Chevrolet

Fourteenth year of competition and fourth season in GT class for GM’s factory road racing effort with Corvette C6.R – based on road-going Corvette ZR1. … In 2011, Corvette racing added a seventh 24 Hours of Le Mans class victory to its record along with a second-place ranking in the ALMS GT championship standings. … Ended 2010 season in dramatic fashion with last-lap Petit Le Mans victory. … Corvette Racing program has given Chevrolet 73 wins and eight consecutive manufacturer championships (2001-08) in the American Le Mans Series. … Corvette continues its commitment to E85 ethanol, demonstrating the benefits of a renewable fuel that helps to reduce dependence on petroleum, emissions of greenhouse gases and create greater diversity in energy supplies. ... Also a leader in advancements of car construction, design and efficiencies.… Won MICHELIN® GREEN X® Challenge GT trophy four times in 2011 and twice in 2010. … Founded in Detroit in 1911, Chevrolet celebrated its centennial in 2011 as a global automotive brand with annual sales of more than four million vehicles in more than 140 countries.