Inside Corvette’s new Z06 GT3.R Evo for 2027
The first car Corvette built specifically for FIA’s GT3 regulations is set for a mid-life refresh next year, with the American brand in the process of homologating an evo version of the popular Z06 GT3.
R Evo: What Happened
Motorsport.com reported on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in a story involving Corvette, R Evo, R. Since. Here is how the report opens:
The first car Corvette built specifically for FIA’s GT3 regulations is set for a mid-life refresh next year, with the American brand in the process of homologating an evo version of the popular Z06 GT3.R. Since its debut in 2024, that Corvette has proved successful in a wide variety of championships, helping General Motors establish a foothold in modern-day GT racing. But the competition…
It is one of many Sports Cars stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Inside Corvette’s new Z06 GT3.R Evo for 2027
- Who’s involved: Corvette, R Evo, R. Since and General Motors
- League: Sports Cars
- First reported: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 by Motorsport.com
What’s Next for R Evo
For fans following R Evo, the next things to watch are the race results, qualifying, championship standings and schedule. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with R Evo?
The first car Corvette built specifically for FIA’s GT3 regulations is set for a mid-life refresh next year, with the American brand in the process of homologating an evo version of the popular Z06 GT3.R. Since its debut in 2024, that Corvette has proved successful in a wide variety of championships, helping General Motors establish a foothold in modern-day GT racing. But the competition… Motorsport.com reported the story on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Who reported this WEC story?
Motorsport.com first reported it on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Sports Cars news.
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