The Corvette C7-based monster aims to be the “ultimate American performance car”
Equus Automotive is an aftermarket company that sees itself as an American equivalent of Germany's Brabus and Alpina. The only difference, however, is that it focuses on American cars.
The company gained notoriety in 2014 with its stunning Bass 770 muscle car restomod project, and it now ups the ante with a 1,000-hp Corvette C7-based coachbuild called the Throwback.
While the Bass770 was an homage to 1960s and 1970s muscle cars, the Throwback is a tribute to America's sweetheart, the Corvette. Described as the "ultimate American performance car," the Throwback is based on the Corvette C7 and combines a retro-styled bodywork with a custom interior and a souped-up powertrain.
Seen from the outside, the Throwback looks like all seven generations of the Corvette have merged into a single car. For example, the side scallops are a throwback to the original Vette, the spear running down the rear window evokes the 1963 Corvette Stingray split-window coupe, while the double round taillights need no explanation.
We'll let you identify what other design elements are throwbacks to previous Corvettes, but until then allow us to point your attention at the three enormous exhaust tailpipes which appear to have the same diameter as the taillights.
That's a solid clue that something major happened in the engine compartment, but the folks from Equus are quite reserved with the details. They do say that engine tuning options result in up to 1,000 horsepower and 822 lb-ft (1,113 Nm) of torque, allowing the Throwback to go from 0 to 60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 2.5 seconds and top out at 220 mph (354 km/h).
The Corvette C7 origins are most apparent on the inside, although Equus did put some effort in completely reupholstering the cabin with black and red Alcantara, including some quilting on the sport seats. The carbon fiber and brushed aluminum trim further class up the interior.
Equus says the customization and personalization opportunities are "endless," but the production run isn't. The company will build only 25 units, each priced from $130,000.
Story references: Equus Automotive via Motor1
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