Really Weird Car..

BaylorCamaro · 02-24-2010, 02:02 PM

So I was on 290 leaving Houston and I came across this.. What is it?

kdbolt70 · 02-24-2010, 02:04 PM

Its the C7!!!

Fritostud · 02-24-2010, 02:05 PM

I think it's one of those Horrible Mcnasty's!!

...seriously though. Looks to be just a kit car with the mid engine.

philthy · 02-24-2010, 02:13 PM

That's the new Fugly2000.

IndyDave · 02-24-2010, 02:13 PM

Prototype for the new space shuttle???

Da Hose · 02-24-2010, 02:17 PM

OMG...It's the new Z-28 test mule....quick, post it to the main page!!!! ROTFLMAO

CamaroSkooter · 02-24-2010, 02:20 PM

Kit car. Has to be.

Makes my head hurt, though...

Indpowr · 02-24-2010, 02:20 PM

The car is a Manta Mirage kit car...
Background:
Two brothers Brad and Tim Lovette in California designed the Manta Mirage during the early 70's. They were into road racing and building fiberglass bodies for Cam-Am racing cars at the time and decided there was a market for a street legal version of a Cam-Am racer. So the Manta Mirage was born.

Most Manta's usually have a 327ci to 350ci, though there are some out there with engines as big as the 454 and 460ci. At only 1500lbs., these machines are brutal to drive. Staying at the speed limits can in themselves be a real challenge. The Manta can average well over 25mpg with a 350, and has a cruise range in excess of 600 miles highway. They are now becoming a rare find, and most usually sell for as little as $15,000.00 A properly equipped Manta Mirage with a 350, may easily take some of your favorite production road machines. This page is intended to serve as a small contribution to those who appreciate the sleek Manta Mirage."

Another one

philthy · 02-24-2010, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indpowr

The car is a Manta Mirage kit car...
"The Manta Mirage Can Be Described Very Simply...a Thoroughbred. Manta Mirage, the exclusive hand-built sports car designed for the man who needs even more pleasure from his motoring than that offered by the normal sports cars-designed and styled from the 200 mph Can-Am sports cars of the racing world. The Manta Mirage combines breathtaking performance with completely civilized road manners....

Yeah, it's breathtaking, for sure.

Breathtakingly ugly!

Indpowr · 02-24-2010, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philthy

Yeah, it's breathtaking, for sure.

Breathtakingly ugly!

I changed the info...

Trying to find better words..LOL

Chief Bob · 02-24-2010, 02:29 PM

CamaroSkooter · 02-24-2010, 02:29 PM

Hey, it took my breathe away....but for entirely different reasons...

nyycamarogirl · 02-24-2010, 02:31 PM

its probably fun as hell to drive though

marcgo2 · 02-24-2010, 02:32 PM

Why does it have a Chevy logo on the back?

02-24-2010, 02:02 PM	#1
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	Really Weird Car.. So I was on 290 leaving Houston and I came across this.. What is it? __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

02-24-2010, 02:04 PM	#2
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	Its the C7!!! __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

02-24-2010, 02:13 PM	#4
philthy Drives: 1971 Monte Carlo/2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb Township, MI Posts: 823 View My Garage	That's the new Fugly2000. __________________ 2024 Camaro SS convertible 2010 Camaro 2LT 2019 Cadillac CTS 1971 Monte Carlo

02-24-2010, 02:13 PM	#5
IndyDave Drives: '10 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 715	Prototype for the new space shuttle??? __________________ Black 2LT, RS package, Polished Wheels,Hurst Short Throw MRT V2 Exhaust, Injen CAI, Silver Rally Stripes, Sun Roof Heritage Grille, 30% Window Tint, Splash Guards

02-24-2010, 02:20 PM	#8
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	The car is a Manta Mirage kit car... Background: Two brothers Brad and Tim Lovette in California designed the Manta Mirage during the early 70's. They were into road racing and building fiberglass bodies for Cam-Am racing cars at the time and decided there was a market for a street legal version of a Cam-Am racer. So the Manta Mirage was born. Most Manta's usually have a 327ci to 350ci, though there are some out there with engines as big as the 454 and 460ci. At only 1500lbs., these machines are brutal to drive. Staying at the speed limits can in themselves be a real challenge. The Manta can average well over 25mpg with a 350, and has a cruise range in excess of 600 miles highway. They are now becoming a rare find, and most usually sell for as little as $15,000.00 A properly equipped Manta Mirage with a 350, may easily take some of your favorite production road machines. This page is intended to serve as a small contribution to those who appreciate the sleek Manta Mirage." Another one Last edited by Indpowr; 02-24-2010 at 02:30 PM.

02-24-2010, 02:05 PM	#3
Fritostud Drives: 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 120	I think it's one of those Horrible Mcnasty's!! ...seriously though. Looks to be just a kit car with the mid engine.

02-24-2010, 02:17 PM	#6
Da Hose ACCOUNT HOZED BY GN...... Drives: 2011 SGM 2SS/RS #26731 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 5,891 View My Garage	OMG...It's the new Z-28 test mule....quick, post it to the main page!!!! ROTFLMAO

02-24-2010, 02:20 PM	#7
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Kit car. Has to be. Makes my head hurt, though...

02-24-2010, 02:29 PM	#11
Chief Bob Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 SIM CTF Car M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 883	__________________ 2012 ZL1,CTF Car, SIM MN6, Polished Wheels,The Rare Flat Black Insert. Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

02-24-2010, 02:31 PM	#13
nyycamarogirl Camaro Girl Drives: 2010 Camaro LS, SIM M6, 315hp Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Philly/South Jersey & Cville, VA Posts: 138 View My Garage	its probably fun as hell to drive though

02-24-2010, 02:32 PM	#14
marcgo2 Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: IL Posts: 339	Why does it have a Chevy logo on the back? __________________

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