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Factory Five GTM
Do you want to have an American supercar, but want to buy it on a budget and assemble it yourself? That’s no problem because the famous kit car company Factory Five Racing has just the car for you. It is the Factory Five GTM and it is a capable, fast supercar you can build in your garage. And yes, they’ve included the manual. Factory Five Racing is best known for its Shelby Cobra kits that are quality reproductions enthusiast love.
But the company made a move to the supercar market with the GTM in 2007. This is a modern car with a Kevlar body and aluminum chassis with a Corvette V8 engine. Also, lots of components like the drivetrain and suspension come from the Corvette, making it affordable. It is also easy to work on and maintain.
Due to the lightness and power, the GTM is fast with 0 to 60 mph times of around three seconds and the top speeds of over 180 mph. The basic GTM kit costs just $24,000, making it budget-friendly. However, you will have to provide the Corvette engine and drivetrain to make the GTM roadworthy.