Corvette XP-64 concept racer - Revision history

Red marquis: /* See also */

2007-02-12T02:51:03Z

Bill Wrigley: /* Design */

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Design

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	== Design ==		== Design ==
	The design of the ''XP-64'' borrowed heavily from the stylings of the [[Jaguar D-Type\|D-type Jaguar]], employing a wind-tunnel inspired monocoque that was made from lightweight magnesium<ref>[http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/vettehis/vett1956.htm November 16, 1956] Chronology of Chevrolet Corvettes - Copyright © 1995-2007 Ken Polsson</ref> fitted to a rigid space-frame weighing a mere 150 pounds. Retractable headlights, like those on later Corvettes, a low-profile, wrap-around windscreen, and an impressive, teardrop-shaped headrest that extended well back of the cockpit, over the rear deck, were it’s most distinguishing features. The interior was bare-bones, with functional instruments that included a clock, installed to monitor ~~the~~ the long, endurance races at [[24 Hours of Le Mans\|Le Mans]] and [[12 Hours of Sebring\|Sebring]]. The car was painted blue with white roundals, as per USA's colors in international road racing.		The design of the ''XP-64'' borrowed heavily from the stylings of the [[Jaguar D-Type\|D-type Jaguar]], employing a wind-tunnel inspired monocoque that was made from lightweight magnesium<ref>[http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/vettehis/vett1956.htm November 16, 1956] Chronology of Chevrolet Corvettes - Copyright © 1995-2007 Ken Polsson</ref> fitted to a rigid space-frame weighing a mere 150 pounds. Retractable headlights, like those on later Corvettes, a low-profile, wrap-around windscreen, and an impressive, teardrop-shaped headrest that extended well back of the cockpit, over the rear deck, were it’s most distinguishing features. The interior was bare-bones, with functional instruments that included a clock, installed to monitor the long endurance races at [[24 Hours of Le Mans\|Le Mans]] and [[12 Hours of Sebring\|Sebring]]. The car was painted blue with white roundals, as per USA's colors in international road racing.

	== Power plant ==		== Power plant ==

Argen at 13:53, 24 January 2007

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	{{Concept automobile}}		{{Concept automobile}}
	[[Category:Concept ~~Automobiles~~\|Corvette SS]]		[[Category:Concept automobiles\|Corvette SS]]

Bill Wrigley at 11:38, 24 January 2007

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	\| aka		\| aka
	\| XP-64<ref>"XP" was a GM designation for experimental (XP) concept cars.</ref>, Super Spyder<ref>[http://www.corvettemuseum.com/library-archives/timeline/1951.shtml Corvette Museum]</ref>, Sebring SS		\| XP-64<ref>"XP" was a GM designation for experimental (XP) concept cars.</ref>, Super Spyder<ref>[http://www.corvettemuseum.com/library-archives/timeline/1951.shtml July, 1957] Corvette Museum - © Copyright 2006. National Corvette Museum. All rights reserved.
			</ref>, Sebring SS
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	\| Production		\| Production
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	\|'''Engine name''' \|\| '''Engine type''' \|\| '''Displacement  in³ ( L)''' \|\| '''Output bhp (kW) @ RPM''' \|\| '''Torque Ft-Lbs (Nm) @ RPM''' \|\| '''Carburetor series (bbl)'''		\|'''Engine name''' \|\| '''Engine type''' \|\| '''Displacement  in³ ( L)''' \|\| '''Output bhp (kW) @ RPM''' \|\| '''Torque Ft-Lbs (Nm) @ RPM''' \|\| '''Carburetor series (bbl)'''
	\|-		\|-
	\| "XP-64"-8 \|\| V-8 \|\| 283 (4.6) \|\| 307.00 (226)<ref>[http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z6402/default.aspx Concept Carz]</ref> @ 6400 \|\| NA (NA) @ 2000.00 \|\| Fuel injection<ref>[http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/vettehis/vett1956.htm (month unknown)] Chronology of Chevrolet Corvettes - Copyright © 1995-2007 Ken Polsson</ref>		\| "XP-64"-8 \|\| V-8 \|\| 283 (4.6) \|\| 307.00 (226)<ref>[http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z6402/default.aspx Concept Carz] © 1998-2006 Conceptcarz.com</ref> @ 6400 \|\| NA (NA) @ 2000.00 \|\| Fuel injection<ref>[http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/vettehis/vett1956.htm (month unknown)] Chronology of Chevrolet Corvettes - Copyright © 1995-2007 Ken Polsson</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\|}		\|}

Bill Wrigley at 19:20, 23 January 2007

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	\| Successor		\| Successor
	\| ~~1958~~ Corvette ~~XP-700~~		\| 1960 Corvette Stingray racer
	\|}		\|}

Bill Wrigley at 12:46, 23 January 2007

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	\| [[Zora Arkus-Duntov]]		\| [[Zora Arkus-Duntov]]
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	\| ~~Succeeded~~		\| Successor
	\| 1958 Corvette XP-700		\| 1958 Corvette XP-700
	\|}		\|}

Bill Wrigley at 02:08, 23 January 2007

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	\|- style="vertical-align:top;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
	\| Class		\| Class
	\| ~~Sebring [[race car\|racer]]~~		\| Grand Prix - 24 hr. endurance
	\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
	\| Body type		\| Body type
	\| 2-door, 2-seater, canopy roadster		\| 2-door, 2-seater, canopy roadster
	\|- style="vertical-align:top;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
			\| Drivetrain
			\| Front engine, rear-wheel drive
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
	\| Engine		\| Engine
	\| Chevrolet V-8 OHC, aluminium heads		\| Chevrolet V-8 OHC, aluminium heads
	\|- style="vertical-align:top; ~~background:#f0f0f0;"~~		\|- style="vertical-align:top;
	\| Power		\| Power
	\| 307 bhp		\| 307 bhp
	\|- style="vertical-align:top;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\| Year raced
			\| 1957
			\|- style="vertical-align:top;
			\| Head builder
			\| [[Zora Arkus-Duntov]]
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
	\| Succeeded		\| Succeeded
	~~\| [[Chevrolet Corvette#First Generation (1953-1962)~~\|1958 Corvette]]		\| 1958 Corvette XP-700
	~~\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"~~
	~~\| Designer~~
	~~\| [[Zora Arkus~~-~~Duntov]]~~
	\|}		\|}

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	</div>		</div>
			== See also ==
			{{commonscat\|Chevrolet racing cars}}
	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* [http://www.supercars.net/cars/2192.html Supercars.net]		* [http://www.supercars.net/cars/2192.html Supercars.net]

Bill Wrigley at 01:41, 23 January 2007

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	The '''Corvette XP-64''' was a purpose-built, two-seater [[race car]] that was designed at Chevrolet's high-performance division exclusively to go up against [[Ferrari]], [[Maserati]] and [[Porsche]] in the Grand Prix, endurance class at Sebring in 1957. The ''XP-64'' was an experimental car, a two door, canopy roadster that incorporated an aerodynamic body over a lightweight chassis. It was built in 1956 by renowned automotive engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov for debut the following year.		The '''Corvette XP-64''' was a purpose-built, two-seater [[race car]] that was designed at Chevrolet's high-performance division exclusively to go up against [[Ferrari]], [[Maserati]] and [[Porsche]] in the Grand Prix, endurance class at [[12 Hours of Sebring\|Sebring]] in 1957. The ''XP-64'' was an experimental car, a two door, canopy roadster that incorporated an aerodynamic body over a lightweight chassis. It was built in 1956 by renowned automotive engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov for debut the following year.

	== Design ==		== Design ==
	The design of the ''XP-64'' borrowed heavily from the stylings of the [[Jaguar D-Type\|D-type Jaguar]], employing a wind-tunnel inspired monocoque that was made from lightweight magnesium<ref>[http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/vettehis/vett1956.htm November 16, 1956] Chronology of Chevrolet Corvettes - Copyright © 1995-2007 Ken Polsson</ref> fitted to a rigid space-frame weighing a mere 150 pounds. Retractable headlights, like those on later Corvettes, a low-profile, wrap-around windscreen, and an impressive, teardrop-shaped headrest that ~~ran~~ the ~~entire length of~~ the rear deck were it’s most distinguishing features. The interior was bare-bones, with functional instruments that included a clock, installed to monitor the the long, endurance races at [[24 Hours of Le Mans\|Le Mans]] and [[12 Hours of Sebring\|Sebring]]. The car was painted blue with white roundals, as per USA's colors in international road racing.		The design of the ''XP-64'' borrowed heavily from the stylings of the [[Jaguar D-Type\|D-type Jaguar]], employing a wind-tunnel inspired monocoque that was made from lightweight magnesium<ref>[http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/vettehis/vett1956.htm November 16, 1956] Chronology of Chevrolet Corvettes - Copyright © 1995-2007 Ken Polsson</ref> fitted to a rigid space-frame weighing a mere 150 pounds. Retractable headlights, like those on later Corvettes, a low-profile, wrap-around windscreen, and an impressive, teardrop-shaped headrest that extended well back of the cockpit, over the rear deck, were it’s most distinguishing features. The interior was bare-bones, with functional instruments that included a clock, installed to monitor the the long, endurance races at [[24 Hours of Le Mans\|Le Mans]] and [[12 Hours of Sebring\|Sebring]]. The car was painted blue with white roundals, as per USA's colors in international road racing.

	== Power plant ==		== Power plant ==
	~~Under~~ the ~~hood lay~~ a ~~bored out~~, ~~high output~~ Chevrolet 283 in³ small-block engine with aluminium heads~~. This~~ high ~~compression variant was modified with a long~~-~~duration cam~~ and was fuel injected. Total output was 307 bhp at 6400 RPM. Gearing was controlled through a 4-speed transmission.		The XP-64 was a front engine, rear wheel drive car with the motor mounted under a one-piece cowl that swung forward, well back of the front wheels for improved balance. Power came from a modified Chevrolet 283 in³ small-block engine that was fitted with aluminium heads, high-flow racing headers, and was fuel injected. Total output was 307 bhp at 6400 RPM. Gearing was controlled through a 4-speed transmission.

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	* Builder Zora Arkus-Duntov originally had orders to build four individual racers but eventually was limited to just one, due to difficulties in acquiring enough magnesium sheets that were used throught the body.		* Builder Zora Arkus-Duntov originally had orders to build four individual racers but eventually was limited to just one, due to difficulties in acquiring enough magnesium sheets that were used throught the body.
			* The XP-64 carried a spare tire under the rear cowl, as was the custom with all Grand Prix cars competing at [[12 Hours of Sebring\|Sebring]].

	== Footnotes ==		== Footnotes ==

Red marquis at 01:25, 23 January 2007

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	\| Designer		\| Designer
	\| Zora Arkus-Duntov		\| [[Zora Arkus-Duntov]]
	\|}		\|}

Bill Wrigley: /* External links */

2007-01-23T01:13:02Z

External links

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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* [http://www.supercars.net/cars/2192.html Supercars.net]		* [http://www.supercars.net/cars/2192.html Supercars.net]
	* [http://www.carofthecentury.com/bonneville_special____a_very_special_pontiac.htm Car of the Century.com]
	* [http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z6402/default.aspx ConceptCarz.com]		* [http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z6402/default.aspx ConceptCarz.com]

	{{Concept automobile}}		{{Concept automobile}}
	[[Category:Concept Automobiles\|Corvette SS]]		[[Category:Concept Automobiles\|Corvette SS]]

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	{{commonscat\|Chevrolet racing cars}}		{{commonscat\|Chevrolet racing cars}}

			{{Chevrolet}}

	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* [http://www.supercars.net/cars/2192.html Supercars.net]		* [http://www.supercars.net/cars/2192.html Supercars.net]