ugur Sahin, the Dutch-based designer of the previous Ferrari Dino study, has plans to put one of his latest creations, the stunning Z03 Corvette concept into production. The car looks similar to the Dino concept, as well as the Ferrari 599-based Vandenbrink GTO but is designed around a much cheaper donor car to make it more accessible.

Ugur Sahin, and his self-titled Ugur Sahin Design group, have now joined forces with Ohio-based Mallett Cars to start building the cars. You may remember Mallet as the same company that offered a widebody V8 conversion for the Pontiac Solstice, and now it will be working on fabrication and engine tuning of the limited Corvette series.

The custom Corvette Z03 is in fact based on a humble Corvette C6 (or optional Z06), a car that already features an excellent chassis to build upon. Co-founder of Ugur Sahin Design, Axel van Mourik, was impressed by the Corvette's proven track record in motorsports and this ended up making it an attractive choice for the design company.

The range topping model is expected to weigh somewhere around 1375kg, making it some 20kg lighter than the Z06 although there have been other reports stating that it could be up to 40kg less than its donor car. Power will come from either a supercharged LS7 7.0L V8 with around 700hp (522kW) on tap or a 999hp (748kW) version of the engine fitted with a APS twin-turbo system. Other modifications include a new fuel system, ported heads, reinforced internals, a high-flow exhaust kit, a custom shifter and unique badging.

The project has had help from various partners, including former Corvette chief engineer, Dave McLellan, which should ensure that the Z03 drives as well as it looks.

Pricing of the conversion of your Corvette C6 or Z06 into the stunning Z03 starts at $69,000 for the full bodywork, and increases by $32,700 for the supercharger kit and $ 35,795 for the twin-turbo system.

I want mine in white.

ragingclue · 04-15-2009, 03:42 PM

Can you imagine trying to hook up 999hp to just the rear wheels with DOT-approved rubber?

I can't. I'd like to try though.

NewSong · 04-15-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ragingclue

Can you imagine trying to hook up 999hp to just the rear wheels with DOT-approved rubber?

I can't. I'd like to try though.

Well, to be honest, 99% of drivers would never come close to using half of that power on normal street use. This car is the equivalent of a nuclear weapon. You have the power but don't want to use it unless absolutely necessary.

Crimson92 · 04-15-2009, 04:41 PM

that looks amazing

InsaneSkippy · 04-15-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NewSong

Well, to be honest, 99% of drivers would never come close to using half of that power on normal street use. This car is the equivalent of a nuclear weapon. You have the power but don't want to use it unless absolutely necessary.

Fuck that, I'd drop more bombs than G-dub with that thing...

adrian1480 · 04-15-2009, 05:19 PM

I came. twice.

ejazbmw · 04-15-2009, 05:24 PM

ArmyBimmerDude · 04-15-2009, 05:45 PM

Newsong is right. This isn't a 4000lbs+ car. It's barely over 3000lbs with 1000hp. You'll probably kill yourself and anyone within 50 meters.

Spec 1 · 04-15-2009, 05:51 PM

Wowee, look at that hood. hubba hubba.

NewSong · 04-15-2009, 06:11 PM

They should force people to take a driver's safety course before purchase of this car.

OBI_agent · 04-15-2009, 06:44 PM

Awesome design on the Z06......I will take mine in the red please......and the normal LS7 engine with 505hp......I think 505hp is enough for me

Draman · 04-15-2009, 08:55 PM

It looks like it has racing seats, I wonder if the interior is left alone otherwise. This body shell + corvette underpinnings + redone interior would be a sick car!

ben14142001 · 04-15-2009, 09:02 PM

That's insane.

jeremyc74 · 04-15-2009, 10:16 PM

I think the side profile looks great, but from the front it looks a little awkward. Serious power though!

DrunkOnJ20 · 04-16-2009, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec 1

Wowee, look at that hood. hubba hubba.

+1. Best thing on the car IMO.

adrian1480 · 04-16-2009, 04:16 AM

forget the engine. Just put the full body package on and an exhaust. I'm good.

Schn3ll · 04-16-2009, 06:42 AM

I love the s/c vs. turbo upgrade pricing.... like who wouldn't shell out the extra 3 grand for 300 more hp???

hks786 · 04-16-2009, 08:15 AM

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hks786 · 04-16-2009, 08:16 AM

Red for me. I love this beast!

OBI_agent · 04-16-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by OBI_agent

Awesome design on the Z06......I will take mine in the red please......and the normal LS7 engine with 505hp......I think 505hp is enough for me

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Originally Posted by hks786

Red for me. I love this beast!

Haha....

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exidisjon · 04-16-2009, 10:39 AM

Damn. Im not a corvette person but this looks kinda sexy and power is just DAMN.

ArmyBimmerDude · 04-16-2009, 10:43 AM

I will say this though. Why would anyone buy a ZR-1 with this upgrade available? The ZO6 and ZR-1 were nearly identical in performance stock. Amazing.

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