Quanta Products from Maryland opened a new division called Quanta Hybrid Performance that will be specialized on developing "products that integrate electric traction motors into conventional internal combustion engine."

The first model developed by Quanta is the Corvette ->ke1280 QHP770 and was unveiled at the 2013 SEMA Show->ke216. The model is based on a C6 Z06 Chevrolet Corvette with the V-8 engine modified to include hybrid technology.

The model includes both hardware and software updates, including two 100 kW YASA 750 axial flux electric motors into the rear differential. These electric motors will take their power from a 400-volt, 30 Ah battery pack coupled through two Sevcon controllers.

Thanks to this system, the new QHP770 delivers a total of 770 horsepower -- up from 505 horsepower -- and 1,500 pound-feet of torque. We have no details on how these changes will improve the car's performance credentials, but we expect to see considerable improvements over the base model.

Click past the jump to read more about the standard Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06.

2013 Chevrolet Corvette QHP770 by Quanta

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  • Model: 2013 Chevrolet Corvette QHP770 by Quanta
  • Horsepower: 770
  • Torque: 1500
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Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06

The sixth-generation Corvette Z06 was unveiled in 2005, as a 2006 mode. The Z06 was powered by a 7.0 liter, V-8 LS7 engine that delivers a total of 505 horsepower -- the most powerful naturally aspirated engine put into a production car from General Motors. With this output, the Z06 went from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and up to a top speed of 198 mph.

The Z06 was built on an aluminum frame making it 136 pounds lighter than a base model. Also, when compared to a standard Corvette, the Z06 version received larger front and rear fenders and an intake inlet scoop on the front bumper.