Sam1647545489 Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 http://www.forgeline.com/product_images/product-small_image-74.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/38350-3/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+067.JPG http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/38356-3/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+069.JPG http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/38359-3/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+070.JPG http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/38368-3/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+073.JPG http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/38371-3/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+074.JPG http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/38377-3/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+076.JPG http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/38389-3/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+080.JPG http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/38401-3/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+084.JPG http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/38410-3/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+087.JPG Designed by the Roadster shop and artist Eric Brockmeyer, Blomquists’s “C1RS” Corvette is a striking blend of hand formed aluminum and carbon fiber built in step with today’s F-1 race cars. It also served as the launch platform for The Roadster Shop’s new C1 line of Corvette chassis. Mated with Detroit Speed & Engineering suspension components, Brembo 14 ½” 6-piston brakes and one off custom spindle mount Forgeline wheels, the car’s ground hugging underpinnings served it well in the mandatory Autocross competition at the Goodguys PPG Nationals (Street Machine of the Year award criteria calls for all participants to log at least 3 laps on the Autocross course). With Phil Gerber doing the driving the ‘Vette posted the fastest lap of the event in 32.222 effortless seconds. Onlookers claimed it looked like the car was merely out for a Sunday drive while blowing the doors off the other 31 Street Machine of the Year competitors. Under the hand-formed hood lies the heart of the beast – a 618 horsepower LS7 by Turnkey Engines producing 640ft lbs of torque. Custom stainless 2-inch primary headers emit a throaty roar and the Bowler T-56 transmission gets it flying in a hurry. Aesthetically, the cars low, smooth lines give it spectacular curb appeal. Everything on the ’Vette has been changed, massaged, smoothed and redesigned by The Roadster Shop staying true to Brockmeyer’s original design. The entire front end is custom formed from sixty-thousandths sheet aluminum including all grills, grille surrounds, front bumper and grille bar. One off headlights with billet trim rings, carbon fiber side louvers, a recessed cove and a completely restyled rear end would make even Zora Arkus Duntov envious. Being a roadster, the car’s interior plays a dominant roll in its overall look and feel. The custom formed seats are adorned in Italian red leather with Alcantara suede accents. The aluminum dash is hand-sculpted to perfection housing Classic Instruments carbon fiber gauges. The waterfall center console was also made by hand and the F-1 inspired foot pedals would make former Ferrari team driver Michael Schumacher feel right at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jizzle Juice Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 That is so damn hot!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94TanRanger Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 pictures dont do that car justice, it was so badass in person. we saw it friday night cruising and then at the show sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 I would so love to drive that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinHawk1647545499 Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 yes hot but its missing the review mirror on the dash. would be hotter if it had that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 That is pimp and more like what the batmobile should've looked like instead of the heaping pile of monstrosity they used in the last one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 I dont really care for old cars, but that is freakin sweet!!! I need one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Holy shit yes, that car is so right in every way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znperformance Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 you're a big baller go buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hottest thing ever posted on cr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 front wheels could use a spacer to make the offset more aggressive, but other than that, it's an EPIC WIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibies Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 gauges look like they're from a motorcycle, and I'm not digging the pedals growing up from the floor like that... other than that it looks like a sweet ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 That is a beautiful car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1647545496 Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Impressive. i wanna see what they get when they base one on a C2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 That is very sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUPITTSBURGH427 Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 That engine gives me a fucking hard on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 That thing is fucking ugly.. especially the wheels. I do like the engine though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 I dont really care for old cars, but that is freakin sweet!!! I need one of those. Is any part in that car old? aside from the inspiration of the design? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOWLX Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Dam i cant beleive i missed this there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Is any part in that car old? aside from the inspiration of the design? No, that must be why I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 This may be a tangent.. but why is a car like this considered eligible for the show? It's not '72 or older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Oh yes....UNGHhhhhhh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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