VIN:
1G1YY22G2W5127192
Manufacturers like to play with the term “Race car for the road” in their marketing material. It sure sells but race cars don't usually perform well under normal driving, and vice versa. With a ride too bumpy or a car too slow for the track, finding the perfect mix of that race car feel and the comfort of a sports car is surely a rare sight, that is until you set your eyes on this 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Race Car we have today. With 29,000 miles reported on the clock, this is one way you could enjoy creature comforts on a cruise and tear down a track while looking cool in the process.
Now, this 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Race Car isn't the typical race car, it's not hugging the road or sporting crazy bodywork but sports a gray bodywork and all those 90s Corvette features. While it sports most of its original features the addition of a front lip, side skirts, a reported 16lb carbon fiber hood and an adjustable carbon fiber spoiler make for better downforce, look closely and you would also find Z06 ductwork for transmission and differential cooling as well. The car sits on a set of brown Fikse wheels which house upgraded brakes. Stepping into the interior and you are treated to comfort and luxury, Two words never used to explain a race car of any sort. The black interior mixes well with the tan interior and leather seats. The seats also are equipped with a Simpson seat harness which alongside the mini shift light kit and gauges account for race car stuff present in the interior.
The C5 Chevrolet Corvette C5.R was built to go racing, powering the legendary race car was a rebuilt 427ci V8 motor by the Pratt and Miller group. Powering this 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Race Car is the legendary C5.R V8 engine which reportedly pushes out a very impressive 620hp. The race engine has also seen a few modifications, Engine and suspension Modifications include Custom Wiseco Forged aluminum pistons, custom main rod bearings, 100 NOS boost tank system with window switch, dual NOS bottles with dual warmers, cone air filter, and a Penske adjustable suspension. With speed comes responsibility and that's where the fire suppression system comes into play, in case of any emergencies. All this upgraded power is sent to the car’s rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.
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