Spared No Expense: Greeks Build C5 Completely Out Of Carbon Fiber

22-640x423Depending on the person, the project of creating a carbon fiber Corvette is either a dream, a nightmare, or an accomplishment that’s worthy of an award. Well, we’re here to tell you that a team of fabricators has beaten us all to the punch with this C5 Z06 straight out of Greece, the only one of its kind.

18-640x480The level of intricacy and attention to detail is quite stringent and exacting here. First off, it’s worth noting that the shop responsible for the creation, Carbon Fiber Customs, was able to shave off a good amount of weight from the car with this conversion.

Starting at around 3,250 pounds, the stock C5’s fiberglass body is already lightweight enough. With carbon fiber, however, that total drops to 2,940 pounds, making this Corvette that much more quick and agile.

Secondly, all of the panels are made using a vacuum infusion technique, which ensures high strength and zero defects like bubbles or pinholes. There’s even a “V” pattern in the appearance of the carbon fiber, arranged in accordance with the middle of the car across all of the handmade panels that reflect perfect fit and finish from every angle.

7If so inclined, you too can turn your C5 into an aftermarket wonder like this, thanks to CFC’s full catalogue of parts available on their website. The pieces come in either the less expensive plain weave, or high-end V pattern with gold accenting on certain units. Prices range from $204 for a license plate frame, to $2038 for a hood.

Taking in all the components needed to outfit your Corvette, the price totals well past $12,000, and that isn’t including the parts that were left unlisted (like the bumpers and doors). Would you fork over that kind of money to have one of the rarest, most impressive supercars around? Or would you tell these guys to keep their crazy carbon fiber antics to themselves? Deposit your two cents below.

About the author

David Chick

David Chick comes to us ready for adventure. With passions that span clean and fast Corvettes all the way to down and dirty off-road vehicles (just ask him about his dream Jurassic Park Explorer), David's eclectic tastes lend well to his multiple automotive writing passions.
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