I found this at Hemmings and thought it was great. I always enjoy finding old photos of car dealerships showing cars that are now classics, when they were brand new on the showroom floor.These photos are from Grotewold Chevrolet, somewhere in Iowa circa 1963. Apparently a promotional stunt by GM to show off their latest Corvette Stingray was to bring a special show car around to dealerships acro
The crew at Hennessey has done it again. Known for creating some of the most outlandish, insanely fast muscle cars ever, they've now taken on the new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Introducing, the 2010 Hennessey HPE700 Camaro.Hennessey uses the supercharged LS9 V8 engine that's currently found in the Corvette ZR1, to make this 2010 Camaro truly over-the-top. Also, this is not just a "standard" LS9 shoe
Corvette C6 gets a new upgrade package as a Czech company called INNOTECH has launched a new upgrade package for this car.
INNOTECH Corvette C6 aerodynamic package comes with a new front and rear fascia and a new hood &#
After all of the studying that I have done on the ZR1 Corvette, I have learned a few things, the car is hand built, it has a carbon fiber front clip, and the best cam last night, as I seen a test drive of the 2009 Zr1 Corvette on the autobahn last night.All I can say is, my god what an awesome car, it can hang with the best of them, pulling 1.1 G on the skidpad when being tested, dynoed 571 RWH th
The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will be one of the best value supercars money can buy when it hits U.S. showrooms in the second half of 2008. It’ll also be the most powerful and fastest production vehicle ever produced by General Motors with an expected top speed of at least 320 km/h (200 mph).
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Jay Leno's garage is actually three airplane hangars, so we know he's a great car collector. Watch as he goes out for an in-depth drive in his 2009 Corvette ZR1, [...]
The people of Callaway has realized that if their clients are willing to let the savings in one of his dopadisimos cupes, still less will remilgos assault on their current accounts by a convertible version. So next week, during the Hall of New York, the renowned American coach will discover its C16 convertible, another Corvette pressure capable of generating 560 or 616 horses (to choose) thanks
Corvettes have frequently been given as Christmas gifts. So what if they don't fit under the tree! The easy resolution is to place a scale model under the tree, while the new drivable beauty sits in the garage under a...
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"Between dialing for dollars on Capitol Hill, dealing with PR flaps over corporate jets, getting the Volt to market, picking up the tab for decades of mistakes, the world financial crises, and just trying to keep the lights on, I...
What do all these people have in common? Jay Leno, famous car guy and host of The Tonight Show Racing legend Mario Andretti James Brown, host of the NFL Today Show on CBS Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR driver Rick Hendrick, owner...
Might it be possible that the General would consider going retro for its next Corvette? It's worked wonders for the current crop of remade pony cars, with Chevy's own Camaro being a prime example. Some might argue, though, that the modern 'Vette has never really strayed from its core ethos of offering big performance for a relatively low price, so perhaps it's not in dire need of visiting the past
We have a very special announcement on the availability of a new 2009 Corvette ZR1! The vehicle has been built and is available immediately. Here are the details: 2009 Corvette ZR1 - 3ZR Package 74U Victory Red Exterior / 195...
Ever been in the helpless situation where your car was stolen, leaving you without your vehicle and any trace of finding who had unrightfully stolen it? If you haven't consider yourself lucky, as yours truly has gone through the experience....
compare preçosPA - O Corvette ZX-1 é um projeto da Chevrolet que foi desenvolvido a partir do Corvette C6. O modelo foi desenhado pelo renomado estúdio Karvajal Designs, e mesmo sendo apenas um protótipo, o veículo ja desperta a curiosidade dos endinheirados que sempre estão em busca de carros exclusivos. Corvette Tunado-Exclusivo-Lançamento Chevrolet-Novidade AutomotivaRef: Google Imagens
Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa said Friday that leaders of the big three automakers seeking a government bailout should do what former Chrysler chief Lee Iacocca did in cutting his own pay in 1979, when saving his company with the...
Apart from the new ZR1 or the Custom Leather Wrapped Interior of the 3LZ Trim Package, this Corvette Z06 in Cyber Gray Metallic with Spider Design Chrome Aluminum Wheels is the ultimate 2009 Corvette! To put it another way, you...
Perhaps GM is not as bullish on Corvette as we thought! Keith Cornett (see his CorvetteBlogger posting on the subject yesterday) has queried why there is no communication from GM about management changes at Corvette, and it is a fair...
The Kids Wish Network has announced its 2008 Corvette Dream Giveaway! To make things exciting, they are giving away not just one Corvette, but two! To make it more exciting, they are giving away a classic 1967 Corvette 427 Convertible...
At SEMA last year we spotted a very real looking Corvette C6R replica whose owner had made lots of effort to duplicate the race car down to the last sticker.Since that time he has updated the car to reflect the 2008 paint scheme along with the new black wheels. The Corvette now looks even more like the real thing, and we didn't realize it was a street car until we saw the interior.We can't imagine
The Chevrolet Corvette is the definition of the American sportscar. But since anyone can buy a Corvette, to make it uniquely yours, you have to customize. Make your Corvette stand out from the crowd with Corvette performance parts and accessories from CorvetteGuys. With our signature FREE SHIPPING on all orders, and the [...]
The video of all videos. The all new Corvette ZR1 against some powerful cars. The car looks great, but I didn’t expect this kind of results. I’m amazed.
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So this is a straight up drag race between 4 of the fastest sports cars that are on the road today. Who do you think comes out on top? My personal favorite the Nissan GT-Rhas been making waves lately, and is the most economic of the bunch holding down just 480 HP, but will it [...]
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There has been quite a lot of wonderful hype on the newest, latest and greatest ZR1!! By no means do I think the beautifully designed car does not deserve it. However, with all this vehicle’s publicity about being the best...
We have had quite a few questions from customers lately about the current incentives that GM is running and when they expire. We thought we'd take a quick second to review what's available right now, and for how long. 2008...
These days, sports cars still reign supreme in the hearts and minds of the automotive industry. Toyoda continues it's struggle with poor transmissions.
Foremost, congratulations to General Motors! They celebrated their 100th birthday last month. In honor of their celebration, the auto manufacturer named off its top ten favorite vehicles since the company’s very beginnings. Not surprisingly, the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette made the...
The ninth and penultimate round of the 2008 FIA GT Championship took place at the former Grand Prix circuit of Zolder in Belgium. Dutch-Italian pairing Mike Hezemans and Fabrizio Gollin were the best-placed Corvette team, finishing second with their Phoenix Carsport Racing entry. Their Swiss team-mates Marcel Fässler and Jean-Dénis Deletraz finished fifth in the [...]
According to multiple unnamed sources speaking with Autoweek, General Motors has put its plans for a C7 Corvette on "indefinite hold, with no official or set timetable." That's a pretty broad admission, but not entirely surprising considering the financial issues plaguing GM, the rest of the domestics and the world as a whole.Originally it was thought that the current C6 Corvette would undergo sig
Katech Performance, drawing upon 30 years of unrivaled engine building expertise and more than 50 driver's and manufacturer's championships in the world's most prestigious racing leagues, is now making its ClubSport Wheels available for purchase independent of its Corvette Z06 ClubSport package' "Initial response from the ClubSport package has been great' As we assumed, inquiries about the wheels
I thought the Corvette Z06 was the best sounding vette, I was wrong…. This car sounds like an angry beast. A pit bull just released from his cage. The car looks pretty similar to the out going...
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With the current state of the economic crisis, government, companies, and even consumers nationwide are simply having to cut their spending in order to stay afloat. This threat is very real and does not exclude anyone from being affected by...
I would say that most limousines we have encountered are stretched Cadillacs cars, Lincolns and others. But for some reasons or just a freaky idea from the limo builders go crazy and stretch things.I found this stretched car, and it was a Chevrolet Corvette sports car.I would called this as Chevrolet Corvette Limousines.If you have seen around, this stretched Corvette limousines seem to be based o
General Motors UK has reduced prices on its left-hand-drive Corvette line by around 11%.On-the-road retails now range from GBP39,999 (US$72,000) for the manual CS6 coupe (previously GBP45,995) to GBP54,995 ($98,900) for the manual-only Z06 (previously GBP62,100).European versions have a three-year/60,000 mile manufacturer's warranty and three years' roadside assistance."These revised prices mean c
Nome do Jogo: Corvette Evoluiton GTFabricante: MilestoneAno Lançamento: 2006Tamanho: 1.1 GBDistribuidor: Valcon GamesGênero: CorridaIdioma: InglêsCompare preços de: Corvette Evoluiton GtAproveite e veja mais informações deste jogo Aprenda como fazer do seu computador uma máquina de gerar dinheiroDescrição:Em Corvette Evoluiton GT, o gamer tem a oportunidade de pilotar máquinas potentes d
Wild child Shannen Doherty admitted in an articly recently to crashing a Corvette on the set of Beverly Hills 90210. Not only did she drive the car without permission, but she let co-star Ian Zierring take the blame for the wreck. “Ian was so sweet he took the blame for it.”
“I wanted to drive the [...]
This is a cool video to see the most powerful Chevy cars together. Obviously, the ZR-1 is faster but still nice to see them riding together.
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS: 6.2 liter LS3 V8 that produces...
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"After the streets of Bucharest, teams and drivers from the FIA GT Championship traveled to the nice scenery of Brno in the Czech Republic for the seventh round of this year’s series. Motor racing history at Brno goes back until the 1930s with spectacular races being held at the “Masaryk-Ring” street circuit, but the current [...]
Some1 and niels_at_home have released a patch for their recently released Corvette C6 street car mod for rFactor.
The patch includes an update to the mod’s already fantastic physics as well as a fixed online bug. In order to use the patch, you need to have version 3 installed.
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Wow. This is just an amazing car and hands down is better than a Nissan GT-R. The car sounds and looks amazing. The Autobahn is definitely the way to test the car out. ZR-1 or GT-R?
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With the summer coming to a close here in Michigan, it's a great time to save on a new or pre-owned Corvette. This week we are offering one heck of a deal. Check out this 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. The...
Classic car restoration will involve a lot of process. You will find out that an older car will need more help compared to a newer car. You might be tempted and get a restored car, but then, you should and probably already know that these restored cars are not cheap.
The best option will be, [...]
Chevrolet will pay for every new ZR1 owner to attend a high-performance driving school, probably at Bob Bondurant in Phoenix or Spring Mountain in Pahrump, Nevada, both of which feature Corvettes (and may end up getting the preproduction ZR1s we're driving today). A lapping session with ace development engineer Jim Mero at the helm is equally instructive and credits the Brembo brakes and Pilot
Download photo gallery with 51 hi-res pictures right here>>>DOWNLOADChevrolet officially announced the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 - an American supercar that brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design."Chevrolet's goal with the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is to show what an American supercar can deliver, at a price th
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A car nobody needs hits a track nobody knows for a ride nobody will forget.
Just past the curve in which Bruce McLaren bought it, and right before the corner where Niki Lauda had his face burned off, we realize the truth: General Motors must still be mad about our [...]
Last Thursday's 2008 GM Performance Build Center Open House is now history, but what an excellent opportunity it was to see the amazing engines that power both the Z06 and the ZR1 in production! Whether this annual event is officially...
Last week, General Motors' Bowling Green, KY assembly plant began manufacturing the fastest, most powerful production Corvette in its 55-year history. We got our first official look at the 2009 Corvette ZR1 at the Detroit Auto Show in January and, at that time, Chevrolet officials hadn't finalized the numbers. Over the intervening months, GM continued to tease us with bits of information, includin
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Did you ever think the fumes within your car could be emitting toxins and thus affecting your health? Well HealthyCar.org, a project of the non-profit Ecology Center, finally decided to put the cars to the test. In 2007, HealthyCar.org released...
Well folks, it just so happens that the mysterious Corvette look-a-like vehicle that has been seen around the set of the Transformers movie, Revenge of the Fallen, has recently been revealed! It is the Corvette Centennial Design Concept, specifically built...
A leak by a Pontiac dealership employee has lead to speculation that the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP will be powered by GM’s LS3 6.2L V8 which is also used in the Corvette. The engine produces 430 horsepower and 424 lb.-ft. of torque, but expect it to be detuned for use in the G8.------------------------Source : WorldCarFans.com------------------------Enjoy the Photos!
Jalopink.com ha publicado imágenes exclusiva desde el set de Transformers2, en donde se encuentra el nuevo "Corvette Centennial Design concept car".El nuevo vehículo será parte de la celebración de aniversario de GM (General Motors/100 años) y se espera que sea inaugurado oficialmente en algún momento del próximo año antes del estreno de la película Transformers2: Revenge of the fallen el
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When it comes to the most popular street car for rFactor, almost everyone will agree on the Corvette C6 by some1 & Niels_at_home. The combination of a beautiful model and convincing physics has taken the community by storm - And it will again very soon.
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Check out this video we found promoting an event where you can win the auction of a 2009 Corvette ZR1 in Victory Red. The ZR1 will be auctioned at the Sports & Classics of Monterey (in California) auction on August...
3d model of Chevrolet Corvette 427 - .max and .fbx - 3.7MBCorvette 427 was introduced in 1967 by Chevrolet. It was produced as a replacement for Stringrays that existed at that time. This model of Chevrolet Corvette had a great time in terms of performance. It can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 198 mph.This one is a medium poly model, requires 3dmax 2009.Download
The 10,000 fanciers of the automobile who descended upon the Meadowbrook Concours d"Elegance in Rochester Hills, Michigan Sunday discovered a stunning collection of chrome and steel.Because GM celebrates its One Hundredth Anniversary this year, there were many more GM products...
I don't know about you, but Criss Angel is one of my favorite magicians to watch. While I've not had the joy of seeing his show in Las Vegas, his TV show speaks volumes as to his ability. Some people...
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Well love him or hate him, columnist Robert Novak is in the news again. This time for a little incident with this black Chevrolet Corvette. Novak, 77, was issued a $50 citation after hitting a pedestrian while driving in downtown...
George Matick Chevrolet is overstocked on gas tank pumps for the 2004 Corvette. Part #10337590 is now available at a drastic price reduction!Normally $460 each, we can now sell this for just $200, plus $15 shipping & handling. An additional...
Bandito99 has shown off a new car to join the field of his ADAC GT Masters mod for GTR2. The Toni Seiler Racing Corvette Z06.R joins the already existing Lamborghinis, Corvettes and Porsches to fight for German GT glory.
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The fastest ever Corvette - the ZR1 - makes its UK debut at the British International Motorshow on July 22nd. The blistering super car, which will be sold in the UK in limited numbers, will be joined by the outstanding Z06 and C6 models. This muscle bound display drives home the brand's winning formula – [...]
July 2008 finds the United Council of Corvette Clubs enjoying their annual convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Home base for activities is the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, located right near the Atlanta Airport.CorvetteBlog is here to support the UCCC and participate in...
Mentre Mosca si prepara ad entrare nel calendario del mondiale Gt a partire dal 2010, sul circuito di Spa si sono tenuti i test pre 24 ore che hanno visto protagonista la Corvette C6r del team Phoenix. Quindi, in Belgio par non sia passato il tempo dall’anno scorso, quando la vettura americana riusc?? a soprendere [...]
Awesome video showing the Z06 vs the Audi R8. I know the Z06 is really damn fast but I thought the Audi R8 would keep up a lot better. What will be a great race is the upcoming R8 V10. Enjoy!
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Day 2 Second and First Place: Extremists
2008 Porsche 911 GT2
Second Place: Extremists
Check it out: Black leather, red seatbelts, splashes of fuzzy Alcantara, deep-scallop buckets in glossy carbon-fiber shells, fish-gill vents, and flaring air snorkels on the wing posts. The GT2’s visual cues mix the subtle with the animal.
All the [...]
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It’s man against motherboard in this four-way flog of max-horsepower machines.
Behold four machines sitting on the pointy end of a horsepower skyrocket that lifted off sometime in the 1980s and hasn’t hit the chutes yet.
For now, anyone can buy these vehicles by flashing a valid driver’s license and a [...]
Well it took Chevrolet long enough to decide that the Z06 needed to be part of the Incentive Purchase Program. Of course we at CorvetteBlog have been offering the discounted pricing for all of our readers for the last year....
As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors. This is the sixth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes. Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of August 4-10, 2008. This...
This is a cool video of a Z06 Corvette revving and launching. I love how loud that V8 sounds and rumbles. Check it out.
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The official Corvette ZR1 numbers are in and they’re good’ Very good: $103,300 MSRP (including $850 destination charge), EPA-estimated fuel economy of 14 city and 20 highway, 0 to 60 mph in 3′4 seconds, 0 to 100 mph in 7′0 seconds, Quarter-mile elapsed time of 11′3 seconds at 131 mph’ The Corvette ZR1 also has [...]
The third FIA GT1 race of the season has brought the success for Corvette the teams had been waiting for: the GMAC Corvette C6.R, driven by Mike Hezemans and Fabrizo Gollin finished first in the two-hour race at the Adria Motorsport Park in Italy.
Adria Motorsport Park is located 70 km south of Venice, Italy, and [...]
Today does not seem to be the day on which the Historic GT & Touring Car mod for rFactor will be released. Instead, we get two new brilliant-sounding preview videos.
Worlferl, the HistorX sound guy, had the chance to make real life recordings of a 1969 Corvette at the Jim Clark Revival. Those sounds have been [...]
Chevrolet is one of America’s best-known and best-selling automotive brands. With the largest dealer network in the United States, Chevy is the leader in full-size trucks and the leader in sales of vehicles priced $35,000 and above. Chevrolet delivers more-than-expected value in every vehicle category. Chevy cars and trucks have expressive design, spirited performance and [...]
2008 Chevrolet Corvette
The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, the LS3, has an all-aluminum, 6.2-liter, V8 under the hood thrumming out 430 horsepower and 424 lb.-ft. of torque with the standard exhaust. Stick the optional dual-mode exhaust on that baby and you're looking at 436 hp and a jump to 428 lb.-ft.
This Corvette has a drag coefficient of only 0.286. It will fly -- and handle smoothly even at top
General Motors and Chevrolet have just released all their official numbers for the 2009 Corvette ZR1 and… hold on to your butts… its base MSRP (including destination charges) will be $103,300. Add to that a $1,700 Gas guzzler tax, $2,000 for chrome wheels and another $10,000 for the only Option package available that adds upgraded seats, side air bags, Bose audio, a nav system, Bluetooth, powe
