Conversion kit recreates Corvette body into a European-like supercar and ups power ratings to 700 or 999 hp
A Vette that looks European save for the four-eyed monster rear end that is very American muscle-looking?
Yeah, it works.
What is it called? Well, the design is by UgurSahinDesign and the engineering is done by Mallett and it has been given the Z03 Corvette moniker. Well, it is a conversion kit, not an actual model.
And what kind of converting is it doing? Well, they're adding a Vortech supercharger kit, modified by Mallett, which pumps up the output on the LS7 (7.0 liter) V8 to 700 hp from the standard 512. Or you can opt for the APS Twin-Turbo Hammer Conversion which ups power to 999 horses.
The full-blast 999 hp version will set you back...let's see, now, that's 69,000 US dollars for the body conversion kit, not including the actual Corvette Z06, which you would have to buy yourself. Then there's the 35,795 bucks for upping power to 999 horses - a princely sum, as they say.
If you want to save a few bucks, like say, 3,000, you can opt for the 700 hp version. Cheapskate, that one may be, to sacrifice 300 hp for only 3,000 bucks. But, hey, if these guys are handing out horsepower at 10 bucks a point, suddenly this all sounds very affordable.
For more details, see source link with the press release.
Source: jalopnik.com
Press Release (Click to expand)
UgurSahinDesign Mallett Z03 Press Release
"Since the first press release early 2008 Ugur Sahin and his team have been involved in a lot of preparations to take the Z03 concept from art to parts.
Several exterior design adjustments have been made for optimal engine cooling and improved downforce. The headlight units have been shaped into a more aggressive, yet distinctive design to fit the shape of the new powerdome hood.
For fabrication and engine tuning of the limited Corvette series Ugur Sahin Design has teamed up with Mallett Cars from Berea, Ohio.
Mallett Cars has a long history with racing Corvettes and the Mallett brothers have tuned and upgraded hundreds of Corvettes over the years.
Now that Ugur Sahin Design and Mallett Cars have set their minds on the Corvette C6, they are aiming to push the bar even higher for the American performance car enthusiasts.
Proof of this statement is that Mallett Cars has developed a full 24000 mile/ two year guaranteed 999 hp Twin Turbo engine upgrade, which makes the Mallett Z03 the most powerful Corvette series ever produced. Every body part will be precision engineered by the state of the art engineering equipments to ensure the maximum build quality.
Pricing of the conversion of your Corvette C6 or Z06 into a USD Mallett Z03 is set at $ 69.000 for the full bodywork conversion including reference class paintwork.
Pricing does not include cost of the donor vehicle, which will be supplied by the customer.
The Mallett Z03 will be available with two optional performance packages based on the GM's LS7
engines, a 700 hp supercharged conversion and a 999 hp twin turbo conversion.
Mallett Z03 700 hp Dead Blow Hammer Conversion $ 32,700.00
Technical specifications:
Vortech Supercharger Kit w/ Mallett Modifications
Custom Designed Fuel System Upgrade
Custom Ported LS7 Heads, Flow Matched & CC Matched
Custom Ported / Polished 90mm Throttle Body
Custom Mallett Billet Monster Camshaft
Custom Crower Valve Springs
Custom Crower Titanium Valve Spring Retainers
Cometic Headgaskets
Manley 4340 Chrome-moly Push-rods
2618 Alloy LS Series Pistons & Rings
K1 Technologies Forged Connecting Rods
Clevite 77 Coated Engine Bearings
Professionally Balanced Rotating Assembly Service
Kooks Headers, Cats & X-Pipe
Corsa Touring Muffler System
Mallett Body Graphics & Seat Embroidery
Mallett Custom Shifter
Custom Number Plaque
Custom ECM Calibration With Dyno Tune4.0 C6 ZO6 Corvette 700hpn
Mallett Z03 999 hp APS Twin Turbo Hammer Conversion $ 35,795.00
Technical specifications:
APS Twin Turbo Hammer Conversion
Custom Designed Fuel System Upgrade
Custom Ported LS7 Heads, Flow Matched & CC Matched
Custom Ported / Polished 90mm Throttle Body
Custom Mallett Billet Monster Camshaft
Custom Crower Valve Springs
Custom Crower Titanium Valve Spring Retainers
Cometic Headgaskets
Manley 4340 Chrome-moly Push-rods
2618 Alloy LS Series Pistons & Rings
K1 Technologies Forged Connecting Rods
Clevite 77 Coated Engine Bearings
Professionally Balanced Rotating Assembly Service
Mallett Body Graphics & Seat Embroidery
Mallett Custom Shifter
Custom Number Plaque
Custom ECM Calibration With Dyno Tune
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