Description
The Chevrolet Corvette C7.R is a grand tourer racing car built by Pratt & Miller Engineering and Fabrication and Chevrolet for competition in endurance racing. It is a replacement for the Corvette C6.R racing car, using the C7 generation Chevrolet Corvette as a base. The C7.R has a front-mounted longitudinally-placed Chevrolet LS5.R 5.5 L (336 cu in) V8 engine which is naturally aspirated and produces 491 hp (366 kW) @ 6,000 rpm. The engine runs on Ethanol racing fuel.
When the die-cast version of the model was released in 2015, it featured an up-sloped chin, to optimize its performance in loops. For the 2016 Hot Wheels Entertainment version the base was modified and the chin is no longer up-sloped.
The yellow-and-black livery on the CFH01 version is the actual livery of the factory-sponsored C7.R cars which compete in the Grand Touring / Le Mans (GTLM) class of the IMSA WeatherTech Championship, and in the Grand Touring Pro class in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The #3 car is regularly driven by Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen, with Mike Rockenfeller joining the team for the longer endurance races.
Versions
The Corvette C7.R has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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155 / 250 |
2015 | HW Race World Race 10/10 |
Pearl Yellow | Grey & Black stripe on sides, Red '3' on sides & hood | Black Plastic | Tinted (Black) | Black | Black PR5 | CFH01 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): H05, H07, H08 |
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155 / 250 |
2015 | HW Race World Race 10/10 |
Light Blue | Black stripe on Hood, "Hotwheels 3", HWGT and USA flag on sides. | Black Plastic | Tinted (Blue) | Black | Gold PR5 | CFL26 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): H19, H21, H24 |
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01 / 250 |
2016 | HW Race Race Team 1/10 |
Metalflake Blue | HW Race Team tampos, '2' on sides | Black Plastic | Tinted (Blue) | Grey | Chrome Red & Black PR5 | DHP37 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J20, J23 | |
01 / 250 |
2016 | HW Race Race Team 1/10 |
Metalflake White | HW Race Team tampos, '2' on sides | Black Plastic | Tinted (Blue) | Grey | Chrome Red & Black PR5 | DHY07 | Malaysia | Kmart Excl: Sep 24, 2016 Base code(s): |
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2 / 5 |
2016 | HW Entertainment: Gran Turismo | Metalflake Dark Red | Detailed head- & taillights, 'Gran Turismo' on windshield & wing, '7' on sides & hood | Satin Black Metal | Tinted (Black) | Black | Chrome & Black RR10SP | DJF44 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J25, J27 | |
27 / 365 |
2018 | HW Speed Graphics 1/10 |
White | Detailed headlights, Blue stripe w/ 'Summit' on sides and front, Blue stripe on hood | Black Plastic | Tinted (Black) | Black | Grey OH5SP | FJW41 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K34, K36, K37 | |
152 / 365 |
2018 | HW Speed Graphics 1/10 |
Blue | Detailed headlights, Red stripe w/ 'Summit' on sides and front, Red stripe on hood | Black Plastic | Tinted (Black) | Black | Chrome OH5SP |
FJY32 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K36, L04 | |
- | 2018 | HW Speed Graphics 1/10 |
Unpainted | Detailed headlights, Red stripe w/ 'Summit' on sides and front, Red stripe on hood | Black Plastic | Tinted (Black) |
Black | Chrome OH5SP |
FKB86 | Malaysia | Walmart Exclusive Zamac Edition Base code(s): L09 |
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193 / 250 |
2019 | HW Race Team 8/10 |
Blue | White, Red and Gold stripes on sides and hood, "Hot Wheels", "Racing", "1", C7.R logo on sides, White hood, Detailed headlights | Black Plastic | Tinted (Blue) | White | Black TRAP5 | FYC75 | Malaysia | Base code(s): M10, M11, M13 |
2015 card
From the back of the 2015 card:
Born: 2015
Birthplace: Detroit, MI, USA
Designer: General Motors
Specialty: Race version of the popular C7, with increased cooling and aerodynamic downforce. It sports a 5.5-liter naturally aspirated engine and modified suspension to accommodate racing tires and larger brakes.
See Also
- '14 Corvette Stingray
- '14 Corvette Stingray Convertible
- Corvette C7 Z06
- Corvette C7 Z06 Convertible
- Corvette C6R