Don't need to hear generic head banging rock and roll when I'm looking at a beautiful automobile The sound of the motor is music to my ears Shut down the video at 1:02 and found another without the terrible music (Noise)
Wow, I really like your reviews from SuperFormance!!! Hats off for you, Roman! I would buy one of these cars, but its hard to choose which one, dang!!!
I am sure it registers as a new car, but with the engine they've chosen, that's not an issue. It's a modern, computer controlled engine/emission control package GM sells as a crate kit. That's the E-rod reference you see on the door of the car. It's basically the LSA engine from the Cadillac CTS-V, it goes about 550 Horsepower, and he's got the exhaust opened up a bit. As kit cars go, this is pretty sweet.
GM has an entire line of Crate Engines in the "E-ROD" Program that are for car-builders who must, or at least want to, comply with California emissions standards! They are Complete engines including fuel injection system, and come complete with ECU's and wiring harness, Oxygen sensors, and such... and can be installed in "Hot Rods" and "Kit Cars" and even Vintage cars, or whatever you are building or 'fixing up', and it will pass Emissions in all 50 States...
I'm enjoying your classic car reviews! These cars are so out of the norm it makes you wonder how long a company like this can stay in business during this tough economy. Let's hope they NEVER resort to having to build a "genuine replica" Prius to pay the bills. Thanks for the fun video! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you very dedicated car guys and to your many knowledgeable viewers/subscribers!
That car wasn’t raced that much in the 60’s because of the aero issues... at 140-150+ the front end created very dangerous levels of lift and that’s why Chevy pulled their sponsorship on that car.
Chevy killed its racing program before the Grand Sports were built. That's why Duntov built them in secret and only 5 were built. They never even raced as a Chevrolet sponsored car.
I think the straps are beautiful. They add something from a bygone era, which help to makes it look aged and beautiful. I would also like them on the back, if only for looks.
There were 5 coupes built. 2 were converted to roadsters by Duntov while still at GM. They were Chassis 1 and 2. Real C-2's weight about 3000 lbs. The Cobra it's competition at that time weighed in at 2000- 2200. That's why the GS was built. 125 were planned but only 5 were completed before the program was killed by GM. All were built with small blocks .
{Laughing with you!} Certainly a bit ironic to be building "Americana" in South Africa !! BUT...what really matters is the End Product is 'Certified' Original basic design and IS as close to "Original as anyone is going to get! After all... GM and Ford build cars and trucks all over the World! GM builds more Buicks in China than in America! And Harley is now building motorcycles in India and bringing them to America to sell!!
I'm not sure what this guy is talking about regarding the weight of the standard C-2 Sting Rays. He said something like 35/3600 lbs. They weren't that heavy. I had a '63 coupe and in showroom stock condition, only weighed 3030 lbs on the scale at the drag strip. I raced a '66 coupe in SC CA & IMSA at a weight of 2700 lbs. I've heard some of the C-4 & C-5 cars were a lot heavier.
By the way, when are you going to post the review of the grey beauty beside the Corvette at the time 3:50??? If possible, let us know what car it is, please!!!!!
What you had was probably a replicar or or a kit car. There were only 5 real Grand Sports ever made in 1963. All 5 reside in the United States. And Superformance didn't start making their "continuation" Grand Sports until 2012. So what you had was either a "replicar" or kit car.
Each State is different... California, for example, is gradually pulling ALL cars into Emissions Regulations, and soon will be reaching out for motorcycles as well...and boat engines, and even off-road recreational vehicles... Other States will 'exempt' vehicles manufactured before a particular year, or if it is 10 years old or more...and Many States will also allow you to register a "Replica' or 'Reproduction' vehicle -- such as a '65 Cobra, or '34 Ford Coupe, or '69 Camaro, etc. -- based on the year of original production... So it is a Good Idea, if you are thinking of building or buying a car like the Corvette Grand Sport, to CHECK with the State DOT or Dept. of Motor Vehicles where You Live to find out BEFORE you buy or build! {Most States that will allow a privately built vehicle, will also Require a pretty thorough State Inspection and Certification before licensing...
I have a 1965 Corvette 327 that has seen better days. And I've been looking for a kit to convert the car, without any luck. So instead I going to convert it to a 60s style Gasser. It should be pretty cool. Eventually I will start uploading videos of my cars from my website musclecargarage. It's in the process of being updated.
Well, is the car registered (for emissions) as a '63, or as a 2013? How is it regarded when you buy a replica/continuation of a fifty-year old marque? Thanks.
James Young The LS9 is not naturally aspirated. That’s the supercharged engine from the C6 ZR1. Are you thinking of the LS7? That was the N/A 7-liter (427 ci) from the C6 Z06 and later the Gen 5 Camaro Z/28.
IF YOU buy the 'rolling Car' ... then YOU decide What engine/trans YOU WANT! Put 1,000+ HP in it if you want! {Smile!} Those who want "Vintage" or "Old School" can still buy the Small Block V8 and put 4 Webers on a cross-ram intake, or a Fuel Injection system, or whatever ... when THEY BUY ONE... Otherwise, let each OWNER decide what THEY want to spend their money on, and DRIVE..! Just keep in mind, as you decide, if you want handling or straight acceleration... because the more engine -- and weight of turbos and fuel injectors, and dry sump systems, and all that 'plumbing'...Adds Weight over the front wheels!
Great job on your Superformance coverage. I enjoyed all of the videos on them and you had me looking forward to the reviews each week.
I'm a mopar guy and I still love this car
Don't need to hear generic head banging rock and roll when I'm looking at a beautiful automobile The sound of the motor is music to my ears Shut down the video at 1:02 and found another without the terrible music (Noise)
Wow, I really like your reviews from SuperFormance!!! Hats off for you, Roman! I would buy one of these cars, but its hard to choose which one, dang!!!
Man new videos every day. This channel kicks ass!
I am sure it registers as a new car, but with the engine they've chosen, that's not an issue. It's a modern, computer controlled engine/emission control package GM sells as a crate kit. That's the E-rod reference you see on the door of the car. It's basically the LSA engine from the Cadillac CTS-V, it goes about 550 Horsepower, and he's got the exhaust opened up a bit. As kit cars go, this is pretty sweet.
GM has an entire line of Crate Engines in the "E-ROD" Program that are for car-builders who must, or at least want to, comply with California emissions standards! They are Complete engines including fuel injection system, and come complete with ECU's and wiring harness, Oxygen sensors, and such... and can be installed in "Hot Rods" and "Kit Cars" and even Vintage cars, or whatever you are building or 'fixing up', and it will pass Emissions in all 50 States...
That is by far one of my most favourite cars, you guys have now reviewed 2 of my to die for cars. Thank you for the car porn.
I'm enjoying your classic car reviews! These cars are so out of the norm it makes you wonder how long a company like this can stay in business during this tough economy. Let's hope they NEVER resort to having to build a "genuine replica" Prius to pay the bills. Thanks for the fun video! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you very dedicated car guys and to your many knowledgeable viewers/subscribers!
That car wasn’t raced that much in the 60’s because of the aero issues... at 140-150+ the front end created very dangerous levels of lift and that’s why Chevy pulled their sponsorship on that car.
Chevy killed its racing program before the Grand Sports were built. That's why Duntov built them in secret and only 5 were built. They never even raced as a Chevrolet sponsored car.
I think the straps are beautiful. They add something from a bygone era, which help to makes it look aged and beautiful. I would also like them on the back, if only for looks.
Great video, but we never got to hear the exhaust note of this beast.
There were 5 coupes built. 2 were converted to roadsters by Duntov while still at GM. They were Chassis 1 and 2. Real C-2's weight about 3000 lbs. The Cobra it's competition at that time weighed in at 2000- 2200. That's why the GS was built. 125 were planned but only 5 were completed before the program was killed by GM. All were built with small blocks .
Very true! I would rather have heard it at WOT for a good stretch!
Fantastic video! Thanks :)
also at 9:00 check out the rubber left on the tires. it looks like they have been having some fun with that car
Fun Fact: I almost wrecked this car pulling it out of a trailer because the accelerator got stuck! :)
Chrysler now has a HELLEPHANT crate motor rated at 1000hp.
Just a good ol' slice of Americana, nothing like American muscle
{Laughing with you!} Certainly a bit ironic to be building "Americana" in South Africa !!
BUT...what really matters is the End Product is 'Certified' Original basic design and IS as close to "Original as anyone is going to get!
After all... GM and Ford build cars and trucks all over the World! GM builds more Buicks in China than in America! And Harley is now building motorcycles in India and bringing them to America to sell!!
I'm not sure what this guy is talking about regarding the weight of the standard C-2 Sting Rays. He said something like 35/3600 lbs. They weren't that heavy. I had a '63 coupe and in showroom stock condition, only weighed 3030 lbs on the scale at the drag strip. I raced a '66 coupe in SC CA & IMSA at a weight of 2700 lbs.
I've heard some of the C-4 & C-5 cars were a lot heavier.
gtracer66 My '64 rdstr w/L/88 was 3150lb
That’s still a 1k lbs heavier than 2k
My favourite car
By the way, when are you going to post the review of the grey beauty beside the Corvette at the time 3:50??? If possible, let us know what car it is, please!!!!!
I HAD THE SAME MODEL 1989 IN A VERY GOOD CONDITION HERE IN SAUDI ARABIA
THANKS
What you had was probably a replicar or or a kit car. There were only 5 real Grand Sports ever made in 1963. All 5 reside in the United States. And Superformance didn't start making their "continuation" Grand Sports until 2012. So what you had was either a "replicar" or kit car.
I don't think emissions apply for kit cars. I could be wrong, but I've seen majority of kit cars carbureted with practically strait pipes.
Each State is different... California, for example, is gradually pulling ALL cars into Emissions Regulations, and soon will be reaching out for motorcycles as well...and boat engines, and even off-road recreational vehicles...
Other States will 'exempt' vehicles manufactured before a particular year, or if it is 10 years old or more...and Many States will also allow you to register a "Replica' or 'Reproduction' vehicle -- such as a '65 Cobra, or '34 Ford Coupe, or '69 Camaro, etc. -- based on the year of original production...
So it is a Good Idea, if you are thinking of building or buying a car like the Corvette Grand Sport, to CHECK with the State DOT or Dept. of Motor Vehicles where You Live to find out BEFORE you buy or build! {Most States that will allow a privately built vehicle, will also Require a pretty thorough State Inspection and Certification before licensing...
I like!
I have a 1965 Corvette 327 that has seen better days. And I've been looking for a kit to convert the car, without any luck. So instead I going to convert it to a 60s style Gasser. It should be pretty cool. Eventually I will start uploading videos of my cars from my website musclecargarage. It's in the process of being updated.
at 9:03 you get to hear it...
i agree
I would look good in one of these cars.
Wouldn't we ALL ??!! LOL !!
Looked better in the thumbnail. But still nice I suppose.
Well, is the car registered (for emissions) as a '63, or as a 2013? How is it regarded when you buy a replica/continuation of a fifty-year old marque? Thanks.
Has anyone attempted the Bill Thomas CHEETAH?
And succeeded 🙂
bad ass
3:50
Looks like a Superformance Shelby GR-1.
This is a corvette?
I think I would take the GT 40 for the same price.
why not both.
Yo guys are great reviewers but I don't go crazy for this classics section. It's not you thing, Jay Leno is better at it.
Jay leno's voice is like nails on a chalkboard. Just saying. Keep it up guys these videos are great
C2 Vettes do not weigh 3700 lbs.
Fully Restore the car
its not about looks its about performance, i would rather have a ugly car that does something over a fancy looking car that is a trailer queen.
20 seconds though ;(
Sacrilege, it should have an naturally aspirated LS9 create engine with some trick bits. The LS9 was GM's salute to the old school GM engines.
James Young The LS9 is not naturally aspirated. That’s the supercharged engine from the C6 ZR1. Are you thinking of the LS7? That was the N/A 7-liter (427 ci) from the C6 Z06 and later the Gen 5 Camaro Z/28.
IF YOU buy the 'rolling Car' ... then YOU decide What engine/trans YOU WANT! Put 1,000+ HP in it if you want! {Smile!}
Those who want "Vintage" or "Old School" can still buy the Small Block V8 and put 4 Webers on a cross-ram intake, or a Fuel Injection system, or whatever ... when THEY BUY ONE...
Otherwise, let each OWNER decide what THEY want to spend their money on, and DRIVE..!
Just keep in mind, as you decide, if you want handling or straight acceleration... because the more engine -- and weight of turbos and fuel injectors, and dry sump systems, and all that 'plumbing'...Adds Weight over the front wheels!
South Africa huh? I hope they've got some firearms in there too.
5:00 ... blah blah blah, show me the car! lol
Plagiarism the Shelby Cobra!
Love it , I want one. But I would get ride of those brown straps holding the hood down. Ugly.
ONLY 3 WERE BUILT NOT FIVE.
Wrong. Five were built. Fact. All 5 (FIVE) are accounted for.
@@storyteller1749 you are indeed correct. Chassis #001 and #002 were converted into roadsters. Chassis #003, #004, #005 remained coupes
Its ugly