- 2002 Carter Prototype Le Mans Style Race Car
- 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Chassis
- 5.7L LS6 V8
- 6-Speed Manual
- RWD
- Blue Exterior
- Black Interior
- Custom Body Work
- Kevlar Firewall
- Body Panels - Hand Laid Fiberglass With Vinyl Ester Resin
- Engine Was Repositioned Towards The Rear 8 Inches
- Stock Wheel Base, Pushed Engine Back For Better Weight Distribution
- Shortened The Long Torque Tube In Between Engine And Rear Transaxle
- Long Tube Headers
- Aftermarket Catalysts
- Cold Air Intake
- Tuned
- Original Z06 Fuel Tank
- Disc Brakes
- No Windshield - Minimal Windscreen
- Functioning Rear Wing
- Forged Aluminum Wheels By Weld Racing
- Nitto Tires
- Squared Racing Steering Wheel
- Painted In 2013
- LG Motorsports Springs And Coil Over Dampers
- Current Owner Is The Builder/Inventor
- Current Owner Reports The BMW V12 LMR Was An Inspiration For This Build
- Custom Body Work With All Molds Included In Sale
- Curb Weight Is 2620 Lbs. Roughly 500 Pounds Lighter Than The Original Z06 Donor Car
- Current Owner Reports Power Is Estimated At 455 HP Compared To Stock 405HP
- Body Is Estimated To Be Roughly 3 Inches Wider Than Donor Z06
- Custom Nose Lift Installed Using 4" Air Bags Controlled By A Cockpit Switch
What our buyers say
A unique fusion of American muscle and endurance racing inspiration, this 2002 Carter Prototype represents a one-off creation blending Chevrolet Corvette performance with prototype-style bodywork. Built by its current owner and inventor, the car began life as a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 before undergoing extensive modifications to reimagine it as a Le Mans–inspired race car. Powered by a 5.7-liter LS6 V8 paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, it benefits from re-engineering that improved weight distribution, reduced curb weight, and added aerodynamics. With custom fiberglass bodywork, Kevlar firewall, and a curb weight roughly 500 pounds lighter than its donor car, this one-off prototype offers both rarity and ingenuity in equal measure.
Exterior and Interior
The hand-laid fiberglass body panels, built with vinyl ester resin, widen the stance by an estimated three inches over the donor Z06 and create a low-slung silhouette reminiscent of endurance racers like the BMW V12 LMR that inspired its design. Finished in blue and painted in 2013, the car features a functional rear wing, a minimal windscreen in place of a full windshield, and forged aluminum Weld Racing wheels wrapped in Nitto tires. A custom nose lift system with 4-inch airbags is cockpit-controlled, providing practical clearance despite its prototype stance. Inside, the stripped-down black interior includes a squared racing steering wheel, reinforcing its single-minded focus on performance.
Engine
Under the Kevlar-reinforced firewall, the LS6 V8 has been repositioned eight inches rearward, improving weight distribution while retaining the original Z06 fuel tank and rear transaxle setup. Modifications include long-tube headers, aftermarket catalysts, a cold air intake, and ECU tuning, pushing output to an estimated 455 horsepower over the stock 405. A shortened torque tube connects the repositioned engine to the rear-mounted transmission, retaining the Z06’s balanced driveline architecture. Suspension is upgraded with LG Motorsports springs and coil-over dampers, while disc brakes handle stopping duties. At just 2,620 pounds, the car delivers an exceptional power-to-weight ratio and performance.
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