Blanton Motors (1976 Panama)

1962 Blanton Skipper:

The Skipper is basically just a commuter car, much like the Ford Falcon and Chevy Nova at the time. It boasted an uprated 335ci V8 with 164hp @ 3700rpm and 289 ft/lbs @ 1600rpm. Being 2721lbs, and with a 3-speed automatic, it received 19.5mpg. The vehicle has bucket seats up front, and a Standard AM radio. Top Speed is 117mph, 0-60 was in 10.6, and the quarter mile was in 17.94 @ 83mph. You can buy the Skipper in either the Coupe or Wagon variants for $9,100.

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1965 B600:

B620:
Blanton motor’s second attempt at a full-size V8, with some added flare. The B600 was meant for American highways, with an even larger small block at 352ci. Moving up to 204hp @ 3,900rpm and 304 ft/lbs @ 2,000rpm. It has a 3-speed automatic with a top speed of 134mph, and got 16.1mpg. 0-60 was in 11.2 sec and the quarter mile was in 18.06 @ 85mph. This classic cruiser can be yours for $10,900


B650 GS:

This variant has a bit more performence, and these days consided a muscle car. The 352 gets uprated, with higher compression, fuel mixture, and forged pistons, it now produces 315hp @ 4900 and 377 ft/lbs @ 4300. Through a 4-speed manual, 0-60 came in 9.3 and the quarter mile was in 16.74 @ 95mph. Fuel consumption was fairly average at 10.3mpg. Top Speed was quite good at 158mph, not that you’d want to reach that number. This optioned yacht can be yours for $12,200


hockenheimring 1970:

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1966 Chaser:

The base model of the Chaser had a 3.0L inline 6 that produced 94hp @ 3,800rpm and 153 ft/lbs @ 1800rpm. With a 2-speed automatic, this vehicle got people to where people wanted to go, and nothing more. the vehicle was quite light since it weighed 2,510lbs and it got 19.9mpg. speed wise, you needed a calendar, with a top speed of 84mph, 0-60 in 17.3s and the quarter mile was in 21 seconds at 70mph. The car is quite comfortable, and will cost you $11,200


Chaser Felon:
This is Blanton Motor’s bid into the muscle car wars. With a 438ci Big Block V8 that produces 375 hp @ 4100rpm and 496 ft/lbs @ 3900rpm, it could contend with the rest of them. 0-60 was in 8.3 and the quarter mile was done in a respectable 15.78 @ 102mph. This was a true hot rod with a 4 speed manual. It weighed a bit more with that large chunk of iron up front at 3,531lbs. This wasn’t no gas sipper either, getting 8.9mpg. top speed was 140mph and you can pick up this beast for $14,000.

BRT Chaser Trans Am Race Car:
When BRT was established in 1967, this is the car they debuted with. This fire breather has a 397 small block V8 tuned with racing DCOE carburetors and forged pistons. With 499 hp @ 5,900rpm and 471 ft/lbs @ 4,900rpm, it was quite competitive. It was also light at 2,531lbs, 0-60 was in 5.1sec and the quarter mile was done in 12.78 @ 125mph. quite a few of these cars raced from 1967 to 1974, when the Chaser ended production. You’d be lucky to find one at action for at least $122,000.

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@szafirowy01 It’s not :joy: :joy: :joy: I had the insane idea of building a hatch over 100k with crazy materials, a transversely mounted 2.2L crossplane V8 and all the quality sliders up to 15. The thing did the quarter mile in 11 something and beat a Pagani Huayra around the Top Gear Test Track at something like 1:13.81. The B6 is production tho, and mine isn’t.

Here are the lap times for the Chaser Race Car:

Meridian Speedway:

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B1Z:

The B1Z is quite literally the definition of a small sports car, it’s all about the fun. Many cars these cars focus too much on lap times, that their technology gets in the way of a good time. The B1Z gets rid of that computer non-sense to give you the enjoyment of a drive. The chassis is made of AHS steel, with double wishbone suspension, and a partial aluminum body. The 1.3l V6 motor is mounted longitudinally in the rear. This tiny engine is made from AlSi, and is DOHC, with 12 valves. It has a forged crank, H-beam connecting rods, and hypereutectic pistons. The 1.3 makes 8:1 compression, and has 30 camshaft profile. This V6 also has 2 46mm journal bearing turbos making 16.7psi, with a medium air intercooler. Fuel is delivered through twin multipoint EFI. Exhaust is 1 inch dual, through a high flow 3 way cat, and no mufflers! This high revving light weight makes 118hp @ 5900rpm and 105 ft/lbs @ 5900rpm with an 8,000rpm redline. The power is fed through a 6-speed manual and a viscous LSD diff. to the rear wheels. The car sits on 17" Alloy wheels and 225mm semi-slick tires. It has vented discs, 4 piston 225mm up front, and 2 piston 185mm in the rear. Underneath is a semi-clad undertray, with Active Sport springs, and semi-active dampers.


Now for some usless numbers:

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Love your work (kind of jealous of your company) and glad to see my tracks are of use to you. You do know how to make cars that look decent :smile:

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Hey, that means a lot, thanks! You’ve put in some great tracks, and I wouldn’t have requested a track if I wasn’t going to use it. :grin:

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Ah perfect, more light sports cars coming out. I have one myself and I’m eager to see what folks here can come up with. Though mine is a 2011 model.

Although its a bit heavy isn’t it for a car like that?

Actually no, the Alfa 4C is 30lbs heavier than this B1Z

Not the Euro version.

Yeah, ok it’s lighter than the fat American spec 4c, 2400lbs is still quite light.

The B1Z sounds like a fast car actually , but when i see the numbers , NOOOOOOO !!

Lets LS Swap it! :smiley:

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B1Z-R:
Hearing the cries for more power out of the B1Z, Blanton released the B1Z-R. This little go-cart shaved off 700lbs!!! by throwing away all of the steel and aluminum and replacing it with carbon fiber. the B1Z-R also has optional carbon ceramic brakes, and a downforce undertray. the 1.3l v6 gets pumped full of boost at 25psi, and to take the pressure was given a billet crank, titanium rods, and forged pistons. Running on premium fuel, the punchy little motor revs all the way up to 10,000rpm, making 307hp @ 8500rpm and 203 ft/lbs @ 7,600rpm. Both 1.3l V6’s were specially made to fit the B1Z. And for those quicker shifts, this model was given a 6-speed dual clutch sequential transmission. The B1Z was meant for fun, the B1Z-R is meant for lap-times, and fun.

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1970 Bobcat:

With new government regulations surfacing, Blanton Motors feared the worst and came out with a new sporty compact, the Bobcat Sport. This little car used the ever so popular 215ci/3.5L inline 6, in favor of economy made 122hp @ 4,300rpm and 187 ft/lbs @ 2100rpm through triple eco carbs. The base model has a 3-speed auto and drum brakes as standard. for economy, it received 22.7mpg.


Of course there’s a sportier trim level, called the Bobcat Super. The 215ci Inline 6 gets a boost in power, up to 186hp @ 4800rpm and 225ft/lbs @ 3500rpm. Economy suffers, which is down to 16mpg. This model gets the optional 5-speed and disc brakes.

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Bobcat somehow reminds me of GTA San Andrea

This car took no inspiration from the pickup truck from grand theft auto.

1972 Tiger:

Blanton Motors update to the American land yacht, this time called the Tiger. Built for comfort, the Tiger floated down America’s highways, but wasn’t the greatest hit due to the oil crises of the 70’s. However, it wasn’t the worst, either, it became popular with higher middle class families, as well as executives who wanted something with presence. The Tiger came in 3 variants; the base sedan, the wagon, and the GTA trim level. The Tiger came with the largest variant of Blanton Motors Small Block; the 397.
Sedan:


I have no clue why it says V6, when it’s a V8
Wagon:

GTA:
again with saying V6?

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As part of BRT’s revival, Blanton Motors began construction of their own race track in 2006, and in record breaking time finished in just over a year. Called Boise International Raceway, it currently is host to Blanton Motors testing, SCCA club races, IMSA sectioned GT3, Trans Am racing, and manufacture cup races.
Boise International Raceway was completed one week after the 2008 24hrs of Lemans, when the Leviathan GT3 took its first class win. As a celebration, The winning #77 Flowmaster Exhaust BRT Leviathan GT3 took the first laps of the track, followed an original 1947 B6300.
#77 Flowmaster BRT Levithan:


#1947 Blanton B6300:

#1999 Blanton B6 GTC

#2016 Blanton B1Z-R

#1967 #62 Dr. Pepper BRT Chaser Trans Am race car

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