Vehicle Description
The pro-touring movement, keenly summarized as mixing wicked
performance with classic good looks, began gaining popularity about
25 years ago. And today, with technology that continuously blurs
the lines between street beast and track king, transforming a
storied classic into a technological tour de force has become one
of America's favorite pastimes. A super slick showstopper that was
built by Corvette artist Jeff Hayes, this awesome Sting Ray
combines picture-perfect aesthetics with serious mechanical
prowess. And whether you're looking for invigorating performance, a
lust worthy parade queen or just a cool car to own and enjoy, it's
a great candidate for your next classic!
PUTTING THE PRO IN PRO-TOURER
When it comes to appeal, modern society operates on a myriad of
unspoken rules that ultimately determine the winners and the
losers. On the surface, judgements might seem shallow or fickle.
But a deeper look reveals a pattern or, 'algorithm' if you will,
that highlights the value of basic attributes. Take the iPhone, for
example: it's relatable, it's charmingly attractive and it's
incredibly engaging. Or Facebook, a service that's easy to use,
visually appealing and highly addictive. That 'just right' mindset
feels like the perfect way to describe this Corvette's killer
appearance. Simply put: the car is a winner. It's handsome without
being too traditional. It's fresh without being too outlandish. And
it manages to be unique while mastering the art of mass appeal.
The car's solid body, massaged to near perfection by Jeff Hayes's
American Speed Shop, is covered in a glossy coat of Silver Pearl
2-stage. Not nearly as pastel as GM's original single-stage, that
pigment looks absolutely rich under a Gunmetal Stinger Stripe. At
the front of the silky accent, spotless bumpers bend around a
tasteful billet grille, which floats between bright amber parking
lamps. Behind that grille, a crisp header emblem leads an electric
Stinger Hood, which fronts like-new glass that's seated behind
polished frames and capped wipers. That greenhouse is reflected in
a duo of bowtie-stamped mirrors, which complement black rockers,
traditional door handles and throaty side-pipes. And at the back of
the car, two more spotless bumpers reflect sporty taillights, a
crisp Sting Ray emblem and a color-keyed fuel filler.
CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE POWER
Check between this Corvette's mesh-lined heat extractors and you'll
find 6.2 liters of small block fury! Officially known as the
Chevrolet Performance LS376/525, that hot crate engine twists
respectable 10.7 to 1 compression into 525 horsepower and 486
lb./ft. of gravel pummeling torque. At the front of the block, a
polished air cleaner bends wind in to a polished throttle body,
which feeds a color-keyed GM intake. That air meets spark in
rectangular-port L92-style heads, which ride under thick Holley
fuel rails and attractive Corvette valve covers. A nodular crank,
powdered connecting rods and hypereutectic pistons compress that
volatile union. A hydraulic ASA camshaft maximizes intake
efficiency through better breathing. Speaking of breathing, the
smooth mill funnels spent gases through stainless block hugger
headers. There's a serious Be Cool radiator that's slid in front of
a chrome puller fan. Polished serpentine components spin a polished
Powermaster alternator opposite a polished AC compressor. And
braided lines and quality Taylor plug wires combine with polished
reservoirs, a polished master cylinder and a polished battery brace
to detail otherwise purpose-built performance.
NOT STOCK AT ALL
Park this Sting Ray on a lift and you'll find a custom, fully
powder-coated chassis that mixes a spry fifth-generation Corvette
front suspension with a steady sixth-generation Corvette rear
suspension. At the middle of those professionally assembled bones,
a smooth 4L65E 4-speed deals power to a spry Dana 44 differential
that's been borrowed from a sixth-generation Corvette Z06. Turns
come courtesy of power rack-and-pinion steering. Smooth and solid
stops are provided by sixth-generation Corvette Z06 brakes, which
squeeze 4 and 6-piston calipers around a quartet of drilled and
slotted rotors. And torque meets the pavement through
seventh-generation Corvette Z06-style blades, which spin 235/40R18
Toyo Proxes 4 Plus redlines in front of 275/35R19 Toyo Proxes 4
Plus redlines.
TAMING THE BEAST
Slip into this roadster's sublime, French-stitched cockpit and
settle on bolstered bucket seats that wrap distressed leather
around modern frames. A leather-trimmed dash fashions awesome
carbon fiber dins around Vintage Air climate control,
Bluetooth-capable, direct-fit audio and gorgeous Auto Meter
American Muscle telemetry. At the base of that dash, a carbon fiber
console frames a booted Lokar shifter. Custom, mesh-trimmed door
panels bridge the gap between premium carpet, which contrasts
billet foot pedals, and an ornate headliner, which shades modern
power windows. And the driver commands presence through a
color-keyed Billet Specialties steering wheel, which laps a
polished, tilting column.
Plenty quick and plenty streetable, this pristine Corvette is an
excellent combination of awesome pro-touring performance and
timeless Motor City aesthetics. And thanks to its excellent build,
this classy coupe is sure to provide an awesome ownership
experience. Call your friends at RK Motors Charlotte and drive away
in one bad bowtie!
HIGHLIGHTS
Incredible Sting Ray pro-tourer that was built by Corvette artist
Jeff Hayes
Chevrolet Performance LS376/525 V8 / 525 horsepower
GM 4L65E 4-speed automatic transmission
Sixth-generation Corvette Z06 Dana 44 differential
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Sixth-generation Corvette Z06 power disc brakes
Modern air conditioning
Custom chassis
Fifth-generation Corvette front suspension / Sixth-generation
Corvette rear suspension
Custom leather interior / Modern audio
18 and 19-inch seventh-generation Corvette Z06-style wheels
Silver Pearl paint / Gunmetal Stinger Stripe
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world