Corvette Model Gallery
C5-R
The C5R has been the most successful factory Corvette racing effort in history. The program started back in 1998, and it first raced in 1999. Pratt and Miller builds the car, based on factory frame rails. The engine is prepared by Katech, and it is currently a 7 liter masterpiece. The Corvette C5-R won the GTS class in the 69th Le Mans 24 hour endurance race held in France in 2001. This factory race car is based on the Corvette’s hydroformed frame rails. The body is carbon fiber composite. NACA duct to the rear for the transmission and differential oil coolers. The engine block has a Kinsler racing fuel-injection system, with elaborate cross-arm air horns between the engine and the hood. #63, driven by R. Fellows/J. O’Connell/S. Pruett, completed 278 laps to finish in 8th position overall and 1st in the production=based GTS class. #64, driven by K. Collins/A. Pilgrim/F. Freon, completed 271 laps to finish 14th overall and second in the GTS class.
The model: Jay Lance Kovar built this C5-R mostly box stock.
If
you would like to contact Jay on this model his e-mail address is:
jlkovar@aol.com
Page updated 10/13/05