Many Italian Designing firms have developed various hyper cars from the original unit models. Italy has a rich history of transforming the cars into hyper cars. From Scaglietti to Pininfarina and now Ares Modena is the latest designing Italian firm that decided to transform the old Corvette C8 into a brand-new hyper car and named it as the S1 Coupe. Ares Modena have already created a limited-edition vehicle under the name. They have recreated the vehicles from the house of Bentley, Mercedes and the British Royale Land Rovers in the industry.
American automakers love the Corvette C8. This beat was known for its aggressive speed and passive acceleration. The Corvette C8 was the most beloved car in the United States after Z06. The firm has not officially announced which Corvette C8 model will be moved onto under transformation, but the things are bit surrounding over the Stingray. This car has its own reason as it was one of the most popular and affordable models in the Corvette C series lineup. The Corvette C8 Stingray already laid the foundation of the Ares Modena’s S1 Coupe as to build their first hyper car under their nameplate.
The S1 Coupe will be the limited-edition production car unit from Ares Modena as they revealed to manufacture only 24 units a as limited-edition models. The Ares S1 Coupe will be the car that represents the next gen of the hyper cars. The reason behind to create this possessive sports car into a hyper car was to showcase an entirely extreme design and unexceptional performance from the vehicle who can generate a massive 700 HP and beyond. The all-new S1 Coupe will have a new aurora of designing as the firm claimed that the design is inspired by the most iconic sleek designs from the 1970s and the 1980s era.
Also Read: Toyota FT-Se: Redefining The Excellence in 2026
Corvette C8 will be the new Ares S1 Coupe making 700 HP
The S1 Coupe will feature a retro-inspired new carbon fiber body that will be revamped from the older version of the Corvette C8. This new revamped design will give a more aggressive and thrilling look than the original Corvette C8. The S1 Coupe will also feature a new stylish butterfly door, a redesigned rear spoiler along with premium leathered upholstery. According to the company CEO, Dany Bahar decided to make the enrich old-fashioned Corvette C8 Stingray into a brand-new role-model. The major pressure they put on to the designing elements as they are trying to make the perfect cockpit finish using the finest Alcantara and Napa leather for the upholstery.
The upcoming Ares Modena S1 Coupe will have a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine that will roll out a massive 700 HP and 627 lb-ft of minimum torque. This engine is the modified version of the Chevrolet HT2 V8 engine which is also used as the powertrain center for the Corvette C8 Stingray. The all-new S1 Coupe is expected to be lighter in weight when compared to the Corvette C8. This new body to weight ratio depends on the sleek and sturdy aerodynamics design which will ultimately increase the performance on papers.
The modified Corvette C8 will have a top speed of 200 mph and will be capable of covering the distance from 0-60 mph in just 2.7 seconds. Considering about its design, Ares S1 Coupe will have a low-riding body that would look as an inspirational from the design of Huayra for the auto enthusiast. The S1 Coupe project is still ongoing, and the actual automobile will be unveiled in the upcoming years at the price tag of whopping $585,000 in the United States.
Thank you for reading the Article, Please visit again and have a nice day.
Also Read: Next-Gen 2024 Dodge Charger Stays To Its Roots As Plan To Go Electric Is Uncertain
2 thoughts on “Ares Modena Transforms The Corvette C8 Into Hypercar Makeover”