Chevrolet Corvette C5-R
The Chevrolet Corvette C5-R is a grand touring racing car built by Pratt Miller and Chevrolet for competition in endurance racing. The car is based on the C5 generation of the Chevrolet Corvette sports car, yet is designed purely for motorsports use. It became one of the most successful cars in GT categories, with wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, and 24 Hours of Le Mans, as well as championships in the American Le Mans Series. The Corvette C5-Rs debuted in 1999 and continues to be raced to this day in vintage racing events, although the C5-R was effectively replaced by the Corvette C6.R in 2005.
A privateer Corvette C5-R leading a Maserati MC12 in the FIA GT Championship. | |||||||||
| Category | GT (FIA GT) GTS/GT1 (ALMS) GTO (Grand-Am) | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Chevrolet (Pratt Miller) | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | John Cafaro | ||||||||
| Production | Corvette C5 | ||||||||
| Successor | Chevrolet Corvette C6.R | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Steel monocoque | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, fabricated steel upper and lower control arms, coil over adjustable shock absorbers | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone, fabricated steel upper and lower control arms, coil over adjustable shock absorbers | ||||||||
| Length | 182.8 in (4,643.1 mm) | ||||||||
| Width | 78.7 in (1,999.0 mm) | ||||||||
| Height | 45.8 in (1,163.3 mm) | ||||||||
| Axle track | Front: 74.7 in (1,897.4 mm) Rear: 76.1 in (1,932.9 mm) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in (2,659.4 mm) | ||||||||
| Engine | Katech LS1.R 5,997 cc (366.0 cu in) (1999) 6,980 cc (425.9 cu in) (1999-2004), V8, 90° Naturally aspirated, front engined, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | 5 speed manual (1999-2002) 6 speed manual (2002-2003) Xtrac 6 speed sequential (2004) | ||||||||
| Power | 610 hp (455 kW) @ 6200 RPM 570 ft⋅lbf (770 N⋅m) @ 5600 RPM | ||||||||
| Weight | 2,815 lb (1,276.9 kg) | ||||||||
| Fuel | Elf Racing Fuel | ||||||||
| Lubricants | Mobil 1 | ||||||||
| Brakes | AP Racing Carbon ceramic Front: 15 in (381.0 mm) Rear: 14 in (355.6 mm) | ||||||||
| Tires | Goodyear Racing Eagle Front: 25x12-18 Rear: 28x14-18 | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Corvette Racing | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | Chris Kneifel John Paul Jr. Ron Fellows Justin Bell Dale Earnhardt Dale Earnhardt Jr. Andy Pilgrim Franck Fréon Oliver Gavin Johnny O'Connell Max Papis Olivier Beretta Jan Magnussen | ||||||||
| Debut | 1999 Rolex 24 at Daytona | ||||||||
| First win | 2000 Grand Prix of Texas | ||||||||
| Last win | 2004 Monterey Sports Car Championships* | ||||||||
| Last event | 2004 Monterey Sports Car Championships* *With factory support, privateers continued using the C5-R after the introduction of the C6.R | ||||||||
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| Teams' Championships | 4 | ||||||||
| Constructors' Championships | 4 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 3 | ||||||||
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