Corvette GT1 Championship Editions Official Details Released
GT1 Championship Editions based on the American LeMans C6R
By Alex Ricciuti
February 20, 2009 5:41 PM
Filed Under: American, Chevrolet, Motorsport, Special Editions
Here's some good news for Corvette fans. Chevrolet and Corvette Racing have announced a road version of their American LeMans C6R - the 2009 Corvette GT1 Championship Editions.
Notice the plural of "Editions" because this is actually a performance package that you can choose, at a price of 7,840 US dollars, for 3 separate Corvette models - the Coupe 4LT, Convertible 4LT or the Z06 3LZ.
The 4LT Coupe or Convertible get the Z51 performance package and an NPP Performance Exhaust.
All models get the Corvette Racing "Jake" graphics do up, ZR1-style chrome wheels and spoiler, customer leather Ebony Interior with yellow stitching, engine cover with carbon pattern and yellow Corvette lettering, and GT1 embroidered leather seats along with GT1 tags on the center console and instrument panel.
Basically, much of the appeal seems to be that this car is dressed up for the track but you can take it on the road.
But given that GM just shut down its performance division, HPVO, one has to take it as positive news that GM hasn't let itself go completely and is still dressing up the Corvette for a glitzy night on the town.
Prices (in US dollars) are: Coupe 4LT ($65,310), Convertible 4LT ($71,815), and Z06 3LZ ($86,385).
Press Release (Click to expand)
2009 Corvette GT1 Championship Editions (RPO GT1)
Chevrolet and Corvette Racing introduce a new limited edition
The GT1 Championship Editions Celebrates Corvette C6.R Racing Success
* American Le Mans Series GT1 Manufacturers Champions for 8 years
* 5 time 24 Hours of Le Mans GT1 Champions
* Over 70 victories in ALMS racing
* 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans race will close out this successful era
Included in the package:
* C6.R livery inspired graphics feature Corvette Racing 'Jake', 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 the leather seats, instrument panel, and center console armrest
-Special Engine Cover with carbon pattern and yellow Corvette lettering
-Windshield banner - owner installed
Available in either Coupe 4LT ($65,310), Convertible 4LT ($71,815), and Z06 3LZ ($86,385)
- Available in 45U Velocity Yellow (with black headlamps) or 41U Black
* Specific VIN sequence 300001 series for 45U Velocity Yellow representing the #3 C6.R
* Specific VIN sequence 400001 series for 41U Black representing the #4 C6.R
* Limited production to 100 per each color and body style combination and 600 total in Spring '09
* Coupe and Convertible versions also include: Z51 Performance Package, 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
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