2009 Chevrolet Corvette Racing C6.R GT2
November 9, 2009 - Car Manufacturer Chevrolet
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Racing C6.R GT2 - Front Side
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Racing C6.R GT2 - Front Angle
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Racing C6.R GT2 - Side
Chevrolet Corvette Racing C6.R GT2 2009 - Front
Chevrolet Corvette Racing C6.R GT2 2009 - Front Side Top
Chevrolet Corvette Racing C6.R GT2 2009 - Rear Side
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Racing C6.R GT2 - Engine
Based on the super-Corvette ZR1, the next generation Corvette C6.R of even stronger links with the production version of the icon of American power than their predecessors. GT2 regulations require the use of the production of many components, expansion opportunities for two-way transfer of technology between the runway and showroom. The Corvette C6.R is updated, the design of the bodywork of the ZR1, the aerodynamic package, aluminum frame and structure of the chassis, steering, windshield, and other components. The team helped to cars prepared for the rigors of endurance racing with the safety and effectiveness of changes to the rules of the GT2.
Earlier versions of the Corvette C5-R and C6.R race cars have dominated the GT1 class and GTS over the last ten years, 77 races and won eight consecutive ALMS championships. The GT1 Corvette retired after his sixth victory of the Corvette Racing during 24 Hours of Le Mans June 14, 2009.
In the remaining races in 2009, racing cars Corvette 6.0-liter GM small-block V8 is based on the 7.0-liter LS7.R is powered GT1 be supplied with electricity. This trip reduction was found to shorten the race to crank 3875 cm to 3.32 cm. The diameter of the term restrictors Series air intake reduced from 30.6 mm to 28.6 mm, with a corresponding reduction in the production of engines from 590 to 470 horses-power. A production-based 5.5-liter V8 GM small-block is currently under development and will be presented at the beginning of the 2010 season. The Corvette Racing team is committed to the race with green fuel use E85R ethanol racing.
Although much has changed equipment list is champion Corvette Racing driver, the same thing. Johnny O’Connell and Jan Magnussen will share No. 3 Compuware Corvette C6.R and Oliver Gavin and Olivier Beretta will be the No. 4 Compuware Corvette C6-drive. R. They will be joined by Antonio Garcia and Marcel Fässler Petit Le Mans.
