quoted from another web forum.....
I kno its been dead a while but for others who stumble on it, this car is not by any means meant to run "just straight lines", it is a "pro-touring" machine. It dominates in all aspects of racing.
Heres the link to this unreal ride:
1200hp Twin Whipple Charged Vette
TURN THE VOLUME WAY UP for this one!!
.......and maybe some pics:
Lateral-g.net :: 1,200hp Twin Whipple 512 CID Merlin C3
I am not sure who bought it at Barrett-jackson but I have some in depth specs.
Project named "Merlin" or "Project Insane Asylum"
1974 Vette
1,200hp Twin Whipple charged 512 CID Merlin
Richmond 6 Speed
19" HRE 547 Wheels
345/30/19
285/30/19
Designed and Created by Steve Kamis. Four year build done by Corvette professionals every nut, bolt, screw and piece is NEW on this car. Many, many upgrades and performance pieces. Race prepped 522 Merlin engine with approximately 1200 HP( found stats sayin 1360HP, fuel injected twin whipple super chargers with quad rotor set up, Merlin aluminum heads, 4" custom jet coated exhaust, custom made HRE wheels, largest custom wheel ever made for a Corvette. Autronic SMC computer system, aluminum radiator, heavy duty cut brakes, VB & P performance suspension, custom flared body kit, custom made factory looking gauges with a 250 mph speedometer, Recarro seats, custom roll bar, power windows, factory air, all top of the line parts in engine and throughout the car. Truly one of a kind attention getter. $260,000 has been invested
I would really like to see some more vides of it tho...... Lata