Supervette SV8.R conversion package for the C6 Corvette

 Supervettes are now offering a body conversion package for the C6 Corvette which turns it into a carbon-fiber bodied, super-wide, super sleek sports car. The only problem is the price; $60,000. Or to put it another way, $9,000 more than what a brand-new Corvette C7 costs.

But aside from the ambitious asking price, the SV8.R conversion is rather nice. It still looks like a Corvette, and the alterations look quite natural for the car. It also sounds like a high-grade conversion too, with the kit being fabricated from a combination of carbon fiber and Kevlar. The design started with a 3D scanning of a 2011 C6 chassis to ensure the parts were laser accurate. The 3D modeling work was done with the help of French designer Thomas Granjard.

As well as new bodywork, the  Supervette SV8.R conversion also consists of 20-inch front wheels, 21-inch rear wheels, Pirelli Pzero tires, a custom exhaust and upgraded brakes. Cost options include custom interiors, sound systems, and exposed carbon-fiber bodywork.

Supervettes plan on producing 100 SV8.Rs, each with their own numbered serial number and aluminium plaque.

Supervettes are also working on adapting the kit so it can be fitted to the new C7 chassis if requested.

 Below is the official press release for the Supervette SV8.R:

We started designing the Concept which we have since named the “SV8.R” back in 2009. Our vision and goal was to create an entirely new body for the C6 Corvette that would capture the Supercar essence that the Corvette lacked, at least visually in the past few generations. There’s no argument that its drive train is one if the best on the market, and THE very best bang for your buck available today.. but it still lacked something. So we went to the drawing board. We wanted to create what we thought GM should have designed, but can’t due to a small box their design team must stay inside to meet profit margins and sales goals.

We decided to completely replace the entire exterior with a new 100% Carbon Fiber Supervette body. A super contemporary design, capturing some design cues from past generations like the C2 and C3… and of course the traditional round lights. Ironically, keeping the round tail lights, but executing this idea in a very modern way, was our #1 focus when we first started sketching… and its been without a doubt the most controversial part of the new C7 design.

 We started by 3D scanning a 2011 C6 with Matrix Cad Design Inc. out of Charlotte, NC. With the help of an excellent 3D model designer Thomas Granjard out of Paris, France , we designed the SV8.R on the C6 chassis with laser accuracy, assuring that our panels will fit 100% precision. With this process we were able to avoid making any structural changes to the vehicle. The end result, we can build this conversion on any 2005-2013 Corvette. We will be tweaking the files to fit the C7 chassis as well, which we already determined is extremely similar to the C6.

All of the body panels, are being manufactured with the very best materials and technology available today. Carbon Fiber, Kevlar-reinforced bumpers for extreme strength and lightweight.

We are accepting 5 preorders at $59,995, which as of now there are two spots open. After our preorder phase, packages will start at $65,000.00 for the exterior, which will also include forged wheels, 20×11.5″ (F) and 21×13.5″ (R), Pirelli Pzero tires, Custom exhaust, brake upgrade, all new lighting, paint, installation, and delivery. Additional options will include performance packages, custom interiors, sound systems, and even a fully exposed carbon fiber / clearcoated show car finish.

We expect the prototype to be complete by March, and the first 5 preorders to be built by third quarter of 2014. From this point we will be offering a limited amount of 20 per year for 5 years. All 100 will come with their own serial # and unique aluminum badges.

About Supervettes LLC…

As a kid, I was always sketching sports cars and like most young car lovers, day dreaming of Lambos & Ferrari’s. My parents always had a new Corvette, as long as I can remember… so it was already encoded into my DNA so to speak. I had a 2008 Z06 Corvette, which I took delivery of in early 2008. I absolutely loved the car, but like most sports car enthusiasts, I was ready for “more” by 2009. Eagerly anticipating the release of the ZR1, I was preparing for the upgrade. However, I was expecting a wider, more aggressive Vette. Obviously that didn’t happen. Of course the Supercharged LS9 was exciting, but Vette owners have been doing that for years already. I was more disappointed in the exterior design. I wanted a wider Supercar to keep up with the exotics as far as “artistic value” is concerned :) So, I designed what we call the ZR6X, which if you haven’t seen it, is basically a ZR1 on steroids. It is 3″ wider (1.5″ in every corner). The first one was for my own pleasure. Then, after getting stopped and questioned by people at every stop light, gas station, etc, I quickly realized we had a business staring us in the face. Supervettes LLC was born in July of 2010.

We have had and continue to have great success with this conversion kit selling it globally, as it is a bolt on conversion kit.

Then, like an addiction, I wanted more! So, we started building the “GT6X” – Adding a new front nose fascia, new rear bumper, side pipe exhaust, retractable wing, and another 2″, making it 5″ wider than a ZR1… which makes it 80.6″ wide. (Base Corvette is 72.6″ and a Z06/ZR1 is 75.6″ wide for reference).

Source: Supervettes