By Zach Bowman, Autoblog.com - You're looking at the Innotech Aspiron, and while the name sounds like something you'd find on the shelf at a discount computer store, the car aims to be a legitimate track day warrior. The open-top two seater pulls parts from the Chevrolet Corvette and wedges them down in a skimpy chassis, wrapping it bodywork that reminds us of cars like the Hulme CanAm and Caparo T1. All told, Innotech says the car can weigh as little as 762 kilograms (1,680 pounds) depending on driver configuration, and with thrust from a range of General Motors V8 engines, we imagine the creation will have no trouble scooting its way around a track.
Buyers can opt for an LS3 from the base 2013 Corvette or the LS7 from the Corvette Z06. Innotech also offers an LT1 option, though it's unclear if that's the all-new LT1 from the 2014 Corvette Stingray or the old cast-iron block. Need something with a bit more punch? You can also choose from the LSA found in the Cadillac CTS-V or an LS9 plucked from the see-through hood of the mighty Corvette ZR1. That means buyers can have anywhere from 500 to 800 horsepower at their command, though an upgraded LS9 is also available with up to 1,000 hp. A Ricardo six-speed manual transmission shuttles all that muscle to the rear axle.
Prices start at around US$150,000 and reach all the way up to "price available upon request" territory. Below is the full press release.
INNOTECH ASPIRON (2014)
Track day supercar with a powerful V8 engineThe INNOTECH Aspiron is a high performance adrenaline booster for hard core drivers, built for track day enjoyment and sheer speed in an open cockpit. Our customers probably own other supercars, like the Corvette, Viper, Porsche 911, Ferrari or Lamborghini, but in comparison to these cars, the Aspiron is designed as a true track day car with strong racing genes, hand built to customer specs, with a power to weight ratio to shame any road car.
Among track day supercars, the Aspiron offers the best value for the money; a great mix of modern design and on track performance, combined with reasonable pricing and affordable maintenance cost.
Uncompromising track day performanceRace car style body offers a spacious 2-seater fully open cockpit, protected by massive roll-over bars. The cockpit, trimmed completely in carbon-fibre, is equipped with adjustable carbon-fibre seats (incl. FIA homologated seats), 6-point racing harness and adjustable pedals. Optional XL sized carbon-fibre seats accommodate large drivers. A multifunctional dash data logger gives you all the info on the engine, lap times, etc. Plenty of downforce is generated by large adjustable carbon-fibre wings, front and rear.
With its outer dimensions (mm/in: L 4850/191 x W 2050/80.7 x H 1100/43.5, wheelbase 2745/108) the Aspiron provides a stable platform like a LeMans prototype. - However, INNOTECH managed to keep the weight low, as one would expect from a modern track day car (kg/lbs: 760 - 860/1680 - 1890 depending on car specs).
Aspiron has a very solid tubular space frame structure with a safe central gas tank location.
Race car style chassis incorporates front and rear A-arm suspension with long arms and adjustable coilover chocks.
The engine is the heart of every supercar: INNOTECH Aspiron was designed to take Chevrolet V8 6.2L - 7.0L engines: LS3 - LS7 - LT1 or supercharged LSA - LS9, stock or upgraded, approx. 500 - 800hp on pump gas, with low maintenance cost and good durability. High performance ARE dry sump systems are on all engines. Top of the line is an upgraded LS9 running on Ethanol E85 with approx. 1000hp. Custom built engines based on LS racing blocks (C5R, C6R or RHS blocks) are available upon request. All that power goes to the rear wheels via Ricardo 6-speed manual gearbox with limited slip differential (well known from the Ford GT for its durability).
The car in the photo is equipped with a naturally aspirated V8 7.0L based on LS7 block, with forged internals, ARE top level dry sump system and custom engine management system. When dynode on a very hot humid summer day, the engine showed 692 hp at 6900 rpm and 588 lb-ft (800 Nm) at 5500 rpm, with 400 lb-ft (545 Nm) available at 2500 rpm. What a beast ...
Thanks to powerful engines and low curb weight the Aspiron has an excellent power to weight ratio, from 600 hp per tonne for a base model to 1000 hp per tonne for a top model - with a driver on board!
The Aspiron of course has powerful brakes to match its speed: 355-380mm/14-15" rotors, forged 6 or 8 piston calipers, race brake pads and optional brake bias adjustment from the cockpit.
Aspiron base models run on O.Z. Racing Alleggerita wheels 8.5 x 18 front and 12 x 18 rear, with 245/40 R18 front and 335/30 R18 rear tires, TOYO R 888, Hoosier R6 semi slicks or racing slicks.
For those who want to spend more money on forged wheels INNOTECH offers optional customized Forgeline GA1R or HRE R40/R43 in 18" size with a large variety of finishes.
Customers can choose among many paint colors and finishes. Each car will be made to order to customer specs. Small Limited Editions are also foreseen. Aspiron cars are built in Europe and INNOTECH supplies customers worldwide with all needed parts.
2014 INNOTECH Aspiron - models and prices w/out sales tax:
Buyers can opt for an LS3 from the base 2013 Corvette or the LS7 from the Corvette Z06. Innotech also offers an LT1 option, though it's unclear if that's the all-new LT1 from the 2014 Corvette Stingray or the old cast-iron block. Need something with a bit more punch? You can also choose from the LSA found in the Cadillac CTS-V or an LS9 plucked from the see-through hood of the mighty Corvette ZR1. That means buyers can have anywhere from 500 to 800 horsepower at their command, though an upgraded LS9 is also available with up to 1,000 hp. A Ricardo six-speed manual transmission shuttles all that muscle to the rear axle.
Prices start at around US$150,000 and reach all the way up to "price available upon request" territory. Below is the full press release.
INNOTECH ASPIRON (2014)
Track day supercar with a powerful V8 engineThe INNOTECH Aspiron is a high performance adrenaline booster for hard core drivers, built for track day enjoyment and sheer speed in an open cockpit. Our customers probably own other supercars, like the Corvette, Viper, Porsche 911, Ferrari or Lamborghini, but in comparison to these cars, the Aspiron is designed as a true track day car with strong racing genes, hand built to customer specs, with a power to weight ratio to shame any road car.
Among track day supercars, the Aspiron offers the best value for the money; a great mix of modern design and on track performance, combined with reasonable pricing and affordable maintenance cost.
Uncompromising track day performanceRace car style body offers a spacious 2-seater fully open cockpit, protected by massive roll-over bars. The cockpit, trimmed completely in carbon-fibre, is equipped with adjustable carbon-fibre seats (incl. FIA homologated seats), 6-point racing harness and adjustable pedals. Optional XL sized carbon-fibre seats accommodate large drivers. A multifunctional dash data logger gives you all the info on the engine, lap times, etc. Plenty of downforce is generated by large adjustable carbon-fibre wings, front and rear.
With its outer dimensions (mm/in: L 4850/191 x W 2050/80.7 x H 1100/43.5, wheelbase 2745/108) the Aspiron provides a stable platform like a LeMans prototype. - However, INNOTECH managed to keep the weight low, as one would expect from a modern track day car (kg/lbs: 760 - 860/1680 - 1890 depending on car specs).
Aspiron has a very solid tubular space frame structure with a safe central gas tank location.
Race car style chassis incorporates front and rear A-arm suspension with long arms and adjustable coilover chocks.
The engine is the heart of every supercar: INNOTECH Aspiron was designed to take Chevrolet V8 6.2L - 7.0L engines: LS3 - LS7 - LT1 or supercharged LSA - LS9, stock or upgraded, approx. 500 - 800hp on pump gas, with low maintenance cost and good durability. High performance ARE dry sump systems are on all engines. Top of the line is an upgraded LS9 running on Ethanol E85 with approx. 1000hp. Custom built engines based on LS racing blocks (C5R, C6R or RHS blocks) are available upon request. All that power goes to the rear wheels via Ricardo 6-speed manual gearbox with limited slip differential (well known from the Ford GT for its durability).
The car in the photo is equipped with a naturally aspirated V8 7.0L based on LS7 block, with forged internals, ARE top level dry sump system and custom engine management system. When dynode on a very hot humid summer day, the engine showed 692 hp at 6900 rpm and 588 lb-ft (800 Nm) at 5500 rpm, with 400 lb-ft (545 Nm) available at 2500 rpm. What a beast ...
Thanks to powerful engines and low curb weight the Aspiron has an excellent power to weight ratio, from 600 hp per tonne for a base model to 1000 hp per tonne for a top model - with a driver on board!
The Aspiron of course has powerful brakes to match its speed: 355-380mm/14-15" rotors, forged 6 or 8 piston calipers, race brake pads and optional brake bias adjustment from the cockpit.
Aspiron base models run on O.Z. Racing Alleggerita wheels 8.5 x 18 front and 12 x 18 rear, with 245/40 R18 front and 335/30 R18 rear tires, TOYO R 888, Hoosier R6 semi slicks or racing slicks.
For those who want to spend more money on forged wheels INNOTECH offers optional customized Forgeline GA1R or HRE R40/R43 in 18" size with a large variety of finishes.
Customers can choose among many paint colors and finishes. Each car will be made to order to customer specs. Small Limited Editions are also foreseen. Aspiron cars are built in Europe and INNOTECH supplies customers worldwide with all needed parts.
2014 INNOTECH Aspiron - models and prices w/out sales tax:
- Aspiron R 500 V8 LS3 6.2L (500 hp) 114 000 EUR / 149 000 USD
- Aspiron RS 700 V8 LS7 7.0 (700 hp) 137 000 EUR / 179 000 USD
- Aspiron RSC 750 V8 LSA 6.2L (750 hp) 147 000 EUR / 192 000 USD
- Aspiron RSC 800 V8 LS9 6.2L (800 hp) 157 000 EUR / 204 000 USD
- Aspiron RSR 900 V8 LS9 6.2L (900 hp) runs on race gasoline, price upon request
- Aspiron RRR 1000 V8 LS9 6.2L (1000 hp) runs on Ethanol E85, price upon request
Custom built V8 GM Based engines and a large variety of optional equipment will make your Aspiron the one and only in the world!
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