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2012 Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Chevrolet Unwraps the 2012 Corvette Daytona Prototype By Mike Lysaght, Correspondent | Published Nov 17, 2011 Just the Facts: Chevrolet showed off its 2012 Corvette Daytona Prototype at the Daytona International Speedway. It was built in collaboration with Pratt & Miller, Riley, Coyote and Dallara and will race in the Grand-Am series. Some parts of the prototype are clearly Corvette-influenced — it features four rounded taillights, a split rear window and the unmistakable checkered-flag logo. DAYTONA, Florida — Although it wasn't the unveiling of the long-anticipated C7 Corvette, Chevrolet did make a newsworthy Corvette move this week — it unwrapped the 2012 Corvette Daytona Prototype. Chevrolet, Pratt & Miller, Riley, Coyote and Dallara all worked together to create this prototype, which will race in the Grand-Am series. Although it isn't directly related to the production Corvette, the Chevy sports car clearly influenced the racing prototype with its similar hood design, checkered-flag logo, split rear window, headlights and the familiar round taillights. Four teams have announced that they will be running the new 2012 Corvette Daytona — Spirit of Daytona Racing, SunTrust Racing, GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing and Action Express Racing. Chevrolet hasn't detailed what kind of power plant sits under the rear split window, but it will likely be the same 500-horse 5.0-liter V8 that it ran in last year's series. The prototype made a test run November 16 at the Daytona International Speedway, and will make its racing debut at the Grand-Am Road Racing Series Rolex 24 on January 26-29 in Daytona. A little Corvette news to tide enthusiasts over until the seventh-generation Corvette breaks cover. http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/ch...111711_717.jpg http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/ch...111711_717.jpg http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/ch...111711_717.jpg http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/ch...111711_717.jpg |
Is it just me or that car reminds me of ZONDA?!?!?!?! |
Can't wait to see it in the new season. It's gonna look great as the Gainsco Red Dragon. I find it weird that all the Chassis Manufacturers worked together on that one. |
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I though it was more similar to an Ultima GTR http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/content/gtr/intro1.jpg But then it reminds me of a number Lemans prototype cars http://www.mazdalb.com/admin/mystore...sis_Museum.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...stone_2007.JPG |
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looks like a lot of things. Looks like a Saleen s7 meets a mosler. either way i'm feelin it. Very interesting design, has chevy ever made a mid engine car? http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8...rxx11460x0.jpg |
Yes, they made the Pontiac Fiero. |
WOW that's hot! Really like the rear...it's so weird it's nice. |
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