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0:04 Front hood of 2014 Corvette C7.R 0:08 Corvette Racing decals on C7.R bumper
0:13 Introducing The 2014 Corvette C7.R 0:18 Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice President, Performance
Vehicles And Motorsports Chevrolet 0:19 This is the all-new Corvette C7.R,
0:22 Will be racing in the Tudor United Sportscar championship series in 2014.
0:26 It is directly connected to the 2015 Corvette Z06 in so many ways.
0:32 The all-new Corvette C7.R racecar, it features an aluminum frame, just like our
production car, 0:37 We build the frame in Bowling Green,
Kentucky. 0:39 It's 40 percent stiffer than the C6.R,
and that translates to better handling on the track,
0:44 And better durability over the long term races -- 10, 12, and 24 hours.
0:49 The Corvette C7.R features direct injection in the engine, just like the Corvette Z06.
0:55 There are so many benefits for direct injection, for more precise throttle control,
1:00 To more efficient burn in the combustion chamber, and that provides the driver with
1:04 Power when they need it, and fuel efficiency required to win races.
1:08 Now the Corvette C7.R, we bring the air in the lower air intake,
1:12 We drive it through a tilted radiator to cool the engine.
1:15 We take the hot air through the hood extractor, and there's a couple of benefits.
1:19 One, we reduce lift, and two, we improve downforce,
1:22 And that's the winning combination for the racetrack.
1:25 When it comes to aerodynamics, the Corvette Z06 has the most downforce of any Corvette
1:30 We've ever put on the road. 1:32 We co-developed the aerodynamics for
the racecar, the C7.R, right alongside the Z06.
1:38 And so when it comes to the design of the front-splitter, the side skirts, the rear
defuser, 1:43 The spoiler, it's all one system that's
designed to improve downforce, 1:48 To give that driver the best handling
on the racetrack, just like on the road. 1:53 In 2013, the Corvette C6.R team finished
strong. They brought home the team championship 1:59 In
the American Le Mans series GT class. 2:02 They delivered the Manufacturer's Championship
for Chevrolet, 2:05 And Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia,
drivers of the #3 Corvette C6.R, 2:10 Well, they brought home the Driver's Championship, beating drivers
from BMW, Porsche, 2:14 Aston Martin, Ferrari, SRT Viper.
2:17 2014 is an exciting new chapter for the Corvette C7.R. 2:22 We'll be racing in the all-new Tudor
United Sportscar Championship Series, 2:27 In the GT LM class.
2:29 The first race? The Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. 2:32 For more information on
the all-new Corvette C7.R, visit Chevrolet.com. 2:37 Corvette flags logo