Doug Rippie MotorSports proudly presents DRM's Signature Series conversion package for the C5 Corvette.  The DRMC500/RSR is the result of extensive research and development into enhancements of the already potent 1997-04 Corvette.   The RSR is truly a multi-purpose car.  Equally comfortable on the street, the strip or the road course.  The abundant torque and horsepower are perfectly matched to braking and suspension systems designed to keep your toughest competition at bay.  Each C500/RSR has its own unique serial number.  Every car is personally gone over by Doug Rippie and is released only when he is satisfied that every aspect of this extreme performance automobile has meet his expectations.

Our growing list of C500/RSR customers are winning autocross and road race events from coast to coast.  Additionally, the sheer beauty of the car has put a number of car show awards in the hands of these proud owners.

If you have a C5 now and would like to upgrade it to our C500/RSR we can arrange pickup and delivery door-to-door anywhere in the country.  Or, if you prefer, we can arrange for a new C5 fully converted and delivered right to your home.  Customer pickup at our facility is also available.


 

 

Specifications for the
 DRM C500/RSR

 

 

ENGINE

  • 382 cubic inch
  • 500 horsepower / 500 ft. lbs. torque
  • Forged steel crankshaft
  • Billet connecting rods
  • Forged pistons
  • CNC ported cylinder heads
  • Racing valvetrain w/titanium retainers
  • DRM custom camshaft
  • Modified intake system
  • DRM cold air intake
  • DRM custom computer calibration
  • Large mass air sensor
  • Tri-Flo stainless steel exhaust system
  • Custom exhaust manifolds
  • High performance clutch upgrade
  • B&M Ripper shifter

COOLING SYSTEMS

  • High capacity aluminum radiator with integral engine oil cooler
  • Transmission oil cooler with stainless steel braided lines
  • Differential oil cooler with stainless steel braided lines
  • All coolers use Aeroquip hardware and Earl's brand equipment
  • Optional Accusump oil system

SUSPENSION (XtraGrip2 Coil Over)

  • Custom front and rear Bilstein shocks with DRM valving
  • GM T-1 competition sway bays, front and rear.
  • Front Hyperco coil springs
  • Rear Hyperco coil springs
  • Polyurethane suspension bushings
  • Custom four wheel alignment

BRAKES

STIFFER CHASSIS BAR

  • Custom DRM pre-built chassis bar
  • Custom painted to match interior
  • 2 versions available for coupe or hardtop

RACING HARNESS SYSTEM

  • A pair of cam-locked 3" 5-point racing belts
  • Colors available:  Red, black or blue

APPEARANCE

  • DRM's exquisite Heat Extractor hood painted to match
  • Functional rear spoiler painted to match
  • DRM C500/RSR body identification
  • Serialized plaque in engine bay and on dashboard

WHEELS

  • Fikse 3-piece forged aluminum wheels standard
    HRE 3-piece forged aluminum wheels optional at additional cost
  • Front 18" x 10"
  • Rear  18" x 11"

TIRES

  • BF Goodrich g-Force KD street tires
  • Fronts 265/35ZR18
  • Rears  295/35ZR18
  • *Optional Hoosier Road Race compound tires:
         Front -  275/35ZR18
         Rear  -  305/30ZR18

PERFORMANCE**

  • 0-60:  3.9 seconds
  • Quarter mile:  11.70 @ 121.42 mph
  • Top Speed:  190mph - hardtop,  200mph - coupe
  • Skid Pad:  1.1g

PRICE

  • $39,995 complete
  • Pickup and delivery additional
  • Original price of car not included

 

C5 Corvette Signature Series Chart 

Engine

 C5/RS C500/RS C500/RSR
348 Cu in 445 hp, 435lb torque X X  
382 Cu in 500 hp, 500lb torque     X
Performance Exhaust Manifold X X X
Modified air intake  system X X X
Performance clutch upgrade     X
Accusump system     Optional
High capacity radiator w/integral engine oil cooler     X
Transmission cooler     X
Differential Cooler     X
Aluminum Flywheel     Optional
B&M Ripper Shifter   X X
Heat extractor hood     X
Tri-Flo custom exhaust system X X X

Brakes

 C5/RS C500/RS C500/RSR
6-piston AP front calipers   X X
4-piston AP rear calipers     X
14" front rotors w/aluminum hats   X X
13" rear rotors w/aluminum hats     X
12.75" front rotors w/aluminum hats X    
High volume master cylinder     X
DRM rear bias spring X X  
Adjustable rear brake bias control   X X
Braided stainless steel lines X X X
Motul 600 brake fluid X    
Castrol SRF brake fluid   X X
Front brake cooling ducts X X X
Performance street pads X    
Performance racing pads   X X

Suspension

 C5/RS C500/RS C500/RSR
Coil over spring/shock   X X
Sway bars front/rear   X X
Bilstein Sport Shocks X    
Polyurethane bushings X X X
Safety / Comfort      
Racing seats     X
6-point harness restraints   X X
4-point chassis stiffener   X X

Wheels/Tires

 C5/RS C500/RS C500/RSR
Fikse  custom aluminum wheels 18" x 10" front, 18" x 11" rear
HRE wheels at  additional cost		   X X
BFG g-force KD tires 265/35/18-front  295/35/18-rear   X X
Hoosier road race tires 275/35/18-front 305/30/18-rear     Optional

Package Price

 $9,995 $19,995 $39,995

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Prices and specifications subject to change.

Call DRM today for your custom quote.
(763) 477-9272
*Optional equipment at additional charge.
**with D.O.T approved soft compound race tires.