Corvette C6 ZR1 GT2 2010

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Designed for ... GT2 of ALMS GT2, Le Mans GT2 Teams Corvette Racing Country of origin USA Introduced in 2010 Engine Type GM V8 (and not the LS7.R 90º V 8 as in 2009) Horse Power 470 bhp ? Torque 725 Nm Weight n/a hp/kg n/a Engine Displacement 5.5 liter Engine Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine Fuel Feed Fuel Injection Engine Location Front, longitudinally mounted Engine Valve Train 2 valves / cylinder, OHV Drivetrain 6 speed Sequential, Rear wheel drive Predecessor Corvette C6.R GT1 2005-2009

Corvette Racing will open a new chapter with the competition debut of the next-generation Corvette C6.R GT2. In anticipation of a single ALMS GT class in 2010, Corvette Racing has tested and developed the latest Corvette C6.R in the GT2 category in the final five rounds of the 2009 American Le Mans Series. With the upcoming move to a unified GT category, the twin Compuware Corvette C6.R race cars will compete against rivals representing Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Viper, Panoz, and Ford.

Based on the Corvette ZR1 supercar, the next-generation Corvette C6.R has even stronger links to the production version of America's performance icon than its predecessors. The GT2 rules require the use of many production-based components, expanding the opportunities for the two-way transfer of technology between the race track and the showroom. The updated Corvette C6.R utilizes the ZR1's body design, aerodynamic package, aluminium frame and chassis structure, steering system, windshield, and other components. The race team has prepared the cars for the rigors of endurance racing with safety and performance modifications as permitted by the GT2 rules.

Previous versions of the Corvette C5-R and C6.R race cars have dominated the GTS and GT1 categories in the last decade, winning 77 races and eight consecutive ALMS championships. The GT1 Corvettes were retired following Corvette Racing's sixth victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 14, 2009.

Difference to C6.R GT1? Check out the official comparison page by Corvette Racing!