Blanton Motors was founded in 1947 after WWII by Anthony Blanton. Based in Kansas City, Kansas, the company primarily focused on “Performance for the People”. Beginning with a Budget Sports car, the B6000, Blanton Motors had many ups and downs, from the infamous Longtail, to the popular B3. Blanton Motor’s was also well known for their versatile small block V8, which can be found in 280, 335, 356, and 397 cubic inch configurations. In 1967, Blanton Motors launched their racing division, BRT (Blanton Racing Technology) and entered their first Trans Am race, and debuting at Le Mans in 1974. They had moderate success, but closed the racing program in 1994, due to a 3 year losing streak. BRT, was relaunched in 2006 with the Leviathan GT2 which wasn’t the comeback they were ultimately looking for until the 2008 Leviathan GT3’s class win that year.
Modern vehicles:
B2 1.6S
B3-700
B6 GT
B2 Turbo
B3-800
B6 GTC
Leviathan GT/GT2/GT3
B1Z / B1Z-R
SlingShot Eco / Wylde
Classic Models:
B6000
B8100
Longtail Cruiser / Wayfair
Runaround Sprint / Marathon
GT6000
Skipper Coupe / Wagon
B620/650 GS
Chaser Base / Felon / Race Car
Bobcat Sport / Super
Tiger Sedan / Wagon / GTA
BRT BGT-9000
Panama City / Rally
Concepts:
Project SlingShot
Track:
Boise International Raceway
#The Flagship Models:
First released in 1998, the B2 was released as an AWD sport compact for the younger generation, but was cheap and safe. The 1.6S I4 DOHC VVT produced 120hp @ 6,000 and 111Ft-Lbs @ 5,600. 0-62 was in 11.2 and kids with their stock B2’s did 18.30 in the quarter mile. Getting 22.6mpg, and costing $12,500, many parents didn’t feel bad giving their baby a B2 for their first car. This also became one of Blanton Motor’s most popular cars.
The B3-700 is your basic, average, everyday midsize AWD coupe. In 2004, the 2.5L V6 made 163hp @ 6,500 and 173Ft-Lbs @ 3,600, with 22.8mpg. The 2,864lb car would cruise to 62 in 9.5s, and reach the quarter in 16.86. This is quite a decent car for $13,300.
This is Blanton motors pride and joy, the B6. Unveiled in 1999, The 3.8l V6 VVT in the GT model is tuned for the highway, making 215hp @ 4,900 and 246Ft-Lbs @ 3,100. Acceleration is fairly good, being a 3,014lbs fullsize FWD coupe; 0-62 in 8.1 and 16.26 in the quarter mile. Gas milage was 15.1. But many say this car still has the same vision as Blanton Motor’s first car, the B6000 (coming up next)