Chevrolet Corvette C5-R

Chevrolet Corvette C5-R
A Chevrolet Corvette C5-R at the 2023 Rétromobile, Paris, France.
CategoryGT (FIA GT)
GTS/GT1 (ALMS)
GTO (Grand-Am)
ConstructorChevrolet (Pratt Miller)
Designer(s)John Cafaro[1]
ProductionCorvette C5
SuccessorChevrolet Corvette C6.R
Technical specifications
ChassisSteel 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
Length182.8 in (4,643.1 mm)
Width78.7 in (1,999.0 mm)
Height45.8 in (1,163.3 mm)
Axle trackFront: 74.7 in (1,897.4 mm)
Rear: 76.1 in (1,932.9 mm)
Wheelbase104.7 in (2,659.4 mm)
EngineKatech LS1.R 5,997 cc (366.0 cu in) (1999)
6,980 cc (425.9 cu in) (2000-2004), V8, 90° Naturally aspirated, front engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission5 speed manual (1999-2002)
6 speed manual (2002-2003)
Xtrac 6 speed sequential (2004)
Power610 hp (455 kW) @ 6200 RPM
570 ft⋅lbf (770 N⋅m) @ 5600 RPM
Weight2,815 lb (1,276.9 kg)
FuelElf Racing Fuel
LubricantsMobil 1
BrakesAP Racing Carbon ceramic
Front: 15 in (381.0 mm)
Rear: 14 in (355.6 mm)
TiresGoodyear Racing Eagle
Front: 25x12-18
Rear: 28x14-18
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited States Corvette Racing
Notable driversUnited States Chris Kneifel
United States John Paul Jr.
Canada Ron Fellows
United Kingdom Justin Bell
United States Dale Earnhardt
United States Dale Earnhardt Jr.
United Kingdom Andy Pilgrim
France Franck Fréon
United Kingdom Oliver Gavin
United States Johnny O'Connell
Italy Max Papis
Monaco Olivier Beretta
Denmark Jan Magnussen
Debut1999 Rolex 24 at Daytona
First win2000 Grand Prix of Texas
Last win2004 Monterey Sports Car Championships*
Last event2004 Monterey Sports Car Championships*
*With factory support, privateers continued using the C5-R after the introduction of the C6.R
RacesWinsPodiumsPoles
55315024
Teams' Championships4
Constructors' Championships4
Drivers' Championships3

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.

  1. ^ "John Cafaro". National Corvette Museum. 2002-09-01. Retrieved 2023-09-29.