Corvette Model Gallery
GTP
Back in the very early 80's, Lola designed a revolutionary
chassis to compete in IMSA against the strangle hold of Porsche 935s of the day.
This chassis, named T-600, debuted with a Chevy V8 powerplant. Lola had all
their hopes into this sole car. It won it's debut race in 1981 and eventually
captured the 1981 IMSA championship, despite having entered at the 5th race of
the season. The success of this car generated interest in Chevrolet, which had
not "officially" competed as a manufacturer since the 50's. Chevrolet, at the
time, was interested in developing their V6 turbo into the small block
successor. From this, a relationship between Lola and Chevrolet was established
and the Corvette GTP program was borned,
debuting in 1985.
The model: The model represents chassis # HU-710/01 as it raced in Road Atlanta on April 6, 1986 where it won the race, took the pole with a track record of 1:12:001 and set the fastest lap of the race at 1:14:410. Yes, I know they use UHF communications in Atlanta but I couldn't resist adding the VHF antenna.
This is the view for the general public
Reference books are always available
Quick Skins kit
Cobra Colors white, silver and black paint, Cobra Colors clear
Scratchbuilt fender louvers, antenna and aluminum radiator baffles (the
photoetch ones did not cooperate)
Added oil lines to transaxle
Full interior with full harness, dash gauges, electronics boxes /wiring and fire
suppression system
Front brakes cooling ducts (orange)
Wall posters from its racing era and a 2008 Corvette Racing Calendar
If
you would like to contact me on this model my e-mail address is:
tatocorvette@hotmail.com
Page updated 05/01/08