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The menacing C6.BlackforceOne is based on the normal Corvette and not on a Z06
or ZR1 model. It gets around 10cm more on each side for a masculine feel.
LOMA-Performance makes no effort to disguise the source of the additional width
- indeed clearly displays the carbon-fibre wheel arch extensions and carbon-fibre
side skirts available with or without visible screws. LOMA has installed a
carbon-fibre front lip and rear diffuser with integrated LED reverse light
alongside the extensions, also in carbon-fibre. The optional LOMA-Performance
rear spoiler, finished in the same expensive material, is easy to fit and
detach. Circular daytime running lights are an eye-catching feature of the
headlights. The front lip, rear diffuser and daytime running lights are
incidentally available for all C6 Corvettes, including the Z06 and ZR1.
783hp with bi-turbo charging
The bi-turbo engine conversion is, however, exclusive to the
C6.BlackforceOne and raises an incredible 783hp from the V8 engine. 666hp still
reaches the rear axle after transfer via a LOMA-Performance carbon-fibre sports
clutch, highly durable carbon-fibre drive shafts and an overhauled gear unit;
skilled hands are certainly needed at the wheel of the high-speed Corvette. It
should hit 100km/h in just 3.4 seconds, accompanied by furious roars from the
LOMA Cup Sport Superlight exhaust unit and ultimately reach 330km/h.
A coilover suspension is fitted beneath the body to allow separate adjustment of
pressure and rebound damping. Even the stabilisers are adjustable. An extra 8cm
tread at the front and all of 14cm at the rear ensure the C6 really hugs the
road.
The impression of sheer unlimited curve speed is of course also down to the
Michelin Sport Cup high performance tyres in the dimensions 275/30R19 and
335/25R20 mounted on 10 x 19 and 12 x 20-inch shining black OZ Racing
Ultraleggera HLT alloy wheels.
Racing technology for the road
LOMA-Performance can install a carbon fibre/ceramic brake unit from Mov'it
for brutal deceleration to match the brutal acceleration. This is an impressive
15.5 kilograms lighter on the front axle and 10 kilograms lighter on the rear
axle than, say, ZO6 brakes.
For the interior, the team have been hard at work creating a great ambience with
both technical and luxury features. The door panels are finished in carbon-fibre
and sections of the cockpit are covered with Alcantara. C6.BlackforceOne
customers can choose from 300 different types of leather.
Limited Edition
C6.BlackforceOne production is strictly limited to 25 vehicles. All are
numbered and come with a full guarantee. LOMA provides an additional 12-month
guarantee for the spectacular engine tuning. The prices for a complete vehicle
start at 190,000 euros.
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