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Would any of you guys consider buying a semi-stripped down track version of the car? I, for one, would love to see something like you get with the gt2rs/gt3rs but less luxurious, more cup car. Think no A/C, no radio, minimal interior, roll cage, factory forged wheels (granted would probably still be not as nice of forgeline, etc...), unique styling, aggressive aero. Basically a track pack. Something between the normal car and a "cup" car. I'd be all aboard something like that. Maybe they'd never sell enough to justify, but I think it'd be awesome.
The real question is: WOuld a track pack car cost more than just buying a std car and then gutting everything that was not needed for the track ?
My guess, based on the sales volume, is that buying a std car, gutting it yourself, welding in a roll cage, will be cheaper for both those without excess garage space, and for those with a small team to do the work.
The market is very small for this. There's too many cars and coffee people who want theit 3LT and complain about harsh ride and road noise. I am not one of them.
The real question is: WOuld a track pack car cost more than just buying a std car and then gutting everything that was not needed for the track ?
This.
For some odd reason, most of the auto manufacturers see stripper versions as “special edition” cars, and often end up with higher price tags, unfortunately.
(I guess some of that higher cost might be attributable to having to alter production lines to produce something different, but still doesn’t seem right...)
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The last time Corvette did this was for the C5 fixed roof coupe,and it actually was cheaper than the base coupe. Then years later that eventually served as the platform for C5 Z06s.
Making a lightweight model like this for the C8 would also boost the lap times for GM bragging rights purposes, and that type of marketing is priceless (helps sell ALL Corvette models not just the lightweight version)- look at what the RS models have done for all 911 sales.
Last edited by ArmchairArchitect; Aug 5, 2019 at 12:17 PM.
I don't think I'd want one but I've wondered why Chevy doesn't build a GT1/GT2 car and the leverage off this to make more streetable version like Porsche?
I tried to do something like this way back in 2004 when I ordered my Z06. I tried to get radio/heater and a/c delete. They laughed at me and asked me if I thought it was still 1965. I did order my car as a "0" option car and maybe saved a couple of pounds. Therefore my vanity plate.
Would any of you guys consider buying a semi-stripped down track version of the car? I, for one, would love to see something like you get with the gt2rs/gt3rs but less luxurious, more cup car. Think no A/C, no radio, minimal interior, roll cage, factory forged wheels (granted would probably still be not as nice of forgeline, etc...), unique styling, aggressive aero. Basically a track pack. Something between the normal car and a "cup" car. I'd be all aboard something like that. Maybe they'd never sell enough to justify, but I think it'd be awesome.
Yes, and have said so on this board a number of times.
Indeed if they could delete lots of the “luxury” and “practical car” parts and then upgrade performance parts, then the cost might not even be too bad. There’s definitely a market for this.
Last edited by quick04Z06; Aug 4, 2019 at 10:55 PM.
Start with a different car... like one that isn't 6" longer than the current LONG car... I bitched about cargo capacity but I would've kept my mouth shut if I knew they would make the car the size of a freighter to accommodate it..
I'd love one, can't sell a car with a cage in it though in the US, thats why you have to aftermarket it in the US if you want a cage in your Porsche.
However, yes I would like one. Even if I had to install the cage myself.
Sure you can, it just can't have a streetable VIN. Ford does (did?) it regularly with the Mustang and Focus.
Now granted, the last Ford Performance Mustang with a factory cage sitting on a dealer floor (Grand Rapus MI sometime around 2013) was pushing six figures, so be prepared to pay.
Sure you can, it just can't have a streetable VIN. Ford does (did?) it regularly with the Mustang and Focus.
Now granted, the last Ford Performance Mustang with a factory cage sitting on a dealer floor (Grand Rapus MI sometime around 2013) was pushing six figures, so be prepared to pay.
Never understood why a car cannot have an integral “cage” that fits behind normal interior trim, i.e. make the frame parts strong enough to be an SCCA approved cage—a true dual purpose car. Corvette frames beginning with the C5 look like they could gave been built that way as they have an integral roll hoop. Just tie the hoop to the windshield frame, run bars down and across the firewall and inro the trunk, You can always rip out trim to go wheel to wheel racing, but this integral cage would be great for track days, HPDEs and time trials.
Never understood why a car cannot have an integral “cage” that fits behind normal interior trim, i.e. make the frame parts strong enough to be an SCCA approved cage—a true dual purpose car. Corvette frames beginning with the C5 look like they could gave been built that way as they have an integral roll hoop. Just tie the hoop to the windshield frame, run bars down and across the firewall and inro the trunk, You can always rip out trim to go wheel to wheel racing, but this integral cage would be great for track days, HPDEs and time trials.
My guess is weight and crash management. Crumple zones may not play nice with a proper racing cage. Also, the OEM would have to add weight to a car 99% of customers won't use in that manner. And for real racing the cage has to be inspected and accessible.
C8.R / Track Package
