2002 Chevrolet Corvette-Style Land Speed Car by Spitzer Race Cars

2002 Chevrolet Corvette-Style Land Speed Car by Spitzer Race Cars

This custom-fabricated land speed car, commissioned by Dunlop Tires, is based on the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette and constructed on a tubular chassis by Spitzer Race Cars. It achieved a 2002 world record speed of 388.538 km/h on standard production tires. Power is provided by a methanol-fueled 585ci big-block Chevrolet V8, built by Steve Schmidt Racing, delivering approximately 1,300 horsepower. Features include dual Holley carburetors, MSD ignition, and a Lenco Racing manual transmission. The car sports distinctive yellow and red two-tone paint with sponsor graphics, a rear wing, and a drag parachute.

Built by:
Spitzer Race Cars
Location:
Seattle, Washington, USA
Vehicle:
2002 Custom Homebuilt
Engine:
-
Cost:
$37,666
Power:
300 hp
Torque:
-
Weight:
-
Balance:
-
Wheels:
Black-finished 17-inch alloy wheels with anodized lips
Exterior:
tubular chassis by Spitzer Race Carstwo-tone yellow and redrear wingrear wheel spatshood scoopfront splitterdrag parachutetwo-tone yellow and red paintsponsor graphics
Interior:
Sparco steering wheelAutoMeter instrumentation
Chassis:
coilover shocks
Powertrain:
Chevrolet 585ci big-block V8methanol-fueleddual Holley four-barrel carburetorsMSD ignition systemAeroquip fittingsexhaust headers
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