Scalextric Corvette C6R GT2
Scalextric Corvette C6R GT2
Product Details
Discover the Corvette C6R GT2 slot car from Scalextric, a high-quality slot car designed for collectors, enthusiasts and racers. Manufactured to a high standard with excellent attention to detail, this model is ideal for display, collection or track use.
Key Features
- High-quality construction and realistic detailing.
- Suitable for collectors and hobby enthusiasts.
- Carefully inspected before dispatch.
- Ideal for display or collection.
- Excellent gift for model enthusiasts.
- Fast and secure UK shipping.
Specifications
| Scale | 1:32 |
|---|---|
| Product Brand | Scalextric |
| Product Code | SCC 0071 |
| Model | Corvette C6R GT2 |
| Condition | Pre-owned, mint condition |
| Analogue or digital | Analogue |
| Digital Ready | Yes |
| Working Lights | Yes |
Why Buy This Product?
- Authentic and detailed finish.
- Great addition to any collection.
- Excellent value for money.
- Quality checked before shipping.
- Trusted retailer with excellent customer service.
The real Corvette C6R GT2
Unveiled midway through the 2009 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season, the Corvette C6R GT2 marked a pivotal shift for Corvette Racing as they transitioned away from the dominant, yet highly specialized, GT1 category. Developed by the legendary motorsports engineers at Pratt & Miller, this new racing icon was designed to align with upcoming unified global GT regulations. Unlike its GT1 predecessor, which relied on a custom steel frame, the GT2 version was forced by homologation rules to share a much closer relationship with its road-going sibling, the supercharged Corvette ZR1. This transition fostered an incredible two-way transfer of technology, directly linking the demands of grueling 24-hour endurance races to the development of Chevrolet's showroom performance cars.
At its core, the C6R GT2 integrated the production ZR1's hydroformed aluminum chassis as the foundation for its rigid steel safety cage. Under the hood, strict class limitations meant swapping the street car's supercharger for raw, naturally aspirated displacement. It debuted with a destroked 6.0-liter GM small-block V8 producing approximately 470 horsepower, which was later succeeded by a highly efficient, production-based 5.5-liter V8 in 2010. Aerodynamic modifications were also tightly restricted: the car utilized a narrower rear wing, a simplified flat-panel underbody diffuser, and a front splitter that closely mirrored the stock ZR1. Furthermore, heavy carbon brakes were replaced with steel rotors, and the steering system was sourced directly from the production Corvette line.
Despite the stringent restrictions and a compressed development timeline, the C6R GT2 immediately proved itself a formidable competitor on the world stage. It went wheel-to-wheel with formidable factory efforts from Porsche, Ferrari, and BMW, establishing Corvette Racing as a continuous threat in sports car racing. Its legacy was cemented by outstanding endurance triumphs, including a celebrated GTE Pro class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2011. By the time it was succeeded by the C7R, the C6R GT2 had perfectly bridged the gap between pure race-car engineering and real-world production sports cars.
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