The DDR SP8 is an original design sports car made from the ground up but no doubt taking strong styling queues from the McLaren F1. The Sports Prototype 8 (SP8) uses the engine and other components from a 1997 to 2002 LS1 Corvette.
Construction
Layout : Mid engined sports coupe
Frame : Tubular space frame with 6 point rollcage
Bodywork : Fiberglass and carbon fibre construction
Restraint System : 4 Point Sparco
Wheelbase : 106.8 inches
Engine
Configuration : Mid engine
Engine : LS series small block Chevy V8
Horsepower : Worlds your oyster
Drivetrain
Gearbox : 5 speed manual transmission
Rear Axle : Limited Slip
Suspension
Front suspension type : Corvette
Rear suspension type : Corvette
Steering : Manual rack & pinion
Brakes : Donor
Wheels : Fronts - 18 x 9.5 Rears - 18 x 10.5
Tires : Fronts - 225/40ZR-18 Rears - 295/40ZR-18
Kit specifications
Corvette based SP8
Parts Offered with the DDR SP8 Kit (1997-2002 LS1 Corvette)
- Complete Mig welded tubular chassis with interior cockpit aluminum panels
- Hand laid DDR fiberglass body unpainted
- Front windscreen
- Side and rear lexan glass
- Projector head lamp assemblies
- Rear, front and side turn signals, rear stop and reverse lights
- Custom fuel tank and associated hardware
- Coolant system parts
- Dashboard
- Center console
- Bolts, nuts and washers package
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What you need.
- Complete engine Chevy small block V8
- Porsche G50 or Audi Transaxle
- Engine-Transaxle adaptor plate
- Shifting cables
- Front and rear suspension with shocks
- Rack & pinion Steering
- Steering Column
- Seats
- Seat belts
- Gauges
- Engine wiring harness
- Chassis electrical wiring harness
- Wilwood clutch, brake booster with master cylinder and gas pedal assembly
- Front and rear wheel rotors and calipers
- shocks
- Mirrors
- Wheel and tires
- 1992 2002 Mazda RX-7 door rear view mirror
Optional Upgrade Available
- Optional right hand drive cockpit layout for the UK or other RHD markets.
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