The Cadillac DPi-V.R is a

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in North America in 2017. It is the manufacturer variation of Dallara P217 base, and replaces the Corvette DP. It marked Cadillac's return to sports car racing as a full constructor for the first time since the

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that competed in

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from 2000 to 2002. It was unveiled on November 30, 2016.

Design

A closed-top design, it incorporates several new mechanical and safety features not used in the previous Corvette DP car. Zylon anti-intrusion panels are built into the frame that prevent any mechanical components from coming into the chassis in the event of an accident. The Cadillac DPi-V.R. has an electrical power steering system and an improved gearbox.

Results

The car's first win came at the 2017 24 Hours of Daytona by Wayne Taylor Racing.

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won the

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edition with the car. Wayne Taylor Racing won again at the

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editions of the race with the DPi-V.R.

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

Results in bold indicate pole position. Results in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap.

Gallery

File:DSC0106 (52402736588).jpg, The No. 01

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Cadillac at the 2022 Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen. File:JDC Miller Motorsports's Cadillac DPi-V.R at the 2019 Petit Le Mans.jpg, The No. 84 JDC-Miller Cadillac at the 2019 Petit Le Mans. File:JDC Cadillac DPI (50316289081).jpg, The No. 85 JDC-Miller Cadillac. File:Spirit of Daytona Racing's Cadillac DPi-V.R at the 2018 12 Hours of Sebring.jpg, The No. 90 DPi-V.R of the

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at the 2018 24 Hours of Sebring

References

External links

Cadillac Racing Official WebsiteThe Official Website of Cadillac
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