2009 Corvette GT1 Championship Edition Introduced at Sebring 12-Hour Race

 2009 Corvette GT1 Championship Edition Introduced at Sebring 12-Hour Race
2009 Corvette GT1 Championship Edition

The GT1 Championship Edition is a special package that takes its cue from the Corvette C6.R LeMans racer

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.

 

Source: GM

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:

  • Eight American Le Mans Series GT1 manufacturers and team championships

  • Five-time 24 Hours of Le Mans class champions

  • 74 victories in international sports car competition

Included in the GT1 Championship Edition package:

  • Graphics inspired by C6.R livery feature Corvette Racing "Jake" mascot, ALMS 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 leather seats, instrument panel, and center console armrest

  • Special engine cover with carbon pattern and yellow Corvette lettering

  • Windshield banner (owner installed)

GT1 Championship Edition to be produced in Corvette coupe, convertible and Z06 models in spring 2009:

  • Available in 45U Velocity Yellow (with black headlamps) or 41U Black

  • Specific VIN sequence 300001 series for 45U Velocity Yellow representing the No. 3 Corvette C6.R

  • Specific VIN sequence 400001 series for 41U Black representing the No. 4 Corvette C6.R

  • Production limited to 100 per each color and body style combination (600 total)

  • Coupe and convertible versions also include Z51 Performance Package and 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 models

 

 

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 ivezajro3 ivezajro3
NICE
March 21, 2009 5:19 pm
 mr.z06 mr.z06
I know, Corvette are the best!
August 13, 2009 9:27 pm
 radmeister radmeister
Finally a factory riced out corvette, this has been the car that people have been waiting for to come out of GM after their massive bail outs. A corvette with stickers.....
March 21, 2009 5:42 pm
 porschekrazii porschekrazii
LMFAO ..!
March 21, 2009 7:10 pm
 Joe_Limon Joe_Limon
How can you think this is a bad idea? All car companies already do this with rim packages. From an economic stand point, this is a very smart move by gm, even if it is just a paint job.
March 21, 2009 9:25 pm
 dmanero dmanero
Stop the press, corvette release new vette with borning decals. Really think this is a good time to waste resources and money on a car the already be replaced with the ZR1 and plus far better cars our there.
March 21, 2009 10:35 pm
 Joe_Limon Joe_Limon
The zr1 isn't replacing this car? it's the upper model of it, and last I checked it's really fast. Also, decals are cheap I would be stupified if this cost them anywhere near $1,000,000
March 21, 2009 10:52 pm
 dmanero dmanero
Joe who talking about $1000000, and this is exactly why the Auto industry is in near bankruptcy, they have way too many models, take the camera, 4 different packages to choose from, same goes for all the other makes. ok so they came out with a ZR1 so retire the Z06 hell it's the same boring body design with a larger engine and a few small body changes.
March 21, 2009 11:47 pm
 Joe_Limon Joe_Limon
I don't think the number of models has anything to do with it, look at Porsche and their 15 variants of the 911. This package is nothing more then a alloy wheels option.
March 22, 2009 12:47 am
 hata0101 hata0101
ha ha ha...who's comparing a freaking stupid Corvette with...Porsche?? there is NO substitute. Corvette is just an American car icon, never win the heart outside of the U.S. don't even think its "status" equal to Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche...not even Audi R8, Nissan GT-R...Corvette? ha! what a joke.
March 22, 2009 10:54 am
 scratchy996 scratchy996
i wonder if you can get the Corvette with glow in the dark stickers , that would be like totally awesome !
March 22, 2009 12:30 pm
 NISMO NISMO
Why don't the black ones have yellow headlights? Pretty cool tho...everyone knows that stickers and embroidery add horsepower!! (this from a Vette fan)
March 22, 2009 2:24 pm
 hata0101 hata0101
hey, scratchy996 & NISMO, what a great idea! i'm sure u 2 r definitely smarter than those top executives @ GM...'coz their best idea is this stupid sticker version corvette to save the company & landslide sales, & those stickers looks like crap.
March 22, 2009 6:07 pm
 scratchy996 scratchy996
lol :)
March 22, 2009 7:56 pm
 hata0101 hata0101
oh, yes, don't forget the sticker on windshield is a DIY item..."owner installed" option, help those stupid buyer of this stupid corvette bond together...ha ha ha
March 22, 2009 9:23 pm
 wananbegeeks wananbegeeks
I get a kick out of you on line know it all personalities. Why don't you take your allowance and go out and actually buy one of these cars and see what they're all about - gee....I guess you don't have any more allowance after buying your last Mario Cart game....
September 1, 2009 1:34 am
 kostamerican kostamerican
dmanero, learn your facts before you go ranting. The ZR1 actually has a smaller engine that the Z06. It makes more power by using a supercharger. Its also lighter, has better braking, and aerodynamics. And to hata, you're right. The Vette isn't in the same class as a Porsche, its a cut above them. Twice the performance at half the cost. Same as compared to most Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and definitely any Audi.
November 5, 2009 9:18 pm