Specter Werkes: Corvette GTR (based on Chevrolet Corvette) news

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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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The latest Corvette GTR by Specter Werkes/Sports debuts Nov. 3 at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Distinguished by its unique, BASF Pearl Blue exterior color and HRE CF40 carbon fiber wheels, the newest GTR will be on display outside the Las Vegas Convention Center's Central Hall, as a feature vehicle for HRE.

Based on the Corvette Z06, this new GTR also represents a collaboration between Specter Werkes and Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, with a Lingenfelter twin-turbo system powering the car – and pumping its 7.0-liter LS7 engine to 800 horsepower.

"Specter GTRs have been featured at SEMA for many years and we're excited to debut the most unique example to date at this year's show," said Jeff Nowicki, president of Specter Werkes/Sports. "From the BASF pearl paint and HRE carbon wheels, to the Lingenfelter engine, there's never been a GTR like this one and we think it will resonate with sports car enthusiasts of all stripes."

Featuring dramatic bodywork and carbon fiber details, the GTR blends racing-inspired design cues with uncompromising luxury and performance. The Specter Werkes/Sports GTR package is available on all C6 Corvette models, including the base coupe and convertible, the Z06 and ZR1. The new, Pearl Blue example's carbon fiber wheels and other carbon accents are complemented by a matte black rear fascia.

The use of HRE carbon fiber wheels is a first on a GTR. They weigh only 22 pounds apiece and are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Zero Pressure tires. Additional features on the new GTR include:

* StopTech STR big-brake package, featuring six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers
* Mobil 1 synthetic fluids
* Corsa exhaust system with GTR-specific exhaust tips
* Spinneybeck hand-tipped leather interior accents
* Matte-finish carbon fiber accents, including the headlamp housing, front splitter, outside mirrors and more

Specter Werkes/Sports is an automotive prototype and fabrication facility based in Troy, Mich. It specializes in race-proven engine performance enhancements and creating specialty accessories for the C5 and C6 Corvette, the Cadillac CTS and more.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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Ehhh

BUT carbon fiber HRE's? I'm down
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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One of the better Vette ripoffs I've seen, but it still looks like it was designed with a Stage II kit from NFS Most Wanted.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Very aggressive, I like it... but those exhaust tips are a joke

Edit: also hate the red pinstripes
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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nice, but i don't like the hood
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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that ass is hideous.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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is the rear bumper flat black / matte finish or plastic?? i know it can't be plastic.. but it just looks that way
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Talk about overdone.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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WTF hillbilly shit am i looking at??
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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lol exhaust .

I like the wheels though.
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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weird. I think it looks cool. It would be an amazing Transformer as well.
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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i think the car has too much going on in the front end..
otherwise, a nice car and one pissed off looking front end.
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