Thoughts on the Equus Bass 770? - Page 5

Q'smuscle · 01-16-2014, 10:37 PM

Wow! that actually looks nice!

Sven59 · 01-17-2014, 12:17 AM

Is it worth 3 1/3 Z/28s? Math in public I know and fractions to boot, I had to get my old third grade math book out.

Dropspeed · 01-17-2014, 12:19 AM

I looked at the 3 they have on display at the NAIAS today while I was there. There are neat vehicles, but nowhere near the fit and finish of a Chevy Camaro or any other off the line vehicle.

I know this is a start up company....But after 6 years in the making and for the asking price they should have taken the time to clean the inside of the wheels and detail the vehicles better. (Everything behind the spokes was dirty from driving it) The leather on the dash was loose, the radio display (flat screen) looked out of place with the retro interior. There were so many fine details that could have been overlooked for a kit car.......but not for something the same price as a Ferrari.

I am trying not to knock it but asking someone for $260K+ for a car it better be perfect.

Now on the opposite end of the spectrum Bob Lutz company VL that has the Fisker body with the LS9 motors in them for sale......Those things looked great and like they were factory installed. they start at about $190K

http://www.vl-automotive.com/

Matt

Todd in Vancouver · 01-17-2014, 12:26 AM

Couldn't agree more and when the make up of the Z28 is taken into account and that it's punching way above its class the price is reasonable.

1leNPP · 01-17-2014, 12:57 AM

I think people would have been more happy if GM came in with a Base Z28 using ZL1 brakes at 67k and made the CCB brakes a 8k option so GM could have there 75k price
they think they needed. I think that would have been a win win for the customers and GM.

Blk-Ice · 01-17-2014, 06:46 AM

Equus Bass 770: The $250,000 muscle car

Tucked quietly in a back corner of Michigan Hall is an intriguing new car creating buzz at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. At first glance, the Equus Bass 770 may appear to be a classic Ford Mustang, but a closer look reveals a limited-production supercar dressed in vintage clothing.

This modern muscle car evokes the passion of the great designs and nameplates of the 1960s and 1970s, incorporating styling elements from a number of different models but most noticeably the silhouette and fastback roofline of the iconic Ford Mustang.

Beneath classic lines lie the latest elements of automotive technology — an aluminum chassis, aluminum body lined with carbon fiber, Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, GM's Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension and Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

The Bass 770 is powered by the General Motors LS9 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine that also powers the Chevrolet C6 Corvette ZR1. The 640 horsepower is delivered through a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Performance specs from Equus indicate a top speed of 200 mph and 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds.

Swacer · 01-17-2014, 06:55 AM

I personally think its great

PalmerGA · 01-17-2014, 06:59 AM

That's a hell of a car. Notice they use a Corvette engine to deliver the goods!

DRKS1D3 · 01-17-2014, 07:00 AM

$250,000 for a chopped up, GM-powered, '67 Mustang with HID's off of a 5th Gen Camaro? Hahahahahaha!

Man, that's hilarious!!!

Blk-Ice · 01-17-2014, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PalmerGA

That's a hell of a car. Notice they use a Corvette engine to deliver the goods!

+1

ZED SLED · 01-17-2014, 08:09 AM

Looks like the typical 'Built Ford tough with Chevy stuff' hot rod.

tmcclint · 01-17-2014, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PalmerGA

That's a hell of a car. Notice they use a Corvette engine to deliver the goods!

+2

Mannsiam · 01-17-2014, 08:29 AM

its a beast. they are trying to build 100 a year. I say horray for the small guy trying to compete with the giants.

cadyshac · 01-17-2014, 08:52 AM

Fugly!

01-17-2014, 12:17 AM	#58
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,387	Is it worth 3 1/3 Z/28s? Math in public I know and fractions to boot, I had to get my old third grade math book out. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

01-17-2014, 12:19 AM	#59
Dropspeed 2013 Camaro SS1LECTSVZ28 Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MI Posts: 2,440	I looked at the 3 they have on display at the NAIAS today while I was there. There are neat vehicles, but nowhere near the fit and finish of a Chevy Camaro or any other off the line vehicle. I know this is a start up company....But after 6 years in the making and for the asking price they should have taken the time to clean the inside of the wheels and detail the vehicles better. (Everything behind the spokes was dirty from driving it) The leather on the dash was loose, the radio display (flat screen) looked out of place with the retro interior. There were so many fine details that could have been overlooked for a kit car.......but not for something the same price as a Ferrari. I am trying not to knock it but asking someone for $260K+ for a car it better be perfect. Now on the opposite end of the spectrum Bob Lutz company VL that has the Fisker body with the LS9 motors in them for sale......Those things looked great and like they were factory installed. they start at about $190K http://www.vl-automotive.com/ Matt __________________ My 1LE Build/Journal : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351990

01-17-2014, 12:26 AM	#60
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	Couldn't agree more and when the make up of the Z28 is taken into account and that it's punching way above its class the price is reasonable. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

01-17-2014, 06:46 AM	#62
Blk-Ice 750HP of Twisted Reaper! Drives: Blk 2SS/Blk Carb Fibr NS-1 stripes Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA & NC Posts: 2,244 View My Garage	WTH is that thing?! It looks like a mustang/challenger/charger mutant! Equus Bass 770: The $250,000 muscle car Tucked quietly in a back corner of Michigan Hall is an intriguing new car creating buzz at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. At first glance, the Equus Bass 770 may appear to be a classic Ford Mustang, but a closer look reveals a limited-production supercar dressed in vintage clothing. This modern muscle car evokes the passion of the great designs and nameplates of the 1960s and 1970s, incorporating styling elements from a number of different models but most noticeably the silhouette and fastback roofline of the iconic Ford Mustang. Beneath classic lines lie the latest elements of automotive technology — an aluminum chassis, aluminum body lined with carbon fiber, Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, GM's Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension and Michelin Pilot Sport tires. The Bass 770 is powered by the General Motors LS9 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine that also powers the Chevrolet C6 Corvette ZR1. The 640 horsepower is delivered through a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Performance specs from Equus indicate a top speed of 200 mph and 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Attached Images __________________ *Fear the LMR Twisted Reaper Brotherhood!*

01-17-2014, 06:55 AM	#63
Swacer Drives: 2018 GT350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,716	I personally think its great __________________ Off to the Dark Side

01-16-2014, 10:37 PM	#57
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	Wow! that actually looks nice!

01-17-2014, 12:57 AM	#61
1leNPP Drives: 1LE , 1SS , NPP Join Date: May 2013 Location: calif. Posts: 274	I think people would have been more happy if GM came in with a Base Z28 using ZL1 brakes at 67k and made the CCB brakes a 8k option so GM could have there 75k price they think they needed. I think that would have been a win win for the customers and GM.

01-17-2014, 06:59 AM	#64
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	That's a hell of a car. Notice they use a Corvette engine to deliver the goods! __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

01-17-2014, 07:00 AM	#65
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	$250,000 for a chopped up, GM-powered, '67 Mustang with HID's off of a 5th Gen Camaro? Hahahahahaha! Man, that's hilarious!!! __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

01-17-2014, 08:09 AM	#67
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,615 View My Garage	Looks like the typical 'Built Ford tough with Chevy stuff' hot rod. __________________

01-17-2014, 08:29 AM	#69
Mannsiam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 441 View My Garage	its a beast. they are trying to build 100 a year. I say horray for the small guy trying to compete with the giants. __________________ Yeah Im a Chevy Guy. 11 Silverado, 12 Malibu, 14 Camaro 1LE

01-17-2014, 08:52 AM	#70
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,399	Fugly!