Content provided by amosauto.com Story and images by Richard Truesdellamosauto.comCorvettes and television go together like tea and honey, going all the way back to the Corvette’s inception in 1953, when both were in their infancy. To many, the connection reached its height with Route 66, which ran from 1960 to 1964 on the CBS network. Tod (Martin Milner) and Buz (George Maharis, whose character was later replaced by Linc, played by Glenn Corbett) took to

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumHoly. Crap. It's not like the regular ZR1 is slow. But Hennessey's new Vette looks—and sounds—positively evil. I don't think setting the record in a modded car means anything, but then again setting it in a stock car probably doesn't mean anything either. That said, I think I'd like to repeat my earlier statement: Holy. Crap. The full stats are below. Head over to the forum and see what members are

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger InsideLine just pitted the rear-wheel-drive, manually shifted, 505-hp 2012 Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition against Nissan’s high-tech, twin-turbo, 545-hp 2013 Nissan GT-R Premium, and the results as were the same as they were during  World War II. Score one for the good ol’ USA. The Centennial Edition Z06 left the folks at InsideLine literally "wanting" the Corvette, thanks to its massive 7.0-liter engine, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride Control suspension, Performance Traction

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by Keith CornettCorvetteBlogger.com Josh Jacquot has the second best job in the automobile industry (Jim Mero rules!) as he gets to lay down the rubber for InsideLine.com’s Burnout Super Test. Last time we checked, the Corvette Z06 Carbon was the reigning champ, defeating a Viper SRT-10 by 50 feet. Josh brings back the new Corvette Z06 Centennial and decides to go head to head with another GM vehicle in the 500+ hp club, the Cadillac

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by Mitch TalleyCorvette Blogger One of the great things about being a Corvette fanatic is that we definitely aren't alone. There are literally millions and millions of fans of this special Chevrolet creation that will celebrate its 60th year with the upcoming 2013 model. Many celebrities are included in the ranks of Corvette lovers, and the website L82corvette.tripod.com has even gone so far as to compile a list of past and present celebrity owners. That

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by Keith Cornett CorvetteBlogger When we talk about German-based Corvette tuners, the name Geiger would usually come to mind. However, there are others in the land of Bavaria who also take pride in tuning America’s favorite sports car. One such firm is named TIKT and their awesome 758-horsepower Corvette ZR1 is called the Triple X. Corvette aficionados are well aware that the standard Corvette ZR1 comes equipped with 638 horses from the supercharged 6.2L LS9.

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by Steve BurnsCorvette Blogger Each January all eyes on the automotive world focus on the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. All the major carmakers roll out their latest creations and concepts for the world to see. This year General Motors created a whole new display to highlight their portfolio of products. We grabbed a couple of tickets to the ritzy charity preview event so we could check out all the good stuff

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger Chevrolet’s fastest Corvette drop top, the new 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible, will be the talk of the internet today as it well should be. Somewhat buried in the press release is that the very first saleable Corvette 427 wearing what we assume will be VIN 001 is scheduled to be sold at Barrett-Jackson’s collector car auction in Scottsdale next weekend. Interestingly, Chevrolet is teaming up with Hendrick Motorsports for the auction,

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Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com by Dave Salvatore Kerbeck Corvette Lot# 3040… It doesn’t sound like much but you never can tell. While looking through the lists of cars going through the Barrett-Jackson auction next week, I saw a big Chevrolet Bowtie where there should be a picture of a car for Lot# 3040. This, of course, got my attention right away so I had to read further… The auction description says: “A special Chevrolet model

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by Keith Cornett Corvette Blogger It’s safe to say that the GoPro HD cameras that you can attach to your cars via a suction cup has revolutionized the way drivers immortalize their exploits behind the wheel. While the handy little plastic-encased cameras are mostly used for capturing burnouts, club cruises and the occasional accident, we’re surprised we don’t see more of this – GoPro equipped Corvettes getting pulled over by the Man! Our friends at

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by Zack Klapman The Smoking Tire On this episode of The Smoking Tire, we take the 2011 Corvette ZR1, the fastest Corvette ever produced, to the Mojave Mile for a little high-speed testing. Back in May, Matt came to the Mile with a Porsche 911 GT3RS, an amazing, barely street legal track car, and while it ran a very respectable 166.8 mph, that just wasn’t enough. We had a goal of crossing the 1-mile

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger We often like to remind our readers about things that you shouldn’t do in your Corvette and driving while intoxicated is at the top of the list. Although it wasn’t a drunk Corvette driver that hit these new Corvettes at a Miami area Chevrolet dealer, you can see the carnage that can result to innocent people and property as a result of making the decision to drive while impaired. The Chevy

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger It was back in May that we brought you the news of Late Model Racecraft’s 1500 hp twin turbo Corvette ZR1 that ran 231 mph at the Texas Mile to claim the title as World’s Fastest Corvette in the Standing Mile. Not content to rest on their laurels, the Houston-based tuner has turned some wrenches on another Corvette ZR1 which they claim is now the fastest Corvette ZR1 in the world!

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by Zack KlapmanTheSmokingTire Drifting is one of those things that, like golf, bull riding, and porn, professionals make look very easy. It’s also something that many drivers claim to do well, when in fact, they do not. Since Matt is not a professional racing driver, he is more than willing to admit that he doesn’t have the first clue how to drift a car properly. But he’s also the first to admit that when

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by Steve BurnsCorvette Blogger When it comes to storing a Corvette or any other car over the winter or other long stretch of time there are a number of options available. Ask 5 different people which method is best and you'll likely get 5 different responses. This how we store our cars in the CorvetteBlogger garage. One of the most important considerations in storing a car for an extended period of time is keeping as

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story by Keith Cornettimages by Eric Gilbert and Joe Jennings Corvette Blogger Three new Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototypes arrived in Daytona for two days of testing at the International Speedway as the GRAND-AM series prepares for its season opener at the 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona on January 28-29, 2012. Joining the No. 90 Spirit of Daytona Corvette DP that made its public debut last month was the white No. 10 SunTrust Racing Corvette

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger A very bizarre accident involving a yellow C6 Corvette occurred Saturday night in Norwood, Mass. Police say a woman driving the yellow Corvette came out of out a Ferrari dealership and lost control. The Corvette hit two other vehicles, flipped and hit a light pole before coming to rest upside down. A witness to the accident told Boston’s NewsCenter 5 that the woman in Corvette races cars for a living and

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger The latest news in the ongoing saga that is the Chevy Volt is that there have been two instances where the battery packs have caught fire following crash testing by the NHTSA. Yesterday, General Motors stepped up to the plate with an unprecedented damage-controlling offer: Volt owners concerned about the safety of their electric ride can request a free GM loaner vehicle until the issue is resolved. Apparently, that offer includes

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger General Motors has celebrated a major milestone today at Wixom’s Performance Build Center by building its 100-millionth small block engine. The engine chosen as the milestone motor is none other than the Corvette ZR1′s 638 horsepower LS9. Since 1955, the small block has been used in GM vehicles around the world and can also be found marine and industrial applications as well. The current GEN-4 small block V8s power some of

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by John Coyle Corvette ForumApparently, this driver had laid down some great times during earlier runs. But then the track and his tires cooled down... And then this happened. On first glace it doesn't even look like he's moving that quickly when when he nails the curb, but since the car goes up on two wheels at impact, he was sliding at a good enough clip to brake some stuff. This goes to show

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by Jason GiacchinoCorvette Forum When it comes to the Corvette, custom looks can range from subtly menacing to downright gaudy. Fortunately companies like SS Vette fall firmly in the former category. As a result, even in this topsy-turvy economy, the company remains strong with an ever-expanding catalog of Vette parts and a presence at this year’s SEMA show. We had an opportunity to talk with Don Claus of SS Vette to gain some insight on

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger The Corvette Z06 Ron Fellows ‘Hall of Fame’ Tribute was one of two Corvette concepts that General Motors brought with them to SEMA this year. The Red and White Corvette was the featured display at the Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch / Ron Fellows Driving School booth in the adjoining hall. We took many photos of the tribute car and we also have a video of Ron Fellows showing off his personalized

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by Keith Cornett Corvette Blogger You know we love Corvette Racing here on CorvetteBlogger and whenever we see a tribute to the yellow and black C6.Rs, we have to stop and take a closer look. This particular Corvette was found outside the main entrance to the SEMA show and was a constant source of admiration from attendees who were passing by. The Corvette C6.R featured here is a C6 Z06 wearing the #73 – the

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger Known to auto enthusiasts worldwide for his outlandish custom car creations for such TV shows as The Munsters, Beverly Hillbillies, Knightrider and most notably, the Batmobile for Batman and Robin, George Barris has recently focused his talents on a another “bat themed” custom design and a 2005 Corvette was his canvas. The inspiration for the Bat Ray came to George after seeing a Corvette outfitted with Vertical Doors’ new ZLR door

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger Congratulations to the St. Louis Cardinals and their MVP 3rd baseman David Freese. Freese hit .348 during the series with a home run and seven RBIs and the three runs he drove in during Game 6 kept the Cards alive to go all the way. As the series Most Valuable Player, Chevrolet awarded him a 2012 Corvette Centennial Edition Grand Sport. Chris Perry, Chevrolet’s Global Marketing and Strategy VP had the

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by Keith Cornett Corvette Blogger We received an email from a Corvette owner living in England this week who wanted to share his appreciation of Corvettes with those of us living in the States. Brian and his wife Angie joined two other couples for a European road trip through France, Germany and Switzerland. Some of prettiest scenery on Earth looks even better behind the wheel of a Corvette. Here was his message: Hi CorvetteBlogger! I’m

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumHalloween is almost here, and since I'm over costumes and candy, for me, that means only one thing—it's almost time for SEMA! I've been covering the show since 2006, and this year I'm more excited than ever to hop on the plane to Sin City! We've already previewed the Carlisle Blue Concept and the Ron Fellows Tribute Corvette Z06, but there's sure to be plenty of other killer Vettes there.  Because this

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumThere's been lots of conversation about Carlisle Blue on the Forum, and most of it has been negative. Some members thought it was a little too "blah" for a sports car, and others liked the color itself, but thought it was less blue than a more silver. Atomic Punk actually hated the color so much, he ordered it. Personally, I don't have much of an opinion, but in my years of covering cars,

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumOK, there are sure to be a ton of Camaros at SEMA this year. But that doesn't mean the General is completely ignoring America's Sports Car. And while I'm not much for red cars—release the hounds, I know—I think the Ron Fellows "Hall of Fame" Tribute Corvette Z06 looks pretty sweet. The specs are posted below the photos, and here's the official description from GM:"Ron Fellows has a long, distinguished racing

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger While at Petit Le Mans, I had the opportunity to pick up the first novel by Tammy Kaehler called “Dead Man’s Switch”. If you’re into reading mysteries and love following the American Le Mans Series, then this book is for you! The mystery novel centers around female race car driver Kate Reilly who is looking for a full-time ride in the American Le Mans Series and finds the dead body of

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger In the final episode of this year's Track to Street series by Corvette Racing, the team reflects on their experiences from the ALMS season. We're also given an inside look at Petit Le Mans, where each team strives to end the season on a high note. On the season, the Corvette Racing team captured a 2nd place overall finish in the GT segment, including a 2nd place finish in the Driver

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumThis is a great story. Apparently, a 21-year-old kid in British Columbia tried to steal a Corvette right from under the nose of its owner—who'd just jumped the car—but was foiled by the autolock system. Details come from the Canadian Press: "The owner watched in disbelief as the thief rolled up the power windows, locked the power doors — and promptly stalled the vehicle while trying to back out of the

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by Keith Cornett Corvette Blogger If you’re thinking about making some upgrades to make your Corvette more competitive at the track, but don’t want to sacrifice your drivability on the street, check out this video from MTI Racing. MTI knows a thing or two about upgrading Corvettes for the track and this walk around shows how to turn your Corvette into a track weapon (I really like that phrase!). The walk around shows a White

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger We’ve been hitting the official GM website for Corvette every couple of weeks to see when they were going to make the switch from the 2011 to the 2012 model year Corvette and this weekend we were rewarded with the new website. In addition to the pictures and model comparisons, GM has added a new “Customize Your Vehicle” configurator which allows potential Corvette buyers to see all the options available on

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by Steve Burns Corvette Blogger Paragon Reproductions hosted their annual open house a couple of weekends ago at their sprawling facility in Rankin, MI. Attendees were able to wander each of the several buildings on the grounds, buy a host of C1 – C4 Corvette parts, and enjoy a complementary lunch. Of course, one could also check out the 100 or so Corvettes that showed up too. We made a late summer road trip up

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger Corvette Racing driver Tommy Milner once again takes up behind the wheel to give us the driver’s perspective of lapping the 2.54 mile circuit at Road Atlanta in the dark during the Thursday night practice session. Milner and his #3 Compuware Corvette C6.R reach speeds up to 160 mph on the backstretch and its all captured in glorious HD! Unfortunately for Tommy and his co-drivers Olivier Beretta and Antonio Garcia, the

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger The Detroit News is reporting that General Motors will be recalling 6,006 2011 and 2012 Corvette Coupes in North America due to failure to meet a federal safety standard covering the rear hinges. GM said the issue could allow the rear hatch to separate from the vehicle in a crash. GM will be mailing letters to the owners with the affected hinges on October 14th. Dealers will replace both rear hatch

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by Steve BurnsCorvette Blogger If you’re in the market for a toy that’s not a Corvette then have we got a boat for you! This 48 foot monster assembled by Marine Technology, Inc. is currently up for sale. The all-black vessel has ZR1 design cues throughout including the dash, steering wheel, and even a shifter. Outside there are ZR1 style front fender vents, tail lights, and headlights. Oh, and don’t forget the 2 Mercury 1,350hp

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumYikes! Who would have thought construction congestion on a track called the "Green Hell" could cause amateur drivers in high-performance sports cars such problems? OK, when you put it that way, I guess you don't have to be Nostradamus to see accidents like this coming. There's a whole lot of boring up until 9:55 seconds, and you can see the Z06 get taken out around 10:25. via Jalopnik More stories on

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger Prior to last weekend’s running of the 14th Annual Petit Le Mans, CorvetteBlogger spoke with Corvette Racing’s Tommy Milner. Our conversation touched on his first full year of racing Corvettes, the amazing win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, comparison of the BMW M3 to the Corvette C6.R, and how he prepare for races like his stint earlier this year at the Nurburgring 24 hour race. Thanks again to Corvette

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger A huge crash on the famous Nurburgring over the weekend collected eight cars including a “rented” Corvette Z06. The accident occurred on the portion of the ‘ring known as the “Bergwerk” section and from various reports, we believe the cause was likely due to a construction zone that failed to give drivers enough warning to slow down. Regardless, the accident left seven of eight cars undrivable and one of the drivers

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by Corvette Racing Corvette Blogger Gavin and Magnussen Take Second in Driver Standings; Team Rallies Around No. 4 Corvette After No. 3 Corvette Sidelined BRASELTON, Ga., Oct. 1, 2011 – After nine hours and 35 minutes of intense competition, Corvette Racing finished fourth in the GT class in Petit Le Mans, the season finale of the American Le Mans Series. The No. 4 Compuware Corvette C6.R driven by Oliver Gavin, Jan Magnussen, and Richard Westbrook

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by Keith Cornett Corvette Blogger IntelliChoice and AutoPacific have once again teamed up for their sixth annual Motorist Choice Awards which recognize vehicles that deliver a combination of high consumer satisfaction and lower-than-expected ownership costs. Vehicles are categorized into a collection of 15 popular lifestyle segment categories and the Chevrolet Corvette was chosen the “popular” winner of the Performance category. The 15 categories that shoppers can easily identify with include those with names like “Fun

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumOctober 1st, the teams of the American Le Mans Series will do battle for the final time this season. Road Atlanta will play host, and the drivers will lap the storied circuit for ten hours or 1000 miles, whichever comes first. For the uninitiated, there's nothing that approaches the excitement—and heartbreak—of sports car racing. But you don't need to hear that from me. Watch the video to see the drivers describe

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger Welcome to the Corvette World Tribute, where Chevrolet’s supercar is celebrated by owners and drivers of all models, both on and off the track. In the ninth episode of Corvette Racing's Track to Street series, enthusiasts and racers of today and yesterday come together to celebrate their common passion—the Corvette.More stories on Corvette ForumC7 Corvette Rumor Roundup! Hideous Corvette Makes Me Think About Capital Punishment... Motor Trend Flogs the 2012 Z06 Centennial

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by Keith Cornett Corvette Blogger Charlie’s Angels is the latest show from the '70s that’s getting a reboot for the upcoming fall television schedule on ABC. The premise is similar to the original series which features three young beautiful women with various skills who solve crimes for their mysterious benefactor Charlie Townsend. I'm bringing it up because I caught a commercial for this Thursday’s series premiere, and the show features one of the cast members

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger At the Baltimore Grand Prix, Program Manager Doug Fehan provided the next installment of the Corvette Racing’s Tech Transfer segment which aired during the race. While most of the tech transfer segments follow the transfer of technology from Track to Street, this is one segment where we look at the transfer from Street to Track. ACO rules that govern the ALMS require the GT cars to use many of the production-based

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumBack in June, the ZR1 ran the famed Nürburgring in a sizzling 7:19.63, besting efforts from competition like the Dodge Viper ACR, Porsche's 911 GT2 RS and the Nissan GT-R. Now, it's important to note that there is no official production car 'Ring record. This is for bragging rights only, and to be honest, I think that makes these runs even cooler. Of course, nothing lasts forever. Two weeks ago, the

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Keith CornettCorvette Blogger The doors opened today in Frankfurt, Germany for the 64th International Motor Show and the halo car of the Chevrolet brand is well represented. Celebrating its 100 year anniversary, Chevy’s display offers a glimpse of past, present and future models in the Chevrolet lineup. Visitors will be able to see the new 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Centennial Edition and a red Corvette ZR1. The Grand Sport is located on display along

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by Corvette RacingCorvette Blogger MONTEREY, Calif., Sept. 13, 2011—The 2011 season has been a roller coaster year for Corvette Racing, with both victory celebrations and bitter disappointments. Saturday’s six-hour ModSpace American Le Mans Series Monterey, the penultimate round of the ALMS championship, will be contested on a track reflects this harsh reality of top-level motorsports competition, a circuit with enough ups and downs to qualify as America’s fastest amusement park ride. The storied Corkscrew turn

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumIn this clip, the Z06 faces off against—deep breath—the Ferrari 458 Italia, Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Porsche Cayman R, Mustang Boss 302, Audi R8, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Lexus LFA, BMW 1 Series M and a Lotus Evora S. But it didn't win. This was shot for Motor Trend's Best Driver's Car of 2011 competition, and as Angus Mackenzie states in the very beginning of the clip, it's not a

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by Keith Cornett Corvette Blogger It’s that time of the season where the fans of the American Le Mans Series vote to honor the person or group that makes the biggest impact in the ALMS and sports car racing. Naturally, the fan base of Corvette Racing has once again nominated the team for the “From the Fans” award so let’s get behind them and put Corvette Racing in the winner’s circle! From now through midnight

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by Keith Cornett Corvette Blogger Last month, IntelliChoice released their first annual mid-year Cost of Ownership analysis and the cars and trucks that score high in the cost of ownership surveys are known as “Best Bets.” Unlike its annual Best Overall Value of the Year analysis, the Best Bets are vehicles from the new model year that demonstrate the highest potential for achieving outstanding value over time. Chevrolet had three vehicles rank as Best Bets

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by John CoyleCorvette Forum"Fireball" Tim Lawrence is a movie car designer who works on some of the biggest projects in Hollywood. But his hobby is acting goofy in front of the camera, and someone should really tell him to stop. So I'm going to do it: Please, "Fireball" Tim. Please stop. What do you think of this video. Is "Fireball" the next Jeremy Clarkson? Think I'm being too harsh? Let me know over in

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumThe intro to this video says that while the Z06 doesn't have the power of the 638HP ZR1, some people argue it's the better driver's car. Personally, I think that without some serious training, the vast majority of drivers will never be able to approach the performance limits of even a base Corvette, so I'll let that debate play out in the Forum. What I will say is that the 'Vette's

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger One of the benefits of the American Le Mans Series new television deal with ESPN is the ability to watch previous races and qualifying sessions from the ALMS video archive. Having missed Friday’s live ESPN3 feed, I pulled up a replay of the practice/qualifying session for the inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix and came across a couple of segments worth sharing. Fifteen minutes prior to the start of qualifying, Milner and Magnussen

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by Corvette Racing CorvetteRacing.com BALTIMORE, Sept. 3, 2011 Spins, accidents, penalties and punctures all figured in Corvette Racing’s results in the inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix. Played out before an enthusiastic crowd in the packed grandstands, the two-hour race had everything expected in a street race—and more. When it was over, Oliver Gavin and Jan Magnussen stood on the GT podium in third place. That was a remarkable comeback after an incident in the first corner

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by John CoyleCorvette Forum Last week, I posted about Translogic's piece on the history of Chevy's small-block V8, and I still find host Bradley Hasemeyer—and the name of the series, actually—kind of annoying. But they've certainly been turning their attention to some great subjects lately, and I like this segment about the General's halo car. Along with the requisite rattling off of the fire-breathing 'Vette's specs, there's also a cool conversation with Pratt &

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by Corvette RacingCorvetteRacing.com BALTIMORE, Aug. 31, 2011 Before the first practice session at the inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix begins, Corvette Racing’s twin Compuware Corvette C6.R race cars will already have made dozens of laps on the downtown street circuit thanks to sophisticated computer simulations. The first race on the 2.1-mile, 12-turn temporary street circuit is a journey into the unknown for American Le Mans Series teams. With limited practice time before Saturday’s two-hour race,

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumThis weekend, Corvette Racing will take its C6.Rs to the streets of Baltimore for the Charm City's inaugural ALMS race. Given that the event is being run on public streets, all the teams are starting from zero intel-wise, and the engineers will be working overtime on the simulators to get the cars as dialed as possible. But as driver Oliver Gavin points out, there's only so much a computer can tell

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumHow cool is this? Pfadt Race Engineering has sponsored a live chart with Johnny O'Connell from Corvette Racing! If you're looking for insight into what it takes to be a champion driver, get some tips on how to set up your car for the street or track, or just want to know what it's like to win at the storied 24 of Le Mans, this is your chance! Head over to the

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by Keith CornettCorvetteBlogger For those that weren’t able to attend this year’s Corvettes at Carlisle show, here is the video from Friday of GM’s Corvette Team doing a walk-around of the 2012 Corvettes. Although many have seen these presentations at different shows and races around the country, we can always glean some new information from the team. The seminar opened with the special presentation to Carlisle Events for the 30th anniversary of Corvettes at Carlisle.

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger Corvettes at Carlisle provided GM’s Corvette Team the perfect backdrop to show off some new accessories, especially on the show’s new namesake color, the 2012 Corvette Grand Sport in Carlisle Blue. Shown on the Grand Sports were the new Torque 2 wheels and a stripe package which can be ordered at Chevy dealers through the Genuine Corvette Accessories catalog. First shown during the Corvette Team’s 2012 Powerpoint presentation at the C5/C6

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger During Sunday’s broadcast of the American Le Mans Series at the Time Warner Cable Road Race Showcase at Road America, Corvette Racing’s Program Manager Doug Fehan delivered the latest Tech Transfer segment which centered on the Corvette’s carbon fiber panels. Doug sets up the segment by talking about sibling rivalry and rubbing and racing on the racetrack while the video shows the two Corvette C6.Rs racing side-by-side as well as the

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by John CoyleCorvette Forum The commentator is rightfully impressed by the pass made by Wolf Henzler in the Porsche—it really didn't look like there was room there—but even still, the pass the Corvette Racing driver pulled off wasn't too shabby either. Sure, he wound up trading a little point with the BMW, but that's racing.Unfortunately, while Corvette Racing did have its moments in Wisconsin, there weren't enough of them to manage more than a fifth

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by Corvette RacingCorvetteRacing.com  ELKHART LAKE, Wis., Aug. 20, 2011  The fans wanted a four-hour race at Road America, and the American Le Mans Series teams delivered four hours of nonstop action in the Time Warner Cable Road Race Showcase. The No. 4 Compuware Corvette C6.R driven by Oliver Gavin and Jan Magnussen finished fifth in the GT class after running in the lead pack throughout the race. The No. 3 Compuware Corvette C6.R of Tommy

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by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger  Remember that video we showed of the Torch Red Corvette ZR1 taking out a Chrysler 300 SRT8 on a California freeway last week? Here is the second installment of that crash that tells us how the occupants of the Chrysler went from yelling “WTF! WTF! R U KIDDING ME?!?!” to actually laughing about the incident afterwards with the owner of ZR1. Youtube user FostrMichaelR explains in his own words what went

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by Keith CornettCorvetteBlogger.com An unidentified Delaware state trooper apparently suffered a medical issue while on routine patrol and his cruiser crashed into cars on display at Williams Chevrolet in Elkton, Maryland. Witnesses say the cruiser left the road and went airborne, crashing into a Supersonic Blue Corvette and two Camaros parked at the dealership. We heard that the trooper was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for non life-threatening injuries and was

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by John CoyleCorvette Forum Just like you don't want to mix old gas and new gas together, you don't want to get rid of tires before you''re completely sure the rubber is spent. And that's all this responsible Z06 owner in the Czech Republic is doing here. There's nothing dangerous or reckless about spinning donuts at a gas station, right?  via JalopnikWhat do you think? Does out theory about tire replacement hold water, or do

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Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com With its theaters, shows and restaurants, Times Square in New York City is the live entertainment capital of the world. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people visit the area around 42 Street and Broadway to take in the shows and see the sights. On one recent summer evening, onlookers watched as the driver of a Black Corvette Z06 put on his own show with a little help from a Times

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When you're out driving around in a brutally powerful Corvette ZR1, it's probably wise to heed the advice Uncle Ben gave to Peter Parker: "With great power comes great responsibility." Fortunately, it looks like everyone involved here escaped unscathed, and the 'Vette will probably be patched up in no time. Fair warning, some of the language isn't safe for work. Hopefully the owner learned his lesson... What do you think about this bonehead move?

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Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com The ALMS has the week off, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have some great racing footage to share with you. Corvette Racing’s Tommy Milner uploaded this helmet cam video to Youtube and unlike the traditional dash cams that only show what’s in front the of Corvette, the helmet cam gives us a perspective of what’s happening inside the cockpit as well. Some of the interesting equipment worth pointing out is

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Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Photo credit: Wired.com Article contributed by Steve Burns Back on Wednesday we showed you the video of LMR's 1,800rwhp Texas Mile C6 undergoing testing in the GM wind tunnel. In addition to watching some of the aero evaluations going on, the wind tunnel staff led us on a tour of their immense facility. The GM wind tunnel is the largest automotive wind tunnel in the world. Work on the facility began

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“Well, it sounded like a good idea at the time…” At one point, everybody has said that humbling phrase, and unfortunately, sometimes it even applies to decisions about our cars. After encountering numerous headaches while installing a Star Craft Hood, CF Senior Member Steve decided he hated the new look, so he bit the bullet and went back to stock. Bravo for manning up buddy! Do you have any horror stories that sent you

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Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com During this season’s coverage of the American Le Mans Series on ESPN, we have taken notice of the one minute segments detailing Corvette Racing and the technical transfer of the knowledge learned while racing and how its applied to production Corvettes. The Corvette Racing Tech Transfer segment that ran during this weekend’s Mid-Ohio Sports Car Challenge featured Corvette Racing’s Doug Fehan as he introduced the new 2012 Corvette Centennial Edition. Doug

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Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com It was back in May we first learned about the Endora SC-1, a new German custom coach that will be powered by America’s finest V8 Small block engines. Sure we’ve seen custom supercars built on the Corvette chassis before. The Bertone Mantide and Rossi 66 are two of our favorites. But with these latest renderings, the German-based SC-1 is beginning to look distinctly Corvette-like and is moving up our charts of

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By John CoyleCorvette Forum  Late last month, Chris Higgins from Borla posted about the company's three new C6 exhaust packages over in the Forum, and now we've got video of what they sound like in action. For the video above, each of the new systems was installed on an identical Corvette, which Borla  then handed off to top instructors from the world-famous Bondurant school. The Touring and the S-Type sounded cool, but if I had

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Corvette Racing did manage a podium finish on Saturday, but this clip shows how crazy the conditions were for the final laps at Mid-Ohio. Not the kind of weather anyone was hoping for, but that's racing. Don't miss out all of Senior Member rpm94's awesome shots, and read the full report from Corvette Racing here.What did you think of Saturday's race? Sound off in the Forum!

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by Jason GiacchinoCorvette ForumMake no mistake, we adore the Corvette chassis as much as you do, but life is complicated, and occasionally engines and car bodies go their separate ways. When that happens, can we blame the owners of lesser automobiles for desiring the world-renowned performance of the 'Vette block? Of course not. So it should come as no surprise then that tuners, shops and backyard mechanics the world over have managed to shoehorn the

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Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Article and photos contributed by Steve Burns As part of the NCRS national convention last week we were able to participate in a tour of GM's Performance Build Center. The facility is located about an hour northwest of Detroit in Wixom, MI. The low-volume plant hand assembles all of the dry sump motors for Corvettes. Previously, they also made the powerplants for the Cadillac STS-V and XLR-V. The GM Performance Build

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Mid-Ohio is basically Corvette Racing's home track, so it'll be great to watch the team face off against BMW, Ferrari and Porsche there this Saturday. We love the American Le Mans Series, because unlike other forms of racing—like F1 or NASCAR—the weapons-grade cars in the GT2 class share plenty of DNA with their road-going cousins. Corvette Racing so dominated GT1 that ALMS actually retired the class after the 2009 season—big dogs, tall grass, etc.—but

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Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com The Corvette ZR1 was featured on Top Gear USA Sunday evening, and the segment culminated with the Americanized version of the Stig taking the supercharged 638-horsepower sports car on a lap attack of TG USA’s test track. So how does the Corvette stack up against the competition?Well, it's important to remember that the ZR1 tested was a 2011 model, which is missing some of the options that are found on the

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Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Last week, attendees to the NCRS National Convention had the opportunity to visit GM’s Milford Proving Grounds. One of the highlights of the visit was an opportunity for a hotlap in a Corvette ZR1 with Jim Mero, the GM test driver who piloted the Yellow Corvette ZR1 around the Nurburgring in 7:19.63. Twelve raffle winners were selected for the hotlap opportunity and lucky for us, one of them uploaded the video

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Sure, the 2012 Z06 the test pilots from Motor Trend took to the track has some sweet options. There's the Ultimate Performance Package, the Carbon Fiber Package, and the 3ZL Package. There's also the Centennial Package, which is designed to ballast the vehicle with extra weight in the form of badges honoring the General's 100th anniversary. Kidding. But as the old saying goes, the shoes make the man. And the shoes, in this case,

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CF Member Racer Hits the Road in His ZR1by John CoyleThere's nothing like the feeling of the open road. I've driven across the country twice—East to West in '96, North to South in '08—and both trips have been life-changing experiences. But too often, life turns driving into a chore. So it's important to get out there and remember that there's more to the whole gas/brake thing than traffic and trips to Costco. Of course, it

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It’s All About Air by Jason Giacchino Natural Aspiration vs. Forced InductionWhen it comes to reducing something as complex as an internal combustion engine down to its most basic, engines are a lot like giant air pumps. The motion of air is integral to the process in two primary areas: ignition and pressurization of the cylinder. The term naturally aspirated refers to the simple concept of an engine drawing in as much air from

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumThe Corvette's fiberglass skin, potent powerplants, and race-proven chassis have long made it a favorite for coachbuilders. Crafting a supercar is a tiny bit easier when you can just play Picasso—and sidestep the whole minefield of designing mechanical bits. So the question is, does this respect for the underpinnings betray a disdain for the General's "sheetmetal?" I'm not going to try to answer that question here. But the latest offering from Endora

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Content courtesy of Keith Cornett of CorvetteBlogger.com LG Motorsports founder Lou Gigliotti and his 2010 Corvette ZR1 dominated last month’s Spectre 341 Hill Climb with the overall win and setting a record for the fastest Corvette. Lou released a new video of the run yesterday, complete with his signature multi-camera view with some awesome telemetry thrown in for good measure.For those not familiar with the Spectre 341 Hill Climb, the 341 refers to Nevada state

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Content courtesy of Keith Cornett at CorvetteBlogger.comThe writers at Forbes obviously know a good investment when they see one. In their list of “Top 10 New Car Deals for July”, Forbes looks at the best deals and incentives offered by the automakers, specifically the direct-to-consumer cash rebates, discounted financing promotions and marketing-support incentives which are additional dealer discounts. With the 2012 Corvette on the way, Chevy wants to move the 2011s and Forbes took notice

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Click on the image for full-size18 Reasons Resemblance to the C6.R is More Than Skin Deepby Jason GiacchinoSince its introduction back in 1953, there has never been a Corvette that didn’t showcase Chevrolet’s innermost desires of performance and world-class ambition (even in those dark days of the early 1980s).  To many, the 6th and current generation Vette (2005-present) is an automobile truly worthy of GM's lofty aspirations.However, playing with the race-proven likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini

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The C6 Corvette is a high-end machine, designed to be at the top of the market both inside and out. To get the most out of your interior, it is important to keep in mind the different C6 Corvette seat options that you have when you purchase a vehicle of this type. The seat in which you drive will make a major difference in your comfort level, and it can also affect the style and

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In a move to continue its renowned customer service, Corvette has created the Corvette Engine Build Experience, which allows new vehicle owners of the 2011 Corvette Z06 or ZR1 to build their new car’s LS7 or LS9 engine at the General Motors’ Performance Build Center (PBC) in Wixom, Michigan. Corvette is one of the few, if not the only, manufacturer that still builds their engines using manpower only, without any robots. An engine technician builds

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Content provided by Keith Cornett of Corvetterblogger.com When GM returned to the Nurburgring to validate the 2012 Corvettes, the ZR1 wasn’t the only car driven by test driver Jim Mero. Mero also drove a black 2012 Corvette Z06, outfitted with the Z07 chassis package, and posted a lap time of 7:22.68. The new lap time for the Z06 is just 3 seconds off the record-setting 7:19.63 time Mero recently recorded in the ZR1 while besting

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When it comes to selecting from the many C6 aftermarket steering wheel options that are available today, it's important that you choose one that will be conducive to safety and comfort alike. The steering wheel of your Corvette is one of the interior portions of the vehicle that you come into contact with the most. It is not only a fixture of the style and appearance of the vehicle, but a crucial element of the

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In celebration of Corvette’s 50th year, General Motors launched the 2011 Z06 Carbon Edition Corvette. Since this model also commemorates Corvette’s contributions to the Le Mans racing, dealer-installed racing numbers mounted on the vehicle are also available. Only 500 2011 Z06 Carbon Edition Corvettes were made.505 HorsepowerThe 2011 Z06 Carbon Edition is available in only two colors: Inferno Orange Metallic and Supersonic Blue Metallic. The word “Carbon” is written on the side doors. Included are

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Content provided by Keith Cornett of CorvetteBlogger.com Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter said at the Corvette Museum’s C5/C6 Bash in April that they would be looking to make a trip to the famous 12.9 mile Nordschleife for final validation of the supercharged C6 ZR1. We just didn’t realize it would be so soon! Judging from the new official video from Chevrolet showing test driver Jim Mero piloting the 638-hp Corvette to a time of 7:19.63, a

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This is an article written by Mike Blake of Carlisle Events at the end of 2010. We thought the results merited a serious reposting:By Mike Blake, Carlisle EventsAll About Cars traditionally ends its yearly coverage with two Top-10 lists. Last week, we awarded our Car Buy of the Year crown to the all-new Cadillac CTS Coupe. This week, we present our Car of the Year list, focusing on the best car, truck, crossover or SUV

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The 2009 Corvette ZO6 provides significant power for a significantly lower sticker price than the ZR1 model. The Z06 model has three trim levels, the 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ. They all ranged between $70,000 and $80,000 when they were first released, but they are all jam packed with features.PowertrainThe ZO6 comes with a LS7 7.0 liter V8 engine with 505 horsepower and 470 foot pounds of torque. It has a six speed manual transmission. That's

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Like almost every other American male, you’ve had a love affair with the Corvette for years. Everyone knows the Corvette is the Great American Sports Car because the ‘Vette delivers exotic car performance without the exotic car price tag.Now you’ve found a sweet looking 2007 Corvette for sale, but you want to learn a little more about this particular year model. The good news is, we've done the research for you.Chevrolet added a number of

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You found a 2008 Corvette at a price you can afford. Everything about it seems to check out. The engine tests strong and nothing appears out of the ordinary with the brakes or suspension. You just need an all-in-one review to see if this is the actual year of Corvette that you want.Performance and Economy NumbersThe 2008 Corvette is an easy car to drive while still providing that punch needed to take advantage of a

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Chevrolet announced today that it will once again elevate Corvette’s performance capabilities with a series of improvements for the 2012 model year that improve on-track performance and on-road comfort. They include enhancements to the high-performance Z06 and ZR1 models as well as interior upgrades across the Corvette lineup.Sports car fans got their first look at the 2012 models – including the racing-inspired appearance of the Chevrolet Centennial Edition  – at a special event this past

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The 2009 Corvette ZO6 provides power for a lower price than the ZR1 model. The Z06 model has three trim levels, the 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ. They all range between $70,000 and $80,000, but they are all jam packed with features.PowertrainThe ZO6 comes with an LS7 7.0 liter V8 engine with 505 horsepower and 470 foot pounds of torque. It has a six speed manual transmission. Fuel EconomyFor all of that power, it can still get

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For the 2009 Corvette, there are many available models available for your choosing. There were also some minor changes that were made from the previous 2008 models. When you are a car as good as the Corvette, you don't need changes, but these just helped solidify itself. Changes A lot of the changes were in the exterior look to the car. There were two more paint hues created for selection: cyber gray metallic and blade silver

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By New Car Test DriveOverviewThe Chevrolet Corvette is the best bang for the buck when it comes to serious performance. For the price of a midsize luxury sedan, the Corvette delivers supercar performance. It's easy to drive on a daily basis and maintenance costs are not exotic.We love the Coupe, with either the manual or Paddle Shift automatic. It's blazingly fast yet it quickly infuses the driver with confidence. Its brakes are fantastic. The 6-speed

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GM and Chevrolet announced the current Z06 during the 2006 model year (there was no Z06 in 2005). Based on a C6 Corvette, it is the first Corvette to have exposed headlamps since the C1 Corvette of the 1960’s. The car sports a 7.1 L, 426 cubic inch small block V-8 engine known as the LS7, which gives the car better fuel economy (15 miles-per-gallon city; 24 on the highway) and puts out 505 horsepower

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The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette builds on the success of the C6 platform, with two returning trimlines and one new addition. The 2009 Corvette base model is offered as either a coupe or convertible and the standard engine is the 6.2L LS3 V8.  Mated to either an automatic or manual transmission, the 2009 Corvette base model makes 430 horsepower and 424 lb-ft of torque, allowing the 2009 Corvette to dash from 0-60 in around 4 seconds.  According

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Hey everyone, check out some of our Detroit Auto Show pictures:Pictures courtesy of Steve Geers:Corvettes:

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DETROIT - Chevrolet announced this week that U.S. customers who purchase any model of a new Corvette through February 28 can receive free tuition at either of the two official Corvette driving schools. This unique benefit marks the upcoming Corvette Racing season in the American LeMans Series, and adds to an unmatched set of experiences available to Corvette owners.  Until now, the Corvette Driving School offer has been a benefit limited to the purchase

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General Motors features power and sporty economy at the 2010 SEMA Show General Motors has the smallest amount of floor space of the Detroit automakers with the General being the only 1 of the Big 3 not to feature some sort of outdoor display at SEMA but they do make the most of their central hall indoor display area. As was the case in prior years, the GM display was really a Chevrolet display, with

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The 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is built on the General Motor’s C6 platform and is offered in the three returning trimlines as well as one new option.  There are just a few changes for the 2010 model year aside from the new trimline, but one interesting option for 2010 is that any Corvette is available in any offered color.

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The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette was the introductory model for the 6th generation of the Corvette. The new 2005 “C6 Corvette” was somewhat similar in appearance to the C5 models with a low, wide stance and pronounced wheel openings extending the fenders and quarter panels.  The 2005 Corvette shared the round dual-lens tail light design similar to the previous generation Corvette but for the first time since 1962 the Corvette did not come with hide-away

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Corvette ZR1 History and OverviewThe ZR1 (or ZR-1 – note the dash) is a high-performance edition of the Chevrolet Corvette. In and out of production from the late 1960s until the present time, today’s version is known as the C6 ZR1 Corvette (no dash). The car’s engine, in combination with the vehicle’s transmission, suspension and other factors, make it one of the most powerful, and one of the fastest, automobiles on the road today.

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The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette was the second model year of the C6 Corvette.  There were almost no changes to the base model Corvette from 2005 to 2006, with the exception of the small GM badge to the lower fender areas (an addition shared across GM’s entire lineup). Offered as either a coupe or convertible, the base model Corvette was the same as the 2005, with a 6.0L LS2 V8 making 400

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The 2009 Corvette ZR1 is one of the fastest cars in GM history. Powertrain The Corvette ZR1 has a super charged V8 engine that produces 620 horsepower and 595 foot pounds of torque. It can get over half that horsepower at under 3000 revolutions per minute. It can go from 0 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour in less than three and a half seconds. For this power, you do have to pay the

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A C6 Corvette is one of the prized vehicles in Chevrolet's lineup of Corvette sports cars. Featuring an aesthetically appealing design and a powerful engine with excellent handling, the C6 is a truly outstanding machine and vehicle. If you have one of these cars and you wish to help set it apart from other Corvettes on the road, one of the best ways to do this is through custom modifications to the body or

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Chop Cut Rebuild works on concurrent builds over the course of 13 episodes. In its seventh season in 2010, the CCR team worked on two start-to-finish build-ups. One was a 1969 Dodge Hemi Charger; the other was a Corvette Grand Sport tribute built on a contemporary C6 chassis. The build was planned in late 2009 and early 2010 with the design and renderings – by CSOC’s in-house artist Gaston Gardeazabal – completed in mid-February, 2010.

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General Motors refers to the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 as the “ultimate Corvette”.  This a bold claim for one of the most famous performance cars in the world over the last 50+ years but the ZR1 has helped the Corvette name achieve true Supercar status.  Originally introduced in 2009, the ZR1 trimline builds on the high performance aspects of the Corvette Z06 and adds lighter weight components and the most powerful engine EVER offered in

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The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is back in very similar form to the previous year but an array of new options can make the Z06 an even higher-performing sports car.  Like all of the C6 Z06 Corvettes, the 2011 Z06 is powered by the 7.0L LS7 engine offering 505 horsepower mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and as has been the case since the Z06 was introduced, it comes only as a coupe.  The research

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The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport returns after a very successful reintroduction as a 2010 model year vehicle.  The Corvette Grand Sport was originally criticized as it was ‘just a replacement for the Z51 handling package’ but when the 2010 Grand Sport hit the market; it did so with rave reviews. The 2011 Corvette Grand Sport offers Z06-like handling qualities and styling without the higher horsepower and high price tag of the 2011 Corvette Z06. 

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2011 will be the 58th year of production for the fabled Chevrolet Corvette and similar to the 2010 models, the 2011 Corvette Coupe offers four different trimlines.  The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe begins with a base model, followed by the Grand Sport, the Z06 and finally the ZR1; making for the most trimlines offered on the Corvette Coupe aside from 2010 but unlike last year’s Corvette Coupe, 2011 offers a array of new customization options.

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The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is offered in two trimlines, with the Grand Sport joining the standard Corvette Convertible for the second year in a row.  The 2011 Corvette Convertible is powered by the familiar 430 horsepower LS3 V8 mated to either a manual or automatic six speed transmission.  Buyers who select the automatic transmission also get the steering wheel mounted paddle shifters – allowing for better driver control over the shift points.  There are

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Equipment and Materials Required 2 ramps2 jack standsa low-profile floor jack 2 lift padsoil filter wrench (also called a strap wrench) 15mm box wrench2 wood blocks (or bricks)a wooden 2 x 4an oil drain pana ragsome newspaperoil filter6.5 quarts 5W 30 oil Change your C6 Corvette’s oil when the DIC shows between 25% and 0% of oil life remaining. (If you drive in dusty conditions, you should change it every 3,000 miles regardless of the

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An early look at the very cool new television commercial for the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette, airing tonight. Good to know they're still building rockets.

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Two of the most popular sports cars that have been developed in recent years are the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the Audi R8; in order to properly review and compare these vehicles, one has to examine them in terms of racing performance, engine speed, horsepower and more. The television show Top Gear featured a race between the two, each one designed to be driven at high speeds over short or medium distances. What follows

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2010 Grand Sport General Motors has used the C6 Corvette to showcase a variety of different trimlines and the newest chapter in the success story is the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport.  The name is new for 2010 but the equipment options are not, as the Grand Sport is effectively replacing the Z51 package with some styling cues from the Z06.

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Corvettes are an American institution. Truly the American answer to the European sports car, they are the thing of dreams. When a new model, like the Grand Sport, comes out, it’s an excellent opportunity to experience a new form of driving exhilaration in a test drive. Grand Sport Replaces Z-51 The Grand Sport is a new option package that is designed as the replacement for the Z-51 style of Corvette.

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Brand Development, Growth & ExpansionThe 6th generation Chevrolet Corvette C6 began production in 2005, sporting a completely overhauled suspension system and all-new body. A total of 147,264 Corvette C6s manufactured between 2005 and 2008 at the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Cadillac XLR Roadster shares its platform with the new generation Corvette is now also being built at the plant in Kentucky.

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The 2009 C6 Chevrolet Corvette convertible sports car is priced at $53,000 MSRP and the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera, considered a luxury convertible, is in the $87,000. The Vette has 2-doors, 2-person seating capacity, and a manual convertible roof with a glass rear window. The 911 has 2-doors, seats 4, and uses a power convertible roof. The Corvette offers a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty and the Porsche offers a 5-year/50,000 mile warranty. Both models offer drivetrain,

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The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 are the high-power editions of the iconic Chevy Vette. The Corvette Z06 starts around $74,000 while the Corvette ZR1 prices in the $104,000 range. The ZR1 and Z06 are 2-doors, 2-person coupes, and both offer a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty and drivetrain, roadside, and rust warranties. These super-powerd V8's are offered in 4 interior and 7 exterior color chips.

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The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette C6 and the 2009 Ford Mustang GT500, two of America's most iconic muscle cars, return better than ever. The 2009 C6 Corvette convertible prices in the $53,000 range and the 2009 Mustang GT500 in the $48,000 range, also as a sports convertible. The Vette is a 2-door, 2-person coupe with a manual convertible roof and glass rear window. The GT500 is also a 2-doors, but can seat 4 and uses a

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The 2009 Chevrolet C6 Corvette and the 2009 Nissan GT-R R35 continue the legacy of two established makes' super performance sports car lines. The C6 Vette starts pricing at the $53,000 range as a convertible and the GT-R, ruled a high-performance sport coupe, at about $77,000. The Chevy sports car opens 2-doors, seats 2, and shows off a manual convertible roof with a glass rear window, while the "Godzilla" R35 is a 2-door, 4-seater. Both

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