Chevrolet Corvette C8.R

The Chevrolet Corvette C8.R is a grand tourer racing car built by Pratt & Miller and Chevrolet for competition in endurance racing. It serves as the replacement for the Corvette C7.R as it took over in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) class starting in the 2020 season.[1][2]

Chevrolet Corvette C8.R
CategoryWeatherTech SportsCar GTLM
24 Hours of Le Mans LMGTE Pro
Constructor Chevrolet / Pratt & Miller Engineering
ProductionChevrolet Corvette (C8)
PredecessorChevrolet Corvette C7.R
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium monocoque
EngineChevrolet Corvette LT5.5 5.5 L (336 cu in) V8 90° naturally aspirated, mid engine, longitudinally mounted
Power500 hp (373 kW) @ 7,400 rpm
Competition history
Notable entrants Corvette Racing
Notable drivers Antonio García
Tommy Milner
Jan Magnussen
Jordan Taylor
Oliver Gavin
Mike Rockenfeller
Marcel Fässler
Nicky Catsburg
Debut2020 24 Hours of Daytona
RacesWins
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References
  1. "The C8.R is set to do battle with Porsche's mid-engine 911 RSR". Hagerty. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  2. "This Is the New Corvette C8.R Race Car". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2019-09-19.


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