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Old 09-08-2008, 11:15 AM   #54
BigAls87Z28
 
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Originally Posted by scooter View Post
The Lotus actually only costs about 12,000£ which would be about $28,000. There is no reason the Solstice couldnt be done for the same amount. Only reason the Lotus costs so much is because of import taxes and the Toyota engine in it. The Rover engine they were originally equipped with would not pass emmissions.
Hrm..the frame cost for the C6 Z06/ZR1 made of aluminum vs the cost of teh steel was soooo much, they outsourced it to another company to make it, and they have to keep it under a certain number or else the costs of tooling would double and the Corvette would lose all profits.
It wont happen.
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