Whether you buy new or used, owning
something made by Factory Five Racing means that it was put together by car
enthusiasts, rather than assembled by heartless robots in a factory. The flagship GTM Supercar, which features parts sourced
from a C5 Corvette, such as the engine, front and rear control arms,
suspension, brakes and fuel tank. As for the gearbox, it’s a Porsche G50
transaxle.
This particular 2008 model is currently
being auctioned off on Bring a Trailer, and according to the ad, the assembly
of the car was completed in 2012 as a showpiece for the original builder. The car features a red over black aesthetic, 18-inch wheels,
BFGoodrich g-Force tires and a low-mileage 5.7-liter V8.
In fact, its LS6 engine produces 400 HP,
allowing for a 0 to 96 km/h)acceleration time of just 3.2 seconds.
When new, the kit starts from US$ 24,990, so this used example will probably go
for less than that.
Inside, you’ll find a centrally-mounted
Eclipse touchscreen, air conditioning, sport bucket seats, red-stitched black
leather throughout, 3-point seat belts, an integrated 6-point roll cage and
steel side impact bars built into the chassis.
Meanwhile, the digital instrument
display provides the driver with trip info, including total mileage, which in
this case reads 5,150 km.
If somebody can fetch this car for less
than US$ 20,000, we reckon they would enjoy a whole lot of performance for their
buck. It’s not everyday you get to hit 60 mph in just over 3 seconds for such a
sensible sum.
