Topic: Cheap mini supercar?

[DanMarino]

My neighbor built his own FactoryFive GTM Supercar kit.  It came out very nice.  He did an excellent job.  The car is fast, light, and looks different.  I think I'd have to build a Cobra if I did one though.

[jfrabat]

My neighbor built his own FactoryFive GTM Supercar kit.  It came out very nice.  He did an excellent job.  The car is fast, light, and looks different.  I think I'd have to build a Cobra if I did one though.

The thing with the GTM is that it does not come out all that cheap.  Cheaper than a supercar, for sure, but not cheap...

[Jeffy]

I'd go with a Lotus Seven/Caterham 7 with a sequential transmission and a GSR1000 engine.  The car weighs next to nothing and the engine makes gobs of power for it's size.  It probably gets good gas mileage as well.  Driving it 5/10 or even 6/10's and you'll be having fun.  The problem with fast cars is that unless you're driving 8-9/10's you're not going to be enjoying yourself unless you're on a track.

To get a decent drivetrain and engine, it's going to cost a lot with most other cars.

[jfrabat]

I'd go with a Lotus Seven/Caterham 7 with a sequential transmission and a GSR1000 engine.  The car weighs next to nothing and the engine makes gobs of power for it's size.  It probably gets good gas mileage as well.

Yeah, I like that option as well, but the caterham is still a $50K+ car...  The F5R subaru option can be made for under $20K...

[DanMarino]

The thing with the GTM is that it does not come out all that cheap.  Cheaper than a supercar, for sure, but not cheap...

The guy has more money than he knows what to do with.  So doing a cheap car wasn't his objective.

[Jeffy]

Yeah, I like that option as well, but the caterham is still a $50K+ car...  The F5R subaru option can be made for under $20K...

The MSRP is $25,595 not including any options or dealer fees.  Then you'll drop $3-5000 in a turbo and probably that much on a suspension.

Caterham 280 is $40.0K for a built car, IIRC.  You'll save a bit doing it yourself.

[jfrabat]

The MSRP is $25,595 not including any options or dealer fees.  Then you'll drop $3-5000 in a turbo and probably that much on a suspension.

Caterham 280 is $40.0K for a built car, IIRC.  You'll save a bit doing it yourself.

$45K for the small engined one, IIRC, for the 7.  The factory 5 one you re suppossed to be able to build for under $15, from what I read a while back.

[Jeffy]

$45K for the small engined one, IIRC, for the 7.  The factory 5 one you re suppossed to be able to build for under $15, from what I read a while back.

From Factory Five's website a complete Cobra is $19,990 and you still need to buy an engine, transmission, wheels and tires.  Not to mention getting it painted.  A GTM is $24,990.  Then you need;

Major Parts from 1997-2004 Corvette C5
Engine, computer and exhaust manifolds
Front and rear suspension components (minus leaf springs and shocks)
Front and rear brakes, hubs, calipers and rotors (outer CV joints on rear)
Fuel tanks and flexible lines uncut
Radiator w/fans and plastic shroud
Wiring harness w/engine, throttle control, & ignition sections
Wheels and tires
Minor Parts from 1997-2004 Corvette C5
Tilt steering column and ignition switch
Flexible brake lines and calipers
Radiator fill tank
Wiper motor
Oxygen sensors (4)
Exterior door handles, door window mechanisms, and side/rear view mirrors
Seat belts
Vehicle speed sensor
E-brake handle/cables, gas pedal
Hood latches w/ cable actuator
Other Parts Needed
Porsche G50 or G50 variant transmission including clutch disk, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, inner CV joints & starter or Mendeola 5 speed transmission

Now, the Caterham Super 7 I mentioned with the GSXR1000 engine and sequential gear box is $64,950 CND.

[jfrabat]

From Factory Five's website a complete Cobra is $19,990 and you still need to buy an engine, transmission, wheels and tires.  Not to mention getting it painted.  A GTM is $24,990.  Then you need;

Major Parts from 1997-2004 Corvette C5
Engine, computer and exhaust manifolds
Front and rear suspension components (minus leaf springs and shocks)
Front and rear brakes, hubs, calipers and rotors (outer CV joints on rear)
Fuel tanks and flexible lines uncut
Radiator w/fans and plastic shroud
Wiring harness w/engine, throttle control, & ignition sections
Wheels and tires
Minor Parts from 1997-2004 Corvette C5
Tilt steering column and ignition switch
Flexible brake lines and calipers
Radiator fill tank
Wiper motor
Oxygen sensors (4)
Exterior door handles, door window mechanisms, and side/rear view mirrors
Seat belts
Vehicle speed sensor
E-brake handle/cables, gas pedal
Hood latches w/ cable actuator
Other Parts Needed
Porsche G50 or G50 variant transmission including clutch disk, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, inner CV joints & starter or Mendeola 5 speed transmission

Now, the Caterham Super 7 I mentioned with the GSXR1000 engine and sequential gear box is $64,950 CND.

I am talking about the 818...

[Jeffy]

I am talking about the 818...

Oh I didn't realize this was a necro-post.  Well, the 818 is still a pipe dream.