The Chevy 789 Combines The 3 Most Popular Chevrolets Of All Time Into One Vehicle.

n2a [No Two Alike] Motors Inc. in Corona, California is producing a series of cars to appeal to the true Chevrolet enthusiast who wants to relive the 1950's styling or visit this era for the first time.



Most car enthusiasts recognize the look of a 1957 Chevrolet. In fact, many believe this car represents the essence of the styling of the 1950s when almost all cars could easily be identified by make, model and year. Those were the times when General Motors changed the complete body design of their cars each year in 1957, 1958, and 1959; a feat manufacturers say cannot be done economically today.



The model above is, in fact, a design that features the front end styling of a 1957 Chevrolet Belair, the middle section reflecting a 1958 Chevrolet Impala and the distinctive rear extremity of a 1959 Chevrolet. Thus the model designation, "7-8-9" covers the three years of the most popular Chevrolets of all time. The Chevy 789 is available in a Coupe or Convertible for $135,500 or $139,500 respectively.


Here's a look at the three original vehicles whose combined designs inspired the custom built Chevy 789.

The original ’58 Chevrolet Impala hardtop:

and convertible:

The original ’57 Chevy Belair hooded headlights and chrome grille:

The original ’59 Chevrolet tail fins:


Melding the design elements from the different Chevy models shown above, the 789 looks instantly iconic. It blends the best of three classics mounted atop a Le Mans-winning Corvette C6 chassis.






Aptly named for the three years represented in the overall design, the 789 has the "hooded eyes" and chrome grille of a ’57, a mid-section that’s reminiscent of a ’58 Impala and the "bird in flight" rear tailfins of a ’59. These three vehicles are all instantly recognizable classics celebrated by people around the world.






Based on the very reliable and extremely performance oriented new Corvette, known as the C6 for Corvette's sixth generation, the body panels are replaced by newly designed carbon fiber body pieces specially sculptured for the 7-8-9. What results is a two seat sports car with production restricted to 'no two alike', thus the name of the company, n2a Motors. With more than 10,000 exterior and interior color combinations and hundreds of wheel designs, you can have the specific car of your dreams.

The Chevy 789 in baby blue and white with black interior:



If the performance of the C6 Corvette at 440 horsepower doesn't satisfy your needs, a vast array of upgrades from performance intake and exhaust manifolds to over-the-top 1,000 horsepower enhancements are available. Turbocharging or supercharging options can be added to your individually commissioned dream machine. Brake packages including ceramic, carbon fiber or other high performance systems along with custom made exhaust packages all add to the overall wish list.

The Chevy 789 in Aqua and Black with tri-toned interior:



Inside, each 789 the interior is tri-toned as standard equipment, just like the 1958 Impala that inspired it. You can choose from virtually any available commercial fabric or leather combination at no extra cost.




Obviously, sound system upgrades are expected as well as some interior features designed to surprise and delight, such as lighted door panels that glow in different colors in sync with the music. Special embroidery on the seats is also a personal touch that reflects your wants. Body colors and combinations will not be duplicated adding to further individualism.

The Chevy 789 in orange and black with black interior:


The 789 offers the best of both worlds: retro looks and styling, and it will fire up every time you turn the key. The body is constructed of lightweight composite panels. n2a Motors has developed a process of using 80% carbon fiber with 20% fiberglass. This process yields a light weight rigid part as if it was 100% carbon fiber with the minimal properties of fiberglass that allows for show quality paint and finish.

The customer can either provide n2a Motors with a donor C6 series (2005-2009) Corvette, which currently retails for around $60,000 (though used models can be had for less), or they can locate one for you.

After stripping the ‘Vette of its stock body, n2a hand-grafts the retro body panels over the stock frame, suspension, and massive 440-horsepower, 6.0-liter aluminum-block V8 engine. The base cost of conversion is $80,000, which includes choice of interior and exterior color schemes, specific 789 exhaust, and PST high-performance sway bars. A full range of upgrades are available, including up to 800 hp powertrains, custom suspension, audio/video/navigation systems, interior customization, and more. They will build each 789 to meet the customer's specifications. However, please note that no previously built combination of paint scheme and interior treatment will be duplicated.



List Price
Coupe = $135,500
Convertible = $139,500
Transmission: 6 speed manual or 6 speed auto with paddle shift
Top Speed: 180 mph
0 - 60: 4.5 seconds (stock)
Engine: 6.2L LS3 V8
Weight: 3,355 Coupe and 3,385 Convertible
Horsepower: 440HP +++
Torque: 440 @ 4600 +++
Length: 177.2 inches
Tires: 245/35ZR-19 front and 285/30ZR-20 rear



n2a Motors
1771 North Delilah Street Corona, CA 92879
Phone (951) 898-2000 Fax (951) 898-2091

Back In Black. The 2011 Porsche 911 Black Edition.

Combining puristic design, high-quality equipment, and convincing performance, Porsche has combined and concentrated all the aspects of 911 fascination and enhanced them even further. The result is the 911 Black Edition. Available as a coupe and cabriolet, in black. Limited to just 1,911 units.



The Black Edition is a special equipment package on the 911 Carrera fitted with the 345 horsepower 3.6 liter flat 6 engine, which can be equipped with either a six-speed manual transmission or the PDK seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.



The 911 Black Edition is painted in plain black as standard, with basalt black metallic also available as an option. The Cabrio hood is principally of black cloth. The grey top-tint in the windscreen is standard in the 911 Black Edition, rounding off the overall impression.





The special 911 Black Edition is super sexy and black as they come. Here's what makes it special.

•The exterior is painted solid black:

•19" 911 Turbo II wheels featuring a two-tone finish:

•Brake calipers are painted black:

•All black interior:

•Interior accents are painted in an aluminum finish:

•Black instrument dials:

•The rear section of the center console is painted black:

•A black SportDesign steering wheel:

•Black Edition logo on door entry guard in stainless steel:

•Porsche Communication management [PCM] with navigation module:

and a Bose surround sound system.

Prices start at $81,300 for the 911 Black Edition with manual transmission and go up to $95,620 For The Black Edition Cabriolet [PDK].

The 911 Black Edition will be launched in April 2011.
images and information courtesy of Porsche

Jeff Koons BMW Art Car Is Finished. And Here It Is.

On April 7th, I brought you the news that artist Jeff Koons would be designing the 17th BMW Art Car.

At the premiere of the 17th BMW Art Car Jeff Koons unveiled and signed his car in front of 300 international VIP guests on June 1 in the Centre Pompidou, one of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions for modern and contemporary art. It is the same place where Roy Lichtenstein back in 1977 first presented and signed his Art Car. Koons’ canvas is a BMW M3 GT2, which was homologated to compete at this year’s running of the world’s most famous endurance race.

Here's a look at it, from all angles:







As part of his creative process, the artist collected images of race cars, related graphics, vibrant colors, speed and explosions. The resulting artwork of bright colors conceived by Koons is evocative of power, motion and bursting energy. Its silver interior along with the powerful exterior design, the Art Car will impart a dynamic appearance even when it’s standing still.

“These race cars are like life, they are powerful and there is a lot of energy,” said Koons. “You can participate with it, add to it and let yourself transcend with its energy. There is a lot of power under that hood and I want to let my ideas transcend with the car – it’s really to connect with that power”.

Koons has been in an intense collaboration with BMW’s team in Munich for months – melding his skill with sophisticated BMW engineering – to ensure that the 17th BMW Art Car will be race-ready for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Under Koons’ direct guidance and supervision, his BMW Art Car was produced in assistance with a team of BMW engineers and designers at Schmid Design, outside Munich.

The challenge to create the BMW Art Car had to do with using a light material and a design that would not interfere with the racecar's aerodynamics and weight. Timing was also an issue, as there was only a two month window between the first design sketches and the Paris world premiere. This is why digital print on car wrapping vinyl was used covered by a double clear-coating to bring out the color.

To apply hundreds of dynamic lines of Koons' design onto the car, CAD designs were translated from 3D into 2D for the printing process and then painstakingly applied to the entire car as well as onto individual spare parts. Koons design incorporates many bright contrasting colors to communicate the aesthetics of power. The concept design was transformed into hard edged lines of color. Graphics of debris were added to the rear sides and back of the car to simulate the power of the car. Furthermore, two graphic rings on the rear of the car represent supersonic acceleration.
information and images courtesy of BMW.


To see all 16 previous BMW art cars, go here.

Jeff Koons BMW Art Car Is Finished. And Here It Is.

On April 7th, I brought you the news that artist Jeff Koons would be designing the 17th BMW Art Car.

At the premiere of the 17th BMW Art Car Jeff Koons unveiled and signed his car in front of 300 international VIP guests on June 1 in the Centre Pompidou, one of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions for modern and contemporary art. It is the same place where Roy Lichtenstein back in 1977 first presented and signed his Art Car. Koons’ canvas is a BMW M3 GT2, which was homologated to compete at this year’s running of the world’s most famous endurance race.

Here's a look at it, from all angles:







As part of his creative process, the artist collected images of race cars, related graphics, vibrant colors, speed and explosions. The resulting artwork of bright colors conceived by Koons is evocative of power, motion and bursting energy. Its silver interior along with the powerful exterior design, the Art Car will impart a dynamic appearance even when it’s standing still.

“These race cars are like life, they are powerful and there is a lot of energy,” said Koons. “You can participate with it, add to it and let yourself transcend with its energy. There is a lot of power under that hood and I want to let my ideas transcend with the car – it’s really to connect with that power”.

Koons has been in an intense collaboration with BMW’s team in Munich for months – melding his skill with sophisticated BMW engineering – to ensure that the 17th BMW Art Car will be race-ready for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Under Koons’ direct guidance and supervision, his BMW Art Car was produced in assistance with a team of BMW engineers and designers at Schmid Design, outside Munich.

The challenge to create the BMW Art Car had to do with using a light material and a design that would not interfere with the racecar's aerodynamics and weight. Timing was also an issue, as there was only a two month window between the first design sketches and the Paris world premiere. This is why digital print on car wrapping vinyl was used covered by a double clear-coating to bring out the color.

To apply hundreds of dynamic lines of Koons' design onto the car, CAD designs were translated from 3D into 2D for the printing process and then painstakingly applied to the entire car as well as onto individual spare parts. Koons design incorporates many bright contrasting colors to communicate the aesthetics of power. The concept design was transformed into hard edged lines of color. Graphics of debris were added to the rear sides and back of the car to simulate the power of the car. Furthermore, two graphic rings on the rear of the car represent supersonic acceleration.
information and images courtesy of BMW.


To see all 16 previous BMW art cars, go here.