ZR1 - Convertible

Moose · 08-12-2009, 08:39 AM

I saw this at a recent car show;

nUcLeArEnVoY · 08-12-2009, 08:43 AM

Cool, I guess, but man, that car is guaranteed to be worth something 30 years from now, I don't see why he'd hack it up like that. Sacrificed some performance too in the process.

CamaroScotty · 08-12-2009, 08:45 AM

Well, you got a WOW out of me! Guess ya gotta be a Vette Camaro guy to appreciate this!

Moose · 08-12-2009, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

Well, you got a WOW out of me! Guess ya gotta be a Vette Camaro guy to appreciate this!

Must be Scotty!

Alot of people walked past thinking it was just another C6 'vert!

Impressive car!

manimsoblack · 08-12-2009, 12:38 PM

Dave McFly · 08-12-2009, 12:46 PM

i don't think they 'hacked it up' but simply put the ZR1 drive train and cosmetic bits on a C6 'vert. i remember a few years ago a guy made a 1 of none C5 Z06 'vert it was so well done made me wonder why the 'general did not do it first

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Black5thgen · 08-12-2009, 02:17 PM

I think it looks nice, probably just a base C6 vert with a ZR1 conversion. I always thought that GM should offer a vert Z06 now that the ZR1 is the top vette. There were a couple C4 ZR-1's built as concepts in the 90's.

Dave McFly · 08-12-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Black5thgen

There were a couple C4 ZR-1's built as concepts in the 90's.

I remember those, but they are not very easy to do as the ZR-1 rear end body work was wider than a stock C4 mostly to clear the VERY wide for the time tires.

Rogue Leader · 08-12-2009, 04:47 PM

Probably a lot easier to cut the roof off a real ZR1 than to change out ALL the body parts, seats, engine, etc to make it a Vert.

Heck I bet the parts are nearly just bolt in to convert it....

ssump29 · 08-12-2009, 04:51 PM

That is illegal for that car. I was told by the design team that they couldn't have a vert in the ZR1 because of the power aspect, that in the USA its consider dangerous. Thats one of the reason the new McLearn SLR isn't going to be sold in the states because its illegal given the amount of power the car makes. So I hope he never gets pulled over in that thing.

SSmoked · 08-12-2009, 04:58 PM

im pretty sure thats a legit ZR1. look at the rims, brakes, hood, motor cover, fenders, carbon fibre front splitter/side skirts,embroided seats. theres no way in hell a guy converted a c6 convertable to a zr1 that would cost a fortune.

Stooph · 08-12-2009, 05:09 PM

was this at the GONE Meet up on Rt 1 New Brunswick's On the Border?

Rogue Leader · 08-12-2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssump29

That is illegal for that car. I was told by the design team that they couldn't have a vert in the ZR1 because of the power aspect, that in the USA its consider dangerous. Thats one of the reason the new McLearn SLR isn't going to be sold in the states because its illegal given the amount of power the car makes. So I hope he never gets pulled over in that thing.

Thats so compltely 100% not true. Firstly you can modify your car however you'd like as long as it passes all emissions and safety standards for its vehicle type and year. Secondly there are plenty of topless 500+ HP cars road legal in the US, including the Viper (600 HP), the Murcielago LP640 roadster (640 HP), the new Audi R8 V10 Version (518 HP)will be as well, and the Porsche Carerra GT (605 HP). The McLaren SLR Stirling Moss Edition which is what i think you're referring to is extremely limited production and because it doesn't have a windshield won't pass US crash standards, hence its not being brought here.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 08-12-2009, 05:25 PM

LOL, that's awesome!

08-12-2009, 08:39 AM	#1
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08-12-2009, 12:46 PM	#6
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	i don't think they 'hacked it up' but simply put the ZR1 drive train and cosmetic bits on a C6 'vert. i remember a few years ago a guy made a 1 of none C5 Z06 'vert it was so well done made me wonder why the 'general did not do it first . __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

08-12-2009, 04:47 PM	#9
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08-12-2009, 04:51 PM	#10
ssump29 LOL at most people here. Drives: 2005 GTO,2006 M6, 2007 300 Touring Join Date: May 2009 Location: MI Posts: 1,331 View My Garage	That is illegal for that car. I was told by the design team that they couldn't have a vert in the ZR1 because of the power aspect, that in the USA its consider dangerous. Thats one of the reason the new McLearn SLR isn't going to be sold in the states because its illegal given the amount of power the car makes. So I hope he never gets pulled over in that thing. __________________ Number 5952. oh yeahhhhhhh

08-12-2009, 04:58 PM	#11
SSmoked Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1 #1255 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O' Canada Posts: 1,279	im pretty sure thats a legit ZR1. look at the rims, brakes, hood, motor cover, fenders, carbon fibre front splitter/side skirts,embroided seats. theres no way in hell a guy converted a c6 convertable to a zr1 that would cost a fortune. __________________

08-12-2009, 08:43 AM	#2
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	Cool, I guess, but man, that car is guaranteed to be worth something 30 years from now, I don't see why he'd hack it up like that. Sacrificed some performance too in the process.

08-12-2009, 08:45 AM	#3
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	Well, you got a WOW out of me! Guess ya gotta be a Vette Camaro guy to appreciate this!

08-12-2009, 02:17 PM	#7
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	I think it looks nice, probably just a base C6 vert with a ZR1 conversion. I always thought that GM should offer a vert Z06 now that the ZR1 is the top vette. There were a couple C4 ZR-1's built as concepts in the 90's.

08-12-2009, 05:09 PM	#12
Stooph Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, New Jersey Posts: 265	was this at the GONE Meet up on Rt 1 New Brunswick's On the Border? __________________ Ordered: 26Jun2009 Built: 09Sep2009 Delivered: 21Sep2009 2010 2SS Cyber Grey Metallic Camaro

08-12-2009, 05:25 PM	#14
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	LOL, that's awesome! __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

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