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1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Race Car |
Year 1957 |
Brand Chevrolet |
Model Corvette |
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1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS race car being driven by Zora Arkus-Duntov. The 1957 Corvette SS was Duntov's technical tour de force. Originally conceived to take on Jaguar and Mercedes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the SS was a stunning machine, both visually and mechanically. A featherweight magnesium body enveloped a tubular steel space frame that featured coil-over-shock front suspension, a de Dion rear axle and inboard-mounted aluminum drum brakes. A fuel-injected small-block V8 resided under its long, sloping hood. The SS made its maiden voyage at Sebring, where suspension problems forced its retirement after only 23 laps. But there was worse news in store: the Automobile Manufacturers Association announced its opposition to factory involvement in motorsports. The SS project was shelved - although the SS was resurrected long enough to lap Daytona International Speedway at 155 mph during opening-day ceremonies in 1959. This image is available as a framed or unframed museum quality archive print that will last a lifetime and be a personal treasure of the history of General Motors. GM PhotoStore images are printed as a matte finish and continuous tone with a full bleed. The images have exceptionally sharp detail at an apparent resolution of 4000 dpi. Note: some images may be cropped to fit print size. You may also order this image printed on one of our PhotoGift items such as a mug or mousepad. PhotoGifts take 10-14 days to produce and are only available in the USA. More information on GMNext Wiki 
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