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The Chevy Corvette C8 R is all business

Expect to see it giving the competition stress starting in January 2020.

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Kyle Hyatt
Kyle Hyatt (he/him/his) hails originally from the Pacific Northwest, but has long called Los Angeles home. He's had a lifelong obsession with cars and motorcycles (both old and new).
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Chevy's new C8.R race car sports an all-new, mostly silver paintjob.

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The car bears more resemblance to a stock C8 than previous R versions have.

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The car features a massive wing and rear diffuser to help create downforce.

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The car is slated to make its racing debut at Daytona in January.

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Like previous R versions, the C8.R is a real wide boy.

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Chevy will also run a second car with a more traditional yellow and black livery.

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Chevrolet debuted it's new Corvette C8.R race car alongside the 2020 Corvette convertible street car.  

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No drivetrain details were shared during the reveal of the race car, but it's a safe bet to say that a massaged V8 engine sets up shop in the middle of the chassis.

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Driver Tommy Milner was on hand in Florida for the debut of the Corvette C8.R race car. 

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When the Corvette C8.R makes its competition debut in January, it'll be wearing Michelin tires. 

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