
LS3-Powered 1959 Corvette Restomod by Pogea Racing
German tuning house Pogea Racing transformed a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1 into a modern sports car by integrating C6 Corvette hardware, including a 6.2-liter LS3 engine enhanced with LS7 fuel injectors and aggressive camshafts. The bespoke chassis was designed with help from Chip Foose, featuring a fully independent suspension with height-adjustable coilover shocks and C6-sourced brakes. The exterior retains the classic style with widened rear end and Ferrari red paint, while the interior sports a red and white leather theme.
- Built by:
- Pogea Racing
- Location:
- Germany
- Vehicle:
- 1959 Chevrolet Corvette - C1
- Engine:
- 6.2L V8 LS3
- Cost:
- $329,000
- Power:
- 485 bhp
- Torque:
- 431 lb-ft
- Weight:
- -
- Balance:
- -
- Wheels:
- Custom Pogea 18-inch frontCustom Pogea 19-inch rearBridgestone Potenza tires
- Exterior:
- Ferrari red and white paintChrome-plated trimsModern lighting tech in headlights and custom taillights
- Interior:
- Red leather and suede upholsteryIsotta Vallelunga steering wheel
- Chassis:
- Bespoke tube frameFully independent suspension with coilover shocksC6-sourced brakes with drilled rotorsRack and pinion power steering
- Powertrain:
- LS7 fuel injectorsAggressive camshaftsHigh-performance intakeEdelbrock 45-mm exhaust manifoldsCustom stainless steel exhaust5-speed manual transmissionCeramic clutchDana 44 Posi differential
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