New PROTOform short-wheelbase Corvette C7.R GT body

0 Sept. 30, 2016, 2:59 p.m.

By Aaron Waldron
LiveRC.com

Chevrolet® Corvette™ C7.R (GT1)
for 1:8 GT (Short Wheelbase)
#1551-40, $51

Chevrolet®’s Corvette™ C7.R has the set the worldwide sportscar racing scene on fire since its debut, capturing the triple-crown of GTLM-class endurance racing with wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 24 hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring.

PROTOform brings Corvette Racing’s championship heritage to 1:8 GT Class racing with the officially-licensed Corvette™ C7.R race body. From the signature Corvette™ muscular stance and swept-back roofline, to the large front splitter and side vents, every detail of the 1:1 race car is captured to add scale realism to the world of 1:8 GT. The extensive decal sheet lets you deck out your C7.R with Corvette™ branded windshield headers, “Jake” skull hood logo, number plates, and USA flags. Included with the body is an add-on rear wing, secured with three oversized nylon screws and featuring 2 trim-lines and spill-plate sizes: a lower line for sanctioned racing, and an upper line for low-grip club racing.

This body fits popular 1:8 GT cars with the shorter (GT1) wheelbase of 325mm, such as the Mugen Seiki MGT7, Serpent Cobra GT and more. For GT2 racers, a longer wheelbase version (360mm) of the C7.R is also available.

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