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We were in a Mallett 435 Corvette
built by Mallett Cars, LTD., owned by brothers Chuck and Lance Mallett and Dave
Sarafian. We rode with Simon Gregg around Roebling Road in Mallett's new creation
to learn first hand what new toy they have wrought for the performance-oriented
Corvette buyer. We were impressed, and so was Simon Gregg. Simon comes from
a Porsche family.
His
late father Peter, was a mult- International Motor Sports Association (IMSA)
champion driving, you guessed it, a Porsche. Simon brought his own $110,000
all wheel drive, black twin turbo to Roebling for some comparisons between the
new Corvette and his own ride. Simon lives in Jacksonville and considers Roebling
his home track.
After returning to the pits,
Simon
exclaimed,
"This car is a real ego builder! It has an incredible torque range. It pulled
from 2,000 to 5,600 rpm with no gaps in the power. My Porsche twin turbo has
all wheel drive which slides less than the Corvette. But the Porsche will suddenly
let go, usually at the back end and get the driver in trouble. The Mallett 435
is a lot more forgiving, the suspension is more settled and feels more stable
than my Porsche.
Left:
Simon Gregg hot lapping Roebling Road in the Mallett 435. Simon was impressed
with the 435's cornering agility. At over 100 mph in Roebling's Turn Four, the
Mallett 435 nears the redline in second gear.
Below: Special
badging marks this as a very special C5.
