[lmp] Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:53 pm
As per the demand of Steelronin.
The Corvette DP is a member of the latest generation of Daytona Prototypes that attend the Rolex Sports Car Series. As such, it has obviously been developed to DP spec, with a 5.0 liter V8. Unlike the road-going models, the Corvette DP sports a mid-engine configuration, which results in a slightly rear-heavy weight bias. Despite being labeled a prototype, this car is only really on level with cars well below a typical Le Mans Prototype's performance level - mainly GT1 cars. Still, it's good fun to drive, with an ever-so-slightly oversteering setup and plenty of downforce to keep the car planted through corners.
Specifications
500 BHP from a 5.0 liter V8 (atmospheric)
Mid-engine / Rear wheel drive
3 Sizes (inches): 177.5 L x 78.7 W x 41.0 H
Wheelbase (inches): 110.0
Dry weight: 1032 kilograms without driver
44% frontal weight
Racing slick tires
Tire widths f/r: 320/330 mm
-1243 lbs of lift @ 200 km/h
Drag Coefficient: 0.53
Power to Weight Ratio: 0.53 HP/KG
Acceleration Rating: 5.0 out of 10
Speed Rating: 7.0 out of 10
Cornering Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Grip Rating: 6.2 out of 10
Performance Index: 742/A
Racing Classification: Grand-Am Daytona Prototype
The Corvette DP is a member of the latest generation of Daytona Prototypes that attend the Rolex Sports Car Series. As such, it has obviously been developed to DP spec, with a 5.0 liter V8. Unlike the road-going models, the Corvette DP sports a mid-engine configuration, which results in a slightly rear-heavy weight bias. Despite being labeled a prototype, this car is only really on level with cars well below a typical Le Mans Prototype's performance level - mainly GT1 cars. Still, it's good fun to drive, with an ever-so-slightly oversteering setup and plenty of downforce to keep the car planted through corners.
Specifications
500 BHP from a 5.0 liter V8 (atmospheric)
Mid-engine / Rear wheel drive
3 Sizes (inches): 177.5 L x 78.7 W x 41.0 H
Wheelbase (inches): 110.0
Dry weight: 1032 kilograms without driver
44% frontal weight
Racing slick tires
Tire widths f/r: 320/330 mm
-1243 lbs of lift @ 200 km/h
Drag Coefficient: 0.53
Power to Weight Ratio: 0.53 HP/KG
Acceleration Rating: 5.0 out of 10
Speed Rating: 7.0 out of 10
Cornering Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Grip Rating: 6.2 out of 10
Performance Index: 742/A
Racing Classification: Grand-Am Daytona Prototype