17.8.2001
GM to Sell Corvette C5-R Racecars to Racing Enthusiast

GM Racing will implement a customer car program this year to deliver a race-ready version of its successful Chevrolet Corvette C5-R to buyers with a passion for performance. GM and its partners, Pratt and Miller (chassis) and Katech (engines), will sell as many as five vehicles in 2001. GM Racing has received several inquiries from private race teams seeking the powerful C5-R and has accepted deposits on two vehicles.

"The Corvette C5-R's success has generated substantial customer interest in purchasing these racecars," said Corvette Brand Manager Rick Baldick. "Corvette has long been the leader in the U.S. High Sports market segment. Being able to offer customer racecars adds to the brand's cachet on a global basis. It will help us communicate our world-class engineering message to sports-car enthusiasts everywhere."

Individuals who purchase a C5-R will receive the chassis, as well as installation of the engine and engine electronics from Pratt and Miller. The engine and electronics system would be purchased separately through Katech.