Corvette Model Gallery
C5R HM Homologation car
This is a model of the first Corvette C5-R or more correctly the modified street Corvette Test Mule and Homologation car that became the first C5R race car. There was some thought at the time that a certain number of these "Super-Vettes" would have to be build to meet regulations. There was a second homologation car with the more familiar exposed headlights and cut out hood vent that survives today at the Corvette Museum.
The model:
Phil built this rendition of the C5R Homologation
car The model is a melding of a stock
Corvette chassis, running gear, windshield frame and glass and interior with a
body from the firstC5- R kit. The hood and hood vents were opened up while side,
roof and exhaust openings were blanked off. The engine was slightly modified and
is closer to the engine configuration in the second Homologation car, which
started off as more of a racecar for the street. The wheels are from Fujimi and
are like the bolt on wheels used on the original car. The paint is the new
Testor's Custom Lacquer System.
If you would like to contact Phil on this model his e-mail address is: pdauphinee@shaw.ca
Page updated 02/11/06