European automotive coachbuilder unveils design for limited production, carbon
fiber Corvette Supercar.
Automotive design and coach building firm Ugur Sahin Design announced plans to
build a Chevrolet Corvette Supercar entitled the Corvette Z03 Concept. The
vehicle will be built in a limited production of just 100 units utilizing the
platform of the world renown Corvette Z06 and will have a restyled body made of
carbon fiber. Beyond the rebodied exterior, modifications will be made to the
power plant, suspension and interior.
Ugur Sahin Design which was founded in the summer of 2007 by Axel van Mourik and
Ugur Sahin is positioning the company as a high end design partner and
coachbuilder capable of producing limited edition vehicles utilizing existing
manufacturers chassis. Manufacturers chassis being reviewed for additional
design projects include Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Rolls
Royce and Bentley.
To the team of Ugur Sahin Design the Corvette C6 rolling chassis presented
itself as the ideal platform to start working with. Partner, Axel van Mourik had
this to say 'This is a chassis that has proven to be an extremely competitive
package on public roads and even more so on the professional race circuit with
victories in both the American Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans' In
regards to the design influence, the cars designer Ugur Sahin says 'As a
designer, the most important goal of this project was to be able to determine
the correct balance between the past and the present design language of the
Corvette brand. After studying the brand identity and the history of Corvette, I
was able to create a definitive 'feel' which obviously was the fundamental of
the project.'
To take the concept from design to reality the company has organized a team of
innovative partners including Flybrid Systems (Winner of Professional World
Motorsports Engine Innovation 2007), Modesi Design (technical studies and
engineering), Fischer Motorsports (carbon fiber production and engine tuning)
and Kirkham Motorsports(aluminum body and panel production). In addition, the
expertise of automotive legend and former Corvette chief engineer Dave McLellan
has been instrumental in consulting Ugur Sahin Design on the production
management of the limited series Z03 Corvette.
As for performance, replacing the stock body panels with carbon fiber parts will
see a weight reduction of approximately 100 pounds. The vehicle will have three
performance packages available ranging from 500 to 750 hp. The top package will
be equipped with dual Tial/Garret oil lubricated and liquid cooled ceramic
bearing turbochargers combined with a revolutionary Motec electronic engine
management system. More detailed specifications on engine and drive train
components will be released shortly. All aspects of the vehicles personalization
will be handpicked by the customer including custom mixed paint, upgraded
interior treatments including gauges, dashboard, custom created RECARO seats and
more. Interior upgrades are an important part of the vehicle.
2009 Ugur Sahin Corvette Z03 Concept Specifications
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Body / ChassisCarbon Fibre
Body Designer Ugur Sahin
Weight 3025 lbs | 1372.1 kg
Engine
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 8
Engine LS7
Aspiration/Induction Turbocharged
Displacement 7011.00 cc | 427.8 cu in. | 7 L.
Valves 16 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain OHV
Horsepower 750.00 BHP (552 KW)
HP to Weight Ratio 4.0 LB / HP
HP / Liter 107.1 BHP / Liter
Fuel Type Gasoline - Petrol
Fuel Feed Fuel Injected
Sequential Fuel Injection
BlockCast- Aluminum
HeadCast- Aluminum
Dimensions
Doors2
Suspension
Suspension Wishbones
Steering
Rack and Pinion with Speed Sensitive Power Assists
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well on sunday it was the opening of maxpower (lahore) workshop and servise center:
lots of good car came along with the respected guests.:
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