Extreme Diablo The Extreme Diablo project is based on the North American Exotic Replicars tube frame chassis.  Various aspects of the chassis have been improved in an effort to push the Diablo to the next evolution of what it really should have been.  Taking design cues from almost 10 years of growth in the automotive and technology arenas, we focused on a design which based on the philosophy of purity through design. We eliminated the V12 Lambo engine and replaced it with a Chevy LS6 engine based on the same Z06 engine.  The engine was mated to a Porsche 915 transaxle which was built to withstand over 500HP considering the engine will be supercharged.  The gearing specifically was laid out to reach the 220MPH specs the car was designed to achieve.  The electronics in the car includes diagnostic tools.

Recent Updates: (2001 Millenuim Edition Diablo #11 of 1 of 10 made -- What really should have been built!)

Trying to run as many items in parallel as possible to reduce the time-line on finishing the car.  Got a body shop that takes days, not months to get things done.  Advanced electronics are being done by myself and others.  The overview of the Project direction can be found under the Home Page link above.

Status Report & Plan:

• MIKE: Working on the punch list for getting the car ready for round #2 for the body shop.
  
• JIM: Researching parts for the Diablo.  Working on interior parts for the car now.
  
• NELSON: - Outsourcing: Working on fiberglass boxes for sections of the car.
  
• LOUIS: Working on the car and interior parts.  Mike's right hand man .
  
• ROBERT: Working on the leather interior / trim work. Outstanding quality of work.
  

Follow the project plan for the next leap ahead!  Project Plan details.