Carrera Evo Chevrolet Dekon Monza #24 IMSA 1977
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€69.95
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- Condition grade
- Car C10, box C10. Photos show the item offered.
- Used status
- New, checked before listing.
- Digital status
- Analog. No digital chip installed.
- Modified
- No visible performance modifications.
- Vehicle year
- 1977
- Photos
- Product photos are of the actual item for sale.
The Chevrolet DeKon Monza #24 is an iconic racing car that competed in the IMSA Camel GT championship in 1977. The car was driven by driver Tom Frank during that period and achieved a strong 4th place during the IMSA 100 Miles at Laguna Seca in 1977.
DeKon Engineering (founded by Lee Dykstra and Horst Kwech) built a small number of these tube frame samples (about 11 to 14 pieces) on behalf of General Motors in the 1970s. The goal was simple: to beat the supreme European racing cars, such as the Porsche 911 RSR, in the All American GT (AAGT) class. With success, as the DeKon Monzas won the IMSA titles in 1976, 1977 and 1978.
Features
Engine: A brutal, central/front placed 5.7L (350 cu in) or 5.0L Chevrolet small-block V8.
Power: Approximately 600 to 650 hp with a whining mechanical fuel injection or Weber carburetors.
Weight: Only 1,089 kg, thanks to a lightweight tube frame and fiberglass body panels. Only the steel roof and windscreen were preserved from the original street car.
Performance: A top speed of more than 260 km/h and a perfect 50:50 weight distribution, which ensured a crazy road holding