Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R Customer Sales To Begin In January 2018
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Race teams may want to hold off on any new vehicle purchases because the race-prepped Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R will soon be available for purchase.
Sportscar365 confirmed with program manager Shawn Meagher that the Camaro GT4.R will be offered to customer teams beginning in January 2018, but the focus will be solely on the North America region.
“Right now, we’re basically in the process of getting back to a bunch of people who have been [inquiring] about when we will have cars,” Meagher said. “We’ve had interest in the U.S. and globally. We’re just trying to reach out to people who have reached out to us first. It’s tough, in terms of getting everyone the cars they want.”
Initially, eight to ten cars will be built and GM will manage the production of the racecar to coincide with demand. It’s not a quick process, however. Some components have a long lead time attached to them.
The Camaro GT4.R is Chevrolet’s entry into IMSA and World Challenge series, and it’s basically a race-ready version of the Camaro ZL1 1LE. It’s also the first turn-key race car from the brand built to global regulations. Meagher said plans for European sales are being discussed now, but it depends on the race car’s success in North America foremost.
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Great news, though, it seems exclusively limited to existing teams. Production should be increased for those who want, too, create a new team based on the now available new GT4.R. Those who campaigned 1LE’s in the early 90’s, but haven’t put together a team for a few years, would probably like the opportunity to field a car.
This year, the Camaro did pretty well for its first few races against older well sorted teams and cars.
Shame they lost Stevenson Racing.
I believe Stevenson stopped racing just the Acura because of the high cost ,Not the Camaro GT4.R. they are still competing with it !
Please put me on the list for this car. Need some more details and want to do testing in this as a driver and team owner.
A GTR Camaro with a 700+ HP with the LT 5 engine for legai roads not only to race could be a good answer to the Challenger especially if added a 1LE pack