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Generation: C6 Year: 2009 VIN: GT2 09-003 Race Numbers: 3, 63 Ownership: GM Racing / P&M Racing (New Hudson (MI) Sponsors: Compuware Michelin XM Satellite Radio, UAW-GM, Genuine Corvette Accessories, Bose, Motorola, PRS Guitars, and BBS. Drivers: Johnny O'Connell Jan Magnussen Antonio Garcia at Le Mans (2010) Status: Original Color: yellow with black Tires/Wheels: Front Wheels: 18 x 12.5 BBS wheels Rear Wheels 18 x 13 BBS wheels Front Tires 300 x 32 x 18 Michelin slicks Rear Tires 310 x 41 x 18 Michelin slicks Engine: For 2010, an all-new 5.5 liter engine was built in-house by GM (versus Katech) to meet ALMs and FIA rules requirements Driveline: Hydroformed aluminum chassis rails Composite body Independent short/long double wishbone Fabricated steel upper & lower Machined aluminum knuckle Coil-over adjustable shocks Anti-roll bar 4 wheel disc brakes Steel rotors and ceramic composite pads Top: Interior: Full race Steel cage connected to aluminum frame rails Driver air conditioning system Condition: current race condition URL: Unique Characteristics: Aerodynamic profile developed within the rules ZR1 profile for body but with splitters, skirts and flares as developed in the wind tunnel New wing design to meet ALMS rules Modifications: Notes/Race History: Corvette Racing opened a new chapter with the debut of the GT2 Corvette C6.R at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 6-8, 2009. In anticipation of a single GT class in 2010, Corvette Racing will test and develop the latest Corvette C6.R in the GT2 category in the final five rounds of the 2009 American Le Mans Series. In the 2009 season, the Corvette racing team was allowed to grandfather the old LS7.R block, de-stroked to 6.0-liters, since they were not running for points. For 2010, however, a new engine was required. A 5.5-liter production-based GM small-block V8 was developed and, in keeping with their environmental goals, Corvette Racing team continued with its commitment to green racing with the use of E85R ethanol racing fuel. The 2009 season had come to an end with a spectacular mix-em-up between the Corvette # 001 and a Porsche at Laguna Seca. Both cars suffered significant damage. Over the winter of 2009-10, two new chassis were constructed and the new "production" engines were installed. The two new cars went into service at Sebring and ran most races in the USA. For the 24 hours of Le Mans, the re-furbished chassis # 001 and 002 were shipped to France. The next race in the ALMS series was only one week after the famous Le Mans event and time would not permit the return of the two cars from France to the USA Registry ID Number: 952 View Original Size  Richard Prince/ GM Racing press photos |