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The Corvette C7.R dismantled heading into the 24 Hours of Le Mans

In June, Corvette Racing competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the 17th consecutive year. After an impressive early season in the U.S. with victories back to back at the Rolex 24 at Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring, the American team was looking to score a second win in a row at Le Mans, hence more careful preparation…

The work of the mechanics is not over after a race: they have to get ready for the upcoming event, especially when it’s the 24 Hours of Le Mans! At Pratt & Miller, preparer of the official Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs, the car was entirely taken apart and every part of the car (engine, suspensions, etc.) examined by an expert prior to being reinstalled. It’s a Herculean task before a grueling week…

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