All-new GT2 Corvette C6.R

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All-new GT2 Corvette C6.R

The new GT2 car switches from bodywork derived from the roadgoing Z06 to something that looks more like a ZR1. GT2 rules prohibit some body modifications like the reshaped headlights and wider fenders that were present on the outgoing GT1. Instead. the fenders on the new GT2s are now dimensionally identical to the production ZR1. Aerodynamically, GT2 mandates a smaller front splitter and rear wing, changes that manifest themselves as less downforce.

Under the skin is where the biggest changes have taken place. The GT1 used a steel chassis modeled on the base Corvette, while the GT2 switches over to an aluminum chassis based on the production Z06/ZR1. That posed some serious technical issues for the design team in attaching the necessary steel roll cage to the aluminum. According to Corvette Racing manager Dough Fehan, the team has come up with a novel approach to the problem that should make the new car even safer in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, Fehan declined to give details today.

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LINK:Officially Official: GM reveals details on new Chevrolet Corvette C6.R GT2 — Autoblog