Chevrolet Corvette C5-R
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.
| Manufacturer | General |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1984 |
| Body type | Coupé |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Chevrolet Corvette C5-R (from registration data). 19 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 15.7 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 15.7 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.4 l/100 km | 1985–1996 |
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.4 l/100 km | 1985–1986 |
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1988 |
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.9 l/100 km | 1988–2004 |
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.7 l/100 km | 1989–2004 |
| 6.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2005–2007 |
| 6.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2005 |
| 6.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2006–2007 |
| 6.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.6 l/100 km | 2008–2014 |
| 6.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.7 l/100 km | 2008–2013 |
| 6.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2010–2013 |
| 6.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 2010–2013 |
| 6.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.3 l/100 km | 2014–2019 |
| 6.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.9 l/100 km | 2015–2026 |
| 6.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2023 |
| 6.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 2027 |
| 7.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 2006–2013 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
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Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Chevrolet Corvette C5-R in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Chevrolet recalls.