Win one of six RDJ Dream Cars including this Corvette
1965 was the first year a big block engine was featured in a Corvette and the only year that used a 396 cubic inch engine. It was the last year for the ram jet fuel injected engine up until 1982 when they introduced the cross fire injection engine.
It was the first year that factory side pipes and disc brakes were offered on a Corvette.
The RDJ Dream Corvette's original color was Glen Green with a Saddle Vinyl Interior.
"We changed the heart of an American classic, but we left the soul intact."
- Robert Downey Jr.
Engine Mod
Replaced 327 Small Block Chevy engine with two Hyper 9 electric motors.
Upgraded drum brakes with disc brake conversion.
Upgraded steering box to rack & pinion.
Lightweight wheels and tires.
Water Cooler Mod
Installed mushroom-based leather from Ecovative for an alternative interior with no animals harmed in the process.
Expert Partners
Eben Bayer from Ecovative leads us through the mushroom leather process.
Rich Benoit and his Electrified Garage team convert the Corvette to EV.
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