The C6 Chevrolet Corvette is a fun and fast car but for many, it acts as the foundation on which they build more power and more speed. That’s what happened with this Specter Werkes/Sports example from 2008. We wonder just how much you think it’s worth considering all it has and doesn’t have going for it.
To kick things off, this is far more than just a C6 with a body kit. Under the hood is a very custom LS3 V8 stroked to 6.8 liters with a Callies Performance Products 4340-forged crankshaft, Manley forged connecting rods, Mahle forged pistons and other supporting mods. Now defunct Specter Werkes rated this engine at 535 hp (398 kW) and 530 lb-ft (717 Nm) of torque.
That’s a bit more than modern-day Corvette gusto all while remaining naturally aspirated. It sends that power to the rear wheels only via a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. According to the listing, it has just 18,000 miles on the odometer. The interior is full of special little bits too.
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A badge on the center console reads “Specter Werkes/Sports GTR SWS 08-001-01”. Two-tone leather upholstery is accompanied by four-point racing harnesses, a cross brace between the B-pillars, carbon fiber trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, and cruise control. Now, let’s chat a bit about the body kit because it’s… unique.
The rear features a tasteful and sleek integration of the rear decklid, spoiler, and lighting. A diffuser houses exhaust tips that terminate what starts at the other end with long-tube headers and lead into a Corsa exhaust system.
The door handles are long gone and the side panels now feature a much sharper belt line. Two large vents, one on the front and one on the rear fender appear as well. There’s no information about their functionality though.
For all of the things about this Corvette that we like, it’s far from perfect. Firstly, a close look at the hood and front bumper fitment reveal a few strange panel gaps and misaligned panels. Secondly, one commenter on the auction claims that the owner specifically wrapped it because of “notable issues with the paint.”
That could be incorrect or erroneous but the wrap itself and the weird panels have our spidey sense tingling. So what do you think it’ll go for when the auction ends on April 3rd? As of this writing, it’s been bid up to $25,300 and has five days left on Bring-a-Trailer. At that price, it would present quite a lot of performance per dollar.
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