Vehicle Description
In America, we have a proud tradition of blazing trails. And while
our methods sometimes lack refinement, the results are usually
unsurpassed. That's exactly the spirit one might glean from Factory
Five Racing's GTM Supercar. According to the GTM's overview, it was
designed "as a direct challenge to people like Ferrari dealers, who
with manicured fingernails and straight faces, charge people a
minimum to be on a waiting list, to join an exclusive club of
unfriendly people who rarely drive their cars." Well, if that isn't
classic American bravado, I'm not sure what is. In the USA, we
don't need carefully crafted appearances to put the automotive
world on notice. And with that in mind, it seems appropriate to
debut this ferocious, 30-mile GTM. Backing six liters of
all-American small block with a composite body, five forward gears,
a Corvette suspension and custom leather hides, this blue beast is
sure to give any red-blooded car enthusiast a case of white
knuckles!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Factory Five Racing has long been applauded for their great
composite work, and this GTM is no exception. The car's profile,
trimmed on a 5-axis RTP-Fanuc robot, is a hand-laid Vinylester
shell that's been laminated to 3/16ths and covered in a .015-inch
gel coat. That gel lays excellent groundwork for wet looking
2-stage, which, while it appears blue, is officially called BMW
Carbon Black Metallic. The car's taut profile, produced in 2006 and
titled upon its 2011 inspection, was massaged and sprayed by
Anthony Kutas of Dents Charlotte. And, since debuting from its
$156K custom build in late 2015, this coupe has traversed a scant
30 miles.
ENGINE
Nothing is more American than a spry Chevy small block. Lift the
car's sculpted deck and you'll find the forerunner to virtually all
the technology still featured in Chevrolet sports cars: GM's potent
Gen IV LS2. The rowdy mill utilizes 364 cubic inches to twist buff
10.9 to 1 compression into an even 400 horsepower and 400 lb./ft.
of Oak-shaking torque. And despite consistently delivering
track-blistering, low-end performance, it revs to 6,500 RPM and can
drive like a commuter car! Up top, a custom shroud features
tailored branding. Out back, beefy air tubes feed a factory
throttle body that's bolted to a composite GM intake. At the sides
of the block, familiar 243 heads flood custom Kooks headers, which
inflate a custom X-pipe, coated cats and polished stainless tips.
Cooling comes courtesy of a big aluminum radiator, which centers
spry puller fans amid braided piping. And, aesthetically, the
aluminum V8 looks fantastic seated in top notch hardware and
smooth, satin framing.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
The bottom of this GTM is as simple as it is technical, with the
car's entire undercarriage, save for its engine and transmission,
fortified by aerodynamic belly pans. The chassis is a powder-coated
space frame that positively contributes to a dainty 2,435-pound
curb weight. Turns come courtesy of a manual steering rack, which
leads a fifth-generation Corvette suspension that's balanced,
weight-tuned, fitted with anti-roll bars and finished with
custom-tuned Genesis coil-overs. Stops come courtesy of
sixth-generation Corvette Z06 binders, which clamp a quartet of
drilled rotors. Behind the lightweight engine, a Porsche G50
transaxle employs a limited-slip differential and custom ratios to
achieve a 3.44 final drive. All that proven track prowess rolls on
1-piece CCW C2Ks, which twist 245/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sports in
front of 335/30ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sports. And the driving
experience is greatly aided by a whole roster of precision parts
that includes an Aeromotive fuel pump, custom, 22-gallon fuel tanks
and a RamLiftPro hydraulic lift system.
INTERIOR
Naturally, this custom's Caressa Platinum interior is every bit as
nice as its lightweight shell. Penned by Royal Oak, Michigan's
Pfaff Designs, and installed by Steve Kurzman of Charlotte's The
Custom Stitching Company, the clean cockpit features an inviting
collection of alcantara and Italian Leather surfacing. Front and
center, Factory Five Racing sport seats wear modern, 3-point
shoulder harnesses. In front of those seats, a wrapped dash hangs
crisp Porsche 997 telemetry, modified by Classic Instruments,
beside Pioneer double-din audio, which sequences navigation and
satellite radio through Hybrid Audio subs, an Arc Audio amp and
Hybrid Audio speakers. At the bottom of the car, Bentley wool
carpet, shielded by custom mats, founds a sculpted console under a
short shifter, Vintage Air Gen IV climate control and pushbutton
ignition. In front of the driver, a leather-wrapped Momo steering
wheel laps Escort Passport front/rear radar detection, which rides
a tilting column. And everyone stays safe thanks to an integrated,
6-point roll cage.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Restoration receipts
A restoration price log
Dyno results
A Factory Five Racing Assembly Manual
It's no secret that Factory Five Racing builds some of the world's
finest specialty cars. This excellent GTM is a perfect opportunity
to experience the brand at its very best. Ready for a little seat
time in an uncompromising thrill machine? Don't miss the chance to
claim this incredible coupe!
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a professional, $156K build that was completed
in 2015
6.0 liter GM LS2 V8 / 400 horsepower
Porsche 5-speed manual transaxle / Limited-slip differential / 3.44
final drive ratio
Vintage Air conditioning
Custom alcantara and Italian Leather interior / Modern audio
Factory Five Racing frame / Fifth-generation Corvette suspension /
RamLiftPro hydraulic lift system
Sixth-generation Corvette Z06 4-wheel disc brakes
18-inch CCW C2K wheels
Factory Five Racing composite body / BMW Carbon Black Metallic
paint
Sale includes: Restoration documents / Dyno results / A Factory
Five Racing Assembly Manual
