Chevrolet Corvette C6.R GT2
The Corvette C6.R GT2 is the full-blooded, front-engined American endurance racer based on the C6-generation Corvette platform, adapted for GT2 competition with a naturally aspirated V8, rear-wheel drive, and a heavy emphasis on torque, stability, and reliability.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 6.2L naturally aspirated LS9 V8, front-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: ~430 hp
Redline: ~6,500–7,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential
Weight: ~1,335 kg
Dimensions: ~4,572 mm long × 1,877 mm wide × 1,214 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,685 mm
Tires: GT slicks on forged racing wheels
Brakes: Ventilated racing discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Corvette C6.R GT2 is a torquey, stable, old-school GT racer that delivers big-front-engine character and loads of traction on corner exit. Compared with mid-engine GT cars, it feels a little more planted on entry and more forgiving at the limit, but it also asks for respect under braking and on turn-in because of its nose-heavy balance. It’s the kind of car that rewards clean inputs, patient rotation, and confident throttle application.
Engine & Sound: The LS-based V8 gives the C6.R a deep, muscular, unmistakably American soundtrack with a hard-edged mechanical bark and a thunderous top-end growl. It doesn’t spin to the moon, but it pulls hard through the midrange and feels powerful every time you lean on the throttle.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Predictable front-end grip with mild understeer if you overdrive entry.
Traction: Excellent rear traction on exit thanks to the V8 torque delivery and wide racing tires.
Braking: Strong braking performance, though trail braking needs finesse to keep the rear settled.
Top Speed: Competitive on fast circuits, with strong straight-line punch and good drafting ability.
Driving Style Tip: Brake in a straight line, rotate the car patiently, and get back to throttle smoothly. It shines at tracks where stability and traction matter more than razor-sharp agility.
Livery & Aesthetics: The C6.R is pure no-nonsense Corvette: wide bodywork, aggressive aero, big fenders, and a brutally functional endurance-racing look. In sim, it wears the classic yellow Corvette Racing style especially well, with a stance that screams American GT pedigree.
Whether you're running endurance stints or sprint races, the Corvette C6.R GT2 remains a satisfying, characterful GT car — loud, tough, and immensely rewarding when driven cleanly.