Chevrolet Corvette C8.R first view

Chevrolet has unveiled its all-new Corvette C8.R racer, which will be eligible to participate in the GTLM class of the IMSA SportsCar Championship and the GTE class of the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Chevrolet Corvette C8.R 2020 Front Side

Hardly any technical details have been released, but according to Jim Campbell, Chevrolet’s vice president of Performance and Motorsports, “The C8.R is much more than just a race-tuned version of the 2020 Corvette Stingray. It’s a culmination of many years of testing and development between GM Design, Propulsion, Engineering and the Corvette Racing team.”

Chevrolet Corvette C8.R 2020 SideChevrolet Corvette C8.R 2020 Rear Side

January’s Rolex 24 at Daytona is going to be the C8.R’s competition début. A two-car entry is planned, with the #3 painted in traditional Corvette yellow with silver accents. By contrast, the #4 wears a livery that reverses those colours.

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