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]
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Category | WeatherTech SportsCar GTLM 24 Hours of Le Mans LMGTE Pro | ||||
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Production | Chevrolet Corvette (C8) | ||||
Predecessor | Chevrolet Corvette C7.R | ||||
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Chassis | Aluminium monocoque | ||||
Engine | Chevrolet Corvette LT5.5 5.5 L (336 cu in) V8 90° naturally aspirated, mid engine, longitudinally mounted | ||||
Power | 500 hp (373 kW) @ 7,400 rpm | ||||
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Debut | 2020 24 Hours of Daytona | ||||
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References
- "The C8.R is set to do battle with Porsche's mid-engine 911 RSR". Hagerty. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
- "This Is the New Corvette C8.R Race Car". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
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