The Corvette, which uses VIN 001, is a C7.R version that is among merely 650 in total that will certainly be produced. All the proceeds for the automobile were donated to The College for Creative Studies, an institute that teaches transportation design in addition to other arts-based programs.
The C7.R edition is completed in the very same livery as Chevy’s Corvette race cars and the Z06 has the power to backup the appearances. Under the hood is a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that makes 650 hp as well as 650 lb-ft of torque.
A Camaro Z/28 and also a COPO Camaro were also sold by General Motors with the profits going to charity. In total, $750,000 was increased for three different charities, while a whopping $26.9 million well worth of cars transformed hands. While the Z06 was one of the most costly auto sold at the Sin city auction, the second most pricey car was a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 that chose $330,000.
“Ending with an effective occasion in Las Vegas made 2015 among the toughest auction years in terms of general sales and participation for Barrett-Jackson,” stated Craig Jackson, chairman and also CEO of Barrett-Jackson.
