Supercharged Supercar: Hulme to offer ZR1's LS9 V8

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Feb 11, 2009 | 08:47 AM

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Supercharged Supercar: Hulme to offer ZR1's LS9 V8

Most automakers -- especially those with limited resources -- get their first production model to market before announcing future variants. Hulme Supercars director Jock Freemantle had to mortgage his house to finance the development of his pet project, whose launch has been pushed back several times already. Now targeted to go on sale next year, the Hulme will be available in both closed-roof and open-air versions, with a Corvette Z06-sourced V8 replacing the previous BMW unit. Freemantle now says that an additional version will follow, featuring the supercharged V8 from the all-conquering Corvette ZR1. In a nimble, lightweight package, the 640-hp powerplant promises to propel the supercar to epic speeds... if it ever makes it to production.

Feb 11, 2009 | 02:02 PM

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An LS9 in that?!! Scary, scary fast

Feb 11, 2009 | 03:07 PM

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I dig it...

Feb 11, 2009 | 03:44 PM

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kinda looks like a toy...

Feb 11, 2009 | 05:46 PM

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Looks like the Caparo T1

Feb 11, 2009 | 06:00 PM

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Yea I was thinking the same about the Caparo, and I like the Caparo more...The idea of cars like this is just awesome though, like the big kid go kart