by Unique N2A Anteros Car: Corvette Speed in Italian Attire
Some cars are rare due to their high cost. Others — because nobody particularly wanted them. But then there is the N2A Anteros. This car looks as if it’s a forgotten Italian supercar, yet under the body hides a sixth-generation Chevrolet Corvette (C6), dressed in incredibly complex camouflage.
This reportedly unique targa coupe was just sold for $66,500. This amount falls roughly in the same range as the price of a new Corvette C8 Stingray, which starts from $70,000. Thus, the Anteros might be one of the most unusual ways to experience the power of the LS2 V8 engine, embodied in a carbon fiber body.
According to the auction data, this Anteros was built by the California-based company N2A Motors based on a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette coupe.
Technically, the car remains a Corvette. But its exterior is completely reworked: custom carbon fiber body panels are installed, painted in Dark Ming Blue Metallic.
Design Inspired by Europe
The car’s styling clearly shows the influence of European design. It features round taillights, a long clamshell hood, a wire-mesh grille, and elegant fenders. N2A named the car after Anteros, the Greek god of mutual love, which perfectly suits something created more out of passion than logic.
Perhaps one of the most successful design details is what N2A left untouched: the removable targa top. It remained the same, so the new owner can enjoy open-top driving at will.
Technical Specifications and Features
Mechanically, the car is closely tied to its Corvette roots. Power is provided by a 6.0-liter LS2 V8 engine producing 400 horsepower and 542 Nm of torque. The unit is paired with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential on the rear axle. The package also includes Wilwood brakes with drilled and slotted rotors, alloy wheels of different widths front and rear, and high-performance Kumho tires.
However, the N2A Anteros has its potential drawbacks. The Carfax report still identifies this vehicle as a 2005 Corvette and also contains a note about a possible odometer rollback several years ago. The digital odometer shows about 15,000 miles, but the true mileage is unknown. This car is not perfect, not mass-produced, and not at all inconspicuous. Yet for $66,500, its new owner got a very unique toy with a fairly reliable powertrain.
The sale of such a car without a reserve price underscores its niche character and valuation among collectors of unique projects. It stands on the border between a mass-produced sports car, custom-modified, and a full-fledged low-budget supercar, demonstrating how American engineering can be embodied in European aesthetics. Similar projects often spark debates about authenticity and value, but they undoubtedly expand the notion of automotive art and individuality.
