The GT1 Championship Edition is a special package that takes its cue from the Corvette C6.R LeMans racer and offers Corvette buyers the option of looking...well, 'racier' on the road.
The package is available for the Corvette coupe and convertible models as well as the Z06 and was introduced by Chevrolet at the Sebring International Raceway on Friday.
All GT1 Championship editions get the Corvette Racing graphics, including the Jake mascot, ZR1-style body, a leather-wrapped (whatever that means) ebony interior with yellowing stitching, GT1 tags on the seats and dashboard panels, an engine cover, and a windshield banner, which the press release oddly states, is "owner installed." Does that mean it's just a sticker you slap on the windscreen yourself?
The special editions are available in Velocity Yellow or Black, with special VIN sequential numbers for each. Production will be limited to a total of 600, with 100 for each color and model combination.
For the coupe and convertible variants, customers also get the Z51 performance package along with the NPP performance exhaust. Options available for those two models include the MX0 6-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission and the U3U navigation system. The coupe also comes with the option of a C2L dual-roof.
Today 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:
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Eight American Le Mans Series GT1 manufacturers and team championships
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Five-time 24 Hours of Le Mans class champions
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74 victories in international sports car competition
Included in the GT1 Championship Edition package:
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Graphics inspired by C6.R livery feature Corvette Racing "Jake" mascot, ALMS championships, and driver flags
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ZR1-style body color full-width spoiler and chrome wheels
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Custom leather-wrapped ebony interior with exclusive yellow accent stitching
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GT1 embroidery on leather seats, instrument panel, and center console armrest
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Special engine cover with carbon pattern and yellow Corvette lettering
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Windshield banner (owner installed)
GT1 Championship Edition to be produced in Corvette coupe, convertible and Z06 models in spring 2009:
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Available in 45U Velocity Yellow (with black headlamps) or 41U Black
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Specific VIN sequence 300001 series for 45U Velocity Yellow representing the No. 3 Corvette C6.R
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Specific VIN sequence 400001 series for 41U Black representing the No. 4 Corvette C6.R
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Production limited to 100 per each color and body style combination (600 total)
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Coupe and convertible versions also include Z51 Performance Package and NPP Performance Exhaust
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Optional MX0 6-speed paddle shift automatic on coupe and convertible
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Optional C2L dual roof package on coupe
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Optional U3U Navigation System on all models
ivezajro3
March 21, 2009 10:19 PM
