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Marque1: October 2013

In 1962, Arkus-Duntov conceptualized a line of Corvettes that would be constructed entirely for racing, complete with a mid-engine layout, a monocoque chassis and a fuel-injected, aluminum alloy V-8 engine. The prototype came to be known as the Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle II, or CERV II.....................................

The stunning aerodynamic body was designed by Larry Shinoda and Tony Lapine. An alloy 377-cu.in. V-8 with Hilborn fuel injection (estimated to produce around 500 horsepower) was fitted to a unique all-wheel-drive system that used dual torque converters and varied the front-to-rear power split based upon vehicle speed. With a weight goal of 1400 pounds, titanium was used where possible and magnesium wheels fitted. Girling disc brakes were used all-round, while the CERV II’s independent suspension featured coil springs and Armstrong shock absorbers.