Ferrari F430 Replica Based on a Toyota Corolla!

Mr. Nobody · 19th March 2011, 20:21

Just saw this article on This kitted corolla . looks pretty good imo in terms of finish . anyone know more details or seen one ? seems to be having a low profile as well .

source - Toyota Corolla converted into Ferrari F430

Toyota Corolla turned into Ferrari F430 | Indian Autos blog

Overkill: Ferrari F430 Replica Based on a Toyota Corolla - GTSPIRIT.COM

theragingbull · 19th March 2011, 20:53

Yeah this one was showcased at the Mumbai Motor Show couple of months back. There is also a thread on this with more pictures. I must say, great job done with the body work! They could have given a more authentic feel by lowering the car and giving all around large disc brakes instead of the tiny ones.

i<3turbo · 19th March 2011, 21:38

Yea i saw it as well when i was there, what a fail, I mean nice work on the fiberglass, and making everything flow but seriously did they really have to paint the calipers and the discs as well haha.

dot · 19th March 2011, 22:15

It looks like a fabulous job, me thinks. Any idea if performance has increased, since weight must have come down.

avishar · 19th March 2011, 22:35

This will fool 95% of people,i must say a commendable job.Better than sticking a ferrai sticker on a red Toyota Sera!

suhaas307 · 19th March 2011, 22:46

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Originally Posted by avishar

This will fool 95% of people,i must say a commendable job.Better than sticking a ferrai sticker on a red Toyota Sera!

You took the words right out of my mouth!

It would fool almost anyone. Even I would be, if I see it, parked, say 100 ft away. But it needs some attention to detail. For example, more realistic brakes and a seriously beefed-up exhaust (although nothing would be able to replicate the intoxicating wail from that lovely 4 litre V8).

PAVAN KADAM · 20th March 2011, 22:02

Breathtaking modification.

Commendable job by the modifier

Its best to be seen parked next to the Original Ferrari....

Parm · 20th March 2011, 22:57

thats an art instead of workmanship!

FlyingSpur · 20th March 2011, 22:59

Anyone who wants to see this in person can go to Cadell Road, where Executive Modcar Trendz has a show window where this is displayed. Going towards Bandra, it's a little ahead from Siddhivinyak. Seen it often, it does look quite decent.

vivekji05 · 21st March 2011, 00:50

I think, they simply bolted an F430 kit (Plenty available abroad, for MR2/ Peugeot 406) onto the Corolla chassis. Looks a little too tall and bulbous.

Scorcher · 21st March 2011, 00:54

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Originally Posted by vivekji05

I think, they simply bolted an F430 kit (Plenty available abroad, for MR2/ Peugeot 406) onto the Corolla chassis. Looks a little too tall and bulbous.

+1!
I too suspect the same, the finesse seems just "too much" to be a desi-mod. If someone proves us wrong, I'd be more than happy that India does have some serious workmanship!

AdityaLN · 21st March 2011, 07:47

super modification the car looks just like a Ferrari from outside. However, the paint job looks a bit off (it might be the lighting)

vivekji05 · 21st March 2011, 08:08

Very true Vishnu. If the entire car is out of fibre glass, one needs to look no further. Making a one-off with fibre glass isn't going to be cheap/cost effective with so much work going into making the moulds out of sheet metal first.

SRK · 21st March 2011, 09:59

I have seen this car in person. The work was carried by Faisal bhai's firm Executive ModCar Trendz (EMT)

Its a complete fiberglass body, put on a Corolla.
Even the interior has been given a new look.
Its more like a prototype and would cost around 10lakh INR for a customer (don't know if this is including the base car).
The car did grab attention, But I still felt some more details could be taken care of as I did find a few rough edges at some points.

By the way, EMT even had a DC type Innova at the stall.

EssYouWe · 21st March 2011, 11:41

Nice car! Very well finished for sure.

LMAO at the painted discs!

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vivekji05 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ernakulam Posts: 277 Thanked: 317 Times	Re: Ferrari F430 Replica Based on a Toyota Corolla ! Very true Vishnu. If the entire car is out of fibre glass, one needs to look no further. Making a one-off with fibre glass isn't going to be cheap/cost effective with so much work going into making the moulds out of sheet metal first. Last edited by vivekji05 : 21st March 2011 at 08:09.
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SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,206 Thanked: 536 Times	Re: Ferrari F430 Replica Based on a Toyota Corolla ! I have seen this car in person. The work was carried by Faisal bhai's firm Executive ModCar Trendz (EMT) Its a complete fiberglass body, put on a Corolla. Even the interior has been given a new look. Its more like a prototype and would cost around 10lakh INR for a customer (don't know if this is including the base car). The car did grab attention, But I still felt some more details could be taken care of as I did find a few rough edges at some points. By the way, EMT even had a DC type Innova at the stall.
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