Like idea of Euro mid-engined chassis with 505hp Z06 motor?
I was thinking that the new Corvette's Z06 motor is pretty incredible, but the chassis has been lacking in steering feel and nimbleness (I haven't driven the Z06 version - which weighs over 40% more than the Ultima and laps the Ring in 7:42.9 on runflat tires)
Chevy recently announced that they are going to be making the motor for sale as a crate engine for around $15k.
I thought about this for awhile and decided that the Ultima with new Z06 motor (actually cheaper than alot of the recommended custom small-block Chevy motors) might be an INCRDIBLE package.
The new Z06 motor, while 427cid or 7.0L, is actually built on a small aluminum block, so it should fit right in.
Anyone else think this would be a monster with great reliablity and driveability? 505hp (with smog gear - should be more without), 470ft-lbs with a flat torque curve, 7k rpm redline, dry sump, etc.
The Ultima is a lightweight street-legal road car that holds the record for 0-100-0mph and is designed by Lee Noble (of Noble Sports cars). See: http://www.ultimacars.com/
Chevy recently announced that they are going to be making the motor for sale as a crate engine for around $15k.
I thought about this for awhile and decided that the Ultima with new Z06 motor (actually cheaper than alot of the recommended custom small-block Chevy motors) might be an INCRDIBLE package.
The new Z06 motor, while 427cid or 7.0L, is actually built on a small aluminum block, so it should fit right in.
Anyone else think this would be a monster with great reliablity and driveability? 505hp (with smog gear - should be more without), 470ft-lbs with a flat torque curve, 7k rpm redline, dry sump, etc.
The Ultima is a lightweight street-legal road car that holds the record for 0-100-0mph and is designed by Lee Noble (of Noble Sports cars). See: http://www.ultimacars.com/