For those who aren’t aware, Superformance has been churning out top quality Cobra replicas out of a facility in South Africa for years now. While they are sold sans drivetrain, you would be wrong to call these kit cars. The Superformance factory is considered one of the finest fiberglass manufacturing facilities in the world and close inspect of one of their cars proves shows that the quality and attention to detail are second to none. So much so that litigation happy Carroll Shelby actually endorses these cars. It makes sense then that when it came time to recreate the rarest, most sought after fiberglass bathtub Corvette race car, that the folks at Superformance would be the team for the job.
There were only 5 Corvette Grand Sport race cars ever built. For almost all of us, the chance of ever owning an original is non existent. Thanks to GM and Superformance though, you can own the closest thing to it. Built from original blue prints, the Superformance Grand Sport’s body is formed from molds of the #2 car. These race or street cars are the real deal. The chassis will accept any GM crate engine setup, which means you can even get a warranty with this machine.
We’ve got a huge photo gallery, video and the Superformance press release after the break.
ICONIC CORVETTE R REBORN
Glories of yesteryear were conceived when General Motors licensed a Californian specialist sports car partnership in early 2009 to resume production of the iconic 1963 Corvette Grand Sport, arguably GM’s most prestigious track racer ever.
Duntov/Superformance LLC lost no time in turning opportunity into reality, and Duntov immediately began production of the race version of the Grand Sport, which has already raced and won a number of events this year.
Now the street version of this popular 1960’s muscle car will follow with the series production of a Turn Key Minus chassis by Superformance. The original Grand Sport – intended to be a “Cobra Killer” – were built by General Motors under the watchful eyes of Zora Arkus Duntov, GM’s chief engineer at the time.
The value of a continuation model and that of a historic original is encapsulated in its authenticity. Superformance went to great lengths to ensure that the new street version would be as like the original Grand Sport as two peas are in a pod having acquired the original blue prints and molds off the original #2 Grand Sport.
With only five originals ever built, the Superformance Grand Sport will give buyers the opportunity to own a piece of GM’s rich history. What makes this street version an even more valuable product is that it is licensed by its originators and that is not only meant to be raced, but is equally at home as a daily driver..
The SPF Grand Sport will be available in a roadster or coupe version and the technical originality is ensured by the legendary discipline and precision that has made Superformance products the leading fully assembled rolling chassis in the world.
Each SPF Grand Sport will be professionally engineered, custom crafted and professionally assembled in the largest and most modern privately owned specialist automotive manufacturing facility in the world.
The design of the Grand Sport chassis enables owners to select their drive trains from virtually any General Motors crate option available. The first completed street version rollers will be available in the US in mid 2010. Current orders can be placed by calling (949) 900-1950 or sending an email to info@superformance.com.
Source: Superformance via Autoblog
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Ok that’s it. Cancel the FIAT program hehehe