When researching information for my article on SV Motor Car’s 9 Competizione and other coachbuilding manufacturers, I came across one that I haven’t seen before. I think coachbuilding is such an unique industry and I love seeing the creative things the companies come up with.
Other than the 789 from N2A Motors, it seems as if most companies base off the Corvette and attempt to make the car more Italian. Innotech is no different, but I think their approach is.
Yes, I definitely think this conversion is quite different. It goes for a much more subtle approach than nearly all aftermarket bodywork changes for the Corvette. The changes in the front end in particular are not drastic.
The only thing altered is the front grille and lower fascia. Innotech ditched the mesh and foglights for a vertical/horizontal chrome bar theme. Also as you can see the front doors are changed to Lamborghini-like scissor openings.
Other than the original Corvette taillights, the rear end is completely redesigned a new bumper piece and new side pieces spanning the rear window. They’re designed to make the car look longer and more rakish.
Innotech offers more than just appearance improvements though – they even offer a twin-turbocharged V8 with 1,000 horsepower (!). Also available is different wheels, modified exhaust systems as well as naturally-aspirated performance improvements.
As far design goes, I think the changes are pretty effective – it’s not blatantly copying anything but manages to have a handsome look to it. I love creativity! As for me personally though? I think I’ll take the standard Corvette.
July 25th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
ZOMG. Fail. People actually pay for that? It’s a travesty.
I can only imagine what sort of poseur rides we’re going to see based on the Solstice/Sky once they’re fully discontinued…