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  Chevrolet C6 Corvette GT1 Championship Edition
 

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Click here to download printer friendly version Chevrolet introduced the limited production GT1 Championship Edition Corvettes at Sebring International Raceway. The GT1 Championship Edition (Regular Production Option GT1) commemorates the success of Corvette Racing and the Corvette C6.R:

Eight American Le Mans Series GT1 manufacturers and team championships
Five-time 24 Hours of Le Mans class champions
74 victories in international sports car competition

Included in the GT1 Championship Edition package:

Graphics inspired by C6.R livery feature Corvette Racing "Jake" mascot, ALMS championships, and driver flags
ZR1-style body color full-width spoiler and chrome wheels
Custom leather-wrapped ebony interior with exclusive yellow accent stitching
GT1 embroidery on leather seats, instrument panel, and center console armrest
Special engine cover with carbon pattern and yellow Corvette lettering
Windshield banner (owner installed)

GT1 Championship Edition to be produced in Corvette coupe, convertible and Z06 models in spring 2009:

Available in 45U Velocity Yellow (with black headlamps) or 41U Black
Specific VIN sequence 300001 series for 45U Velocity Yellow representing the No. 3 Corvette C6.R
Specific VIN sequence 400001 series for 41U Black representing the No. 4 Corvette C6.R
Production limited to 100 per each color and body style combination (600 total)
Coupe and convertible versions also include Z51 Performance Package and NPP Performance Exhaust
Optional MX0 6-speed paddle shift automatic on coupe and convertible
Optional C2L dual roof package on coupe
Optional U3U Navigation System on all models

Company press release, last updated on March 30, 2009

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General specifications
Country of origin United States
Numbers built N/A
Produced in 2009

Engine
Configuration LS3 90º V8
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction cast-aluminium block and head
Displacement 6.162 liter / 376 cu in
Bore / Stroke 104.0 mm (4.1 in) / 92.0 mm (3.6 in)
Compression 10.7:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed Sequential Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 430 bhp / 321 KW @ 5900 rpm
Torque 575 Nm / 424 ft lbs @ 4600 rpm
BHP/Liter 70 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis composite body panels on hydroformed steel frame
Suspension (fr/r) double wishbones, transverse composite leaf spring, mono-tube shock absorbers
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1459 kilo / 3216.5 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4435 mm (174.6 in) / 1844 mm (72.6 in) / 1244 mm (49 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2685 mm (105.7 in) / N/A / N/A

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.29 bhp / kg

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