What’s next in resto-modded Corvettes.
Inspiration.
The inspiration for the design is Peter Brock’s XP-86 (Experimental Pursuit) prototype racer built in 1959. The design was a very big hint as to which way Chevrolet was going with the C2 Vette. Only two of these were made.
Let’s bring all those racing styling cues to the C3 platform.
Electric is the future of hot rodding.
Electric drive trains provide more horsepower and torque than internal combustion and it is attracting a wave of deep pocketed buyers. So, how do we do that?
Chevrolet Performance has launched a complete system in their “ECrate Engine” Program.
Architecture of drivetrain:
Once the gas tank, folding top assembly, engine and transmission are removed there is ample room for batteries, motor and components.
The hi-end way to go would be to have a bespoke chassis made for the car. Engineered to accept the new drivetrain while eliminating the old school mounts.
A more economical angle would be to do a hybrid. A modified C3 chassis with after market or later model corvette suspension upgrades. This route can deliver the drivability and braking power an upscale buyer will demand.
This update of 1985 OE Vette wheels could be done with some clever sandblasting and anodizing to darken them. They need to be perfect though. If they hold the car back I would go with a set of after market wheels. This is such a huge part of look and stance, it’s probably not the time to let budget be the deciding factor.
More to read:
https://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2020/oct/1029-sema360.html
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/classic-concepts-1959-chevrolet-corvette-stingray
https://www.chevrolet.com/performance-parts
https://www.thedrive.com/news/37354/the-chevrolet-performance-ecrate-is-here-to-make-electric-drivetrain-swaps-easier-than-ever
