All that power still goes out to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Ares says the S1 will hit 62 mph in around three seconds and go onto a top speed of around 184 mph. That’s actually lower than the advertised top speed of a Corvette Stingray (194 mph), likely because the Ares S1 has body with more downforce.
“With its low, cab-forward driving position, wraparound windscreen, top-mounted exhaust, active aerodynamics and rising wheel arches, the Ares S1 is our own unique take on an endurance racer for the road,” said Gianluca Condua, Head of Design at Ares Modena. “Created using the latest bespoke coachbuilding methods and equipped with cutting-edge technology inside, the S1 showcases Ares Modena’s unmatched capability in designing and developing some of the most exclusive performance vehicles on the road.”
From the outside, it’s tough to tell that this car is based on a Corvette. That’s a strong compliment for any coachbuilder.
