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We first heard about Anteros and its custom line of modified Corvette kit cars back in 2006, when the Californian coachbuilder displayed a number of concept versions of the then new kit at the SEMA Auto Show. Today, Anteros is about to start sales of two new kits, both of which are also based on the C6 Chevrolet Corvette platform.

While kit-cars that combine styling from the golden age of automotive aesthetics with modern mechanical reliability are not exactly rare, the Anteros vehicles tend to borrow classic lines from a number of manufacturers rather than just pilfering from one.

According to Anteros, the designers have drawn... We first heard about Anteros and its custom line of modified Corvette kit cars back in 2006, when the Californian coachbuilder displayed a number of concept versions of the then new kit at the SEMA Auto Show. Today, Anteros is about to start sales of two new kits, both of which are also based on the C6 Chevrolet Corvette platform. While kit-cars that combine styling from the golden age of automotive aesthetics with modern mechanical reliability are not exactly rare, the Anteros vehicles tend to borrow classic lines from a number of manufacturers rather than just pilfering from one. According to Anteros, the designers have drawn "inspiration and DNA from the 1960s" to create a car that harks back to the likes of Ferrari, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Austin and Maserati during that period. While the styling may be from a bygone era, the mechanicals certainly are not. Featuring a GM-sourced 6.0L LS3 V8, which is good for 430hp and 424lb-ft of torque, the Anteros XTM (Roadster), XTR (Coupe) and XTS (Targa) will be available with either a six-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. The body is constructed from composite carbon fiber body panels and sits on the Corvette’s standard hydroformed steel frame chassis. Some of the vehicle’s steel components, however, have been replaced with lighter aluminum and magnesium units. All three variants also come with a limited-slip differential and air conditioning, however items such as the satnav and heated seats are optional. Anteros also offers a Lingenfelter supercharger kit, which boosts power to around 630hp. Combined with an optional performance exhaust system (15hp), a cold air induction system (15hp) and an upgraded mass air flow sensor (15hp), maximum power for the Anteros range will be approaching almost 650hp – enough to rival Chevrolet’s own Corvette ZR1 supercar. The turnkey Anteros Coupe starts at $149,500 and the Anteros Convertible starts at $154,500. Anteros Coupes built on the Z06 platform start at $176,500. Performance packages ranging from 525 to more than 1000hp are available for an additional cost. Chevrolet’s 100,000 mile powertrain warranty remains completely intact and the Anteros can be serviced at any GM dealership. Each car takes approximately 12 weeks to build from the time of order.Anteros XTM based on the C6 Chevrolet Corvette Read More

American company Race Car Replicas (RCR) has unveiled its handsome Superlite Coupe sports car that starts at just $43,995 for a rolling kit package. The package includes hung suspension, steering, fitted brake calipers and rotors, brake lines, the body, and fitted wheels and tires, while the engine, gearbox and interior will all be up to the customer to provide.

The "engine bay will accept any longitudinal engine trans package", but RCR themselves recommend something from GM's line of LS engines, such as the mighty 7.0L LS7 from the Corvette Z06. Alternatively, the engine bay will also take a twin-turbocharged Lexus V8 engine, which is... American company Race Car Replicas (RCR) has unveiled its handsome Superlite Coupe sports car that starts at just $43,995 for a rolling kit package. The package includes hung suspension, steering, fitted brake calipers and rotors, brake lines, the body, and fitted wheels and tires, while the engine, gearbox and interior will all be up to the customer to provide. The "engine bay will accept any longitudinal engine trans package", but RCR themselves recommend something from GM's line of LS engines, such as the mighty 7.0L LS7 from the Corvette Z06. Alternatively, the engine bay will also take a twin-turbocharged Lexus V8 engine, which is RCR's second choice for what to put under the hood. With air-conditioning, G-force sensors and a 6-point rollcage, the RCR comes with most features you would expect in an upmarket sports car, however, purchasers will have the option of putting in their own gearboxes, and specifying the interior layout and feel. A popular choice is the Porsche G50 gearbox, however the engine bay is also large enough to hold the larger and stronger Ricardo gearbox from the Ford GT. RCR will also be providing as an option a fully trimmed production supercar-type interior, with a choice of colors and materials available, including leather and suede. In terms of actually registering the car in accordance with compliance requirements, the Superlite Coupe comes with approved glass and lighting, a front splitter with an approved radius for safety, a compliant digital instrument cluster, compliant latches and other features that should make registering the car simple. Via: Autoblog.it Read More

Superformance, manufacturer of Shelby Cobra replica kit cars, has teamed up with Roush, another household name in Ford performance upgrades, to create a special edition Cobra kit car pumping out 576hp (429kW). The Superformance MKIII was specially built for last year's SEMA event, and is usually sold as a rolling chassis - without an engine or transmission - however Roush has dumped its 427 IR engine into the lightweight roadster, and the entire car is being sold as an upgrade for the standard MKIII chassis.

The Superformance MKIII with Roush's 427ci (7.0L) V8 weighs around 2,600lbs (1,180kg) and is an exact replica of the iconic Shelby... Superformance, manufacturer of Shelby Cobra replica kit cars, has teamed up with Roush, another household name in Ford performance upgrades, to create a special edition Cobra kit car pumping out 576hp (429kW). The Superformance MKIII was specially built for last year's SEMA event, and is usually sold as a rolling chassis - without an engine or transmission - however Roush has dumped its 427 IR engine into the lightweight roadster, and the entire car is being sold as an upgrade for the standard MKIII chassis. The Superformance MKIII with Roush's 427ci (7.0L) V8 weighs around 2,600lbs (1,180kg) and is an exact replica of the iconic Shelby Cobra in terms of dimensions and aesthetics. In addition to the MKIII's standard features, the new collaboration with Roush means that this limited-edition Superformance MKIII gets Roush emblems and a custom Roush shifter knob, as well as Roush floor mats and Wind Wings. The MKIII also features custom Wilwood upgraded power-assisted vented disc brakes to match the performance of the formidable 427 IR crate engine, as well as custom sway bars and Bilstein shocks and H&R Springs to make the handling a little more predictable than the unforgiving Shelby Cobra of old. Fiberglass is used to construct the body, while the jig-Welded parallel ladder frame of heavy wall 2" x 4" (5cm x 10cm) rectangular steel tubing incorporates front and rear crumple zones for added safety. To maintain the authenticity of the replica, an old style steering wheel is also supplied, along with original style instruments specially manufactured by Smiths of England. Additionally, there are special Cobra seats featuring custom embroidery, black chrome trime, American Racing 18" (45cm) pin drive wheels and a unique paint job in bright red, complimented by silver stripes.Superperformance Roush MKIII Read More