SEMA 2009: Specter Werkes C6 GTR Corvette

Specter Werkes, based out of Troy MI, was kind enough to come out and show off their version of a C6 Corvette, the GTR. Their latest super 'vette packs an LS7 under it's bonnet that is force fed with twin Lingenfelter turbos and produces 800 hp.

Lots of visual upgrades accompany the incredible power and are covered in Pearl Blue paint. A body kit, deep chin spoiler, and sculpted fenders look nice without being over the top. Check out the press release below for full details.

PRESS RELEASE

The latest Corvette GTR by Specter Werkes/Sports debuts Nov. 3 at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Distinguished by its unique, BASF Pearl Blue exterior color and HRE CF40 carbon fiber wheels, the newest GTR will be on display outside the Las Vegas Convention Center's Central Hall, as a feature vehicle for HRE.

Based on the Corvette Z06, this new GTR also represents a collaboration between Specter Werkes and Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, with a Lingenfelter twin-turbo system powering the car – and pumping its 7.0-liter LS7 engine to 800 horsepower.

"Specter GTRs have been featured at SEMA for many years and we're excited to debut the most unique example to date at this year's show," said Jeff Nowicki, president of Specter Werkes/Sports. "From the BASF pearl paint and HRE carbon wheels, to the Lingenfelter engine, there's never been a GTR like this one and we think it will resonate with sports car enthusiasts of all stripes."

Featuring dramatic bodywork and carbon fiber details, the GTR blends racing-inspired design cues with uncompromising luxury and performance. The Specter Werkes/Sports GTR package is available on all C6 Corvette models, including the base coupe and convertible, the Z06 and ZR1. The new, Pearl Blue example's carbon fiber wheels and other carbon accents are complemented by a matte black rear fascia.

The use of HRE carbon fiber wheels is a first on a GTR. They weigh only 22 pounds apiece and are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Zero Pressure tires. Additional features on the new GTR include:

StopTech STR big-brake package, featuring six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers
Mobil 1 synthetic fluids
Corsa exhaust system with GTR-specific exhaust tips
Spinneybeck hand-tipped leather interior accents
Matte-finish carbon fiber accents, including the headlamp housing, front splitter, outside mirrors and more
Specter Werkes/Sports is an automotive prototype and fabrication facility based in Troy, Mich. It specializes in race-proven engine performance enhancements and creating specialty accessories for the C5 and C6 Corvette, the Cadillac CTS and more.

For more information, visit www.spectergtr.com or call 248-583-9559.

SEMA 2009: Grunewald Racing Camaro

Conrad Grusewald has been participating in the Formula Drift series for years with a C5 Corvette as his weapon of choice. For the 2010 series, he is stepping up his efforts with a 2010 Camaro built specifically as a drift car.

Chevrolet donated the car, along with an LS-A crate motor from GM Performance Parts that will produce more than 600 horsepower at the wheels. The car also features an Eibach suspension, carbon fiber body panels from Seibon, Forgeline aluminum wheels and more.