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C6 Corvette Engine
All C6 Corvette engines are covered here, from the LS2 V8 that ran the first 6th generation Vette off the factory line to the supercharged LS9 that runs 638 horsepower through the ZR1. Find all the fun facts on dry sump, increased cylinder pressure, bore and stroke size, and more, then get the help you need from manifold to muffler and out the exhaust.
C6 Corvette Wheels and Tires
The C6 Corvettes thrive on performance from its wheels and tires. Here you will find reviews, guides, and tips on how to optimize your Corvette's style and ability to its fullest extent. These articles will cover rims, wheels, materials, tires, and other related topics.
C6 Corvette User Tech Tips
Knowledgabe C6 Corvette enthusiasts share their experiences on paint chip repair, intake and solenoid installation, maintaining the radiator, oil changes, and driving techniques.
C6 Corvette Specs
This section includes vehicle specifications for various C6 Corvette models. Everything from MSRP, powertrain, accessory options, warranty, etc. are listed here for quick referencing.
C6 Corvette Exterior
C6 owners know that appearance and style is everything, and making your Corvette look like perfection takes work. Whether you want to lower your Vette, put some new paint, or just put a nice coat of wax, this section has everything that you need to get your Corvette looking at its very best.
C6 Corvette Interior
The interior of your C6 is just as important as any other part of the car. Simple maintenance and modifications can be done to keep the inside of your Corvette in tip-top shape. Here you will find various articles about accessories, guides, and tips for all of your interior needs.
Strategic Vision announced the winners of their 18th annual Total Quality Awards last week. Just like last year, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe took best of show honors in the Premium Coupe category. The C6 also topped the Premium Convertible/Roadster division as well. For the first time in more than 10 years, domestic cars make up a majority of the Total Quality Award winners.
It’s the middle of May and that means its time for the annual Corvette Beach Caravan and Car Show. For the last 33 years, Dorthan, Alabama’s Circle City Corvette club caravans down to Panama City Beach, Florida for a weekend of Corvette fun and camaraderie. Special guests for this year’s show will include the 2014 Corvette Stingray, Corvette exterior designer Kirk Bennion and NCM director Wendell Strode.
Corvette enthusiasts have the chance to buy one rare C6 on eBay Motors right now. Some lucky-- and wealthy-- person will be the owner of a Corvette C6RS Supercar when the bidding finally comes to a close on May 19. Only seven of the cars have been produced, and the one up for sale is only the second one to be offered publicly for sale.
SALINAS, Calif. (May 11, 2013) A well-executed team effort helped Corvette Racing return to victory lane at the 2.238-mile, 11-turn Laguna Seca road course for the second consecutive year. Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia, drivers of the No. 3 Compuware Corvette C6.R, scored their first American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GT Class win of the season and first since 2011. Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner, drivers of the No. 4 Compuware Corvette C6.R scored
Larry Jewett Vettes for Vets is an annual, all-Corvette car show organized to honor the hard work and dedication veterans have committed to our country. On Sunday, May 26, the general public can enjoy a free Corvette car show in the parking lot behind the California Automobile Museum and free museum admission for all veterans. All visitors will enjoy our new exhibit Elegance in Motion: Cars of the Golden Age, which opens May 25. Vettes
The short answer is no, but a recent post on the Forum leaves us wondering. User Larry/car recently posted that his 1995 C4 was close to turning 10,000 miles and he doesn’t know what to do. In fairness, this is Larry’s secondary Vette (yeah, he’s got another one). But still, why do we buy these cars? Presumably to drive and enjoy. Yet, we can’t help but notice a minority that buy Corvettes to polish, stare
Later this week, a 2013 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible with a rather unique history, despite its short-lived existence, could be in the hands of a new owner.
As automotive journalists, we know how lucky we are to have this job. We get invited to races, previews, ride-and-drives, etc... But as Corvette Forum journalists we're extremely fortunate to write for such a large, active, enthusiastic community. Writing about the Vette sure beats writing about the latest Toyota Camry (ooh! a new cupholder!). And sometimes we're able to invite some of our members to participate, help us, and share in some of the
Forum member, "Callaway Chris" from Callaway Cars started a thread in C6 General Discussion showing off Callaway's latest creation: a Night Race Blue Metallic C16. The photos show the car all finished and ready for shipment. As noted this Callaway is Night Race Blue and it comes with a dove grey leather and alcantara interior with blue contrast stitching (the Deutschleder Interior). Additionally, this C16 includes the optional carbon fiber interior group and all optional equipment,
Auctions America will be hosting their annual Spring Carlisle auction this weekend at the Carlisle Expo Center in Carlisle, PA. Sales will begin at 3pm April 25th and 26th. Over 200 cars are currently listed online to cross the block including almost 20 Corvettes. That Corvette docket includes 3 cars previously used at the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving as well as one rare black on red 1959 big brake fuelie.
The National Corvette Museum’s Bash kicks off later this week and one of the special events happening over the three-day event is the raffle of this Velocity Yellow 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible tribute to Andy Pilgrim, who was inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame last September.
(LONG BEACH, Calif., April 20, 2013) - Corvette Racing scored two top-five finishes at Long Beach to maintain a share of the lead in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) Manufacturer Standings through the first two races of the season.
Last year, Callaway produced a special run of 25 Grand Sports to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Callaway’s RPO B2K – the first turbo-charged Corvettes offered by the factory. These special B2K Anniversary Corvettes were snapped up quickly and now we hear the only one left for sale in the entire country is at Criswell Corvette – the #3/25 B2K Callaway Corvette.
Summer is rapidly approaching and who doesn’t want their Corvette performing and looking like a million bucks? Before you bring her out of hibernation, spend some extra time washing and waxing. Inspect and detail the mechanical components too, making sure to check for anything worn or damaged. If any parts are starting to wear down or you'd just like to add a bit of vigor or comfort to your Vette consider checking out CorvetteAmerica.com.
Watch this whole video to see the huge fireball that erupts from the rear end of this ZR1 undergoing a dyno test at ShorTuning in Stanford, Kentucky. Eric Lancaster's 2010 ZR1 is measured at releasing a whopping 902.2 horsepower to the rear wheels just before the blinding light show.
The new 2014 Corvette Stingray was one of the star attractions at the Amelia Island Concours earlier this month. In addition to showing off the new C7, they also gathered together a collection of some very rare 1963 Sting Rays as well. Click past the jump to check out some of the 50 year old Corvettes that were in attendance at Amelia Island. The classic Corvettes were a perfect complement to the brand new
Article contributed by Dave Salvatore / Kerbeck Corvette At the end of every production year, the Bowling Green Assembly Plant posts a list of “Options Penetration” showing how many of each type of Corvette, color and options were built so that new Corvette owners could try to figure out how rare their car may be. Even though that list isn’t out yet, we do have some preliminary data that we would like to share
Maybe there's something in the water. On Thursday, Jason Mills became the second Bowling Green resident to win a Corvette through recent National Corvette Museum raffles. Mills’ lucky ticket No. 82, which was drawn at 2 p.m. Thursday, proved to be the winner for a 2013 60th Anniversary 427 Convertible Corvette. Since he lives so close, he didn't let any grass grow under his feet, getting to the Museum that same day to see
by Rick Tavel special to Corvette Forum © 3-17-2013 All Rights Reserved Do Not Duplicate Without PermissionIf you are like most enthusiasts about this time of year you are experiencing a bad case of “cabin fever”. Shut in by the cold and the snow and too early to wake your hibernating car from its winter sleep and take it for its initial Spring cruise, you can’t help but think of the warm weather and all of
SEBRING, Fla., (March 16, 2013)—Tommy Milner made a late pass for the lead and then held on for the final 15 minutes as the No. 4 GT Compuware Corvette C6.R won the American Le Mans Series GT class 61st Annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring at Sebring International Raceway on Saturday. The No. 4 Corvette C6.R—driven by 2012 Drivers’ champions Milner and Oliver Gavin, and Richard Westbrook—overcame an early electrical issue and two
If you watched any of the NASCAR Sprint Cup racing activity from Daytona International Speedway last month you no doubt noticed the bright blue sedan pacing the field. Chevrolet took the wraps off that brand new SS sedan which is their first rear wheel drive performance sedan since 1996. Under the hood is the same LS3 that powers the 2013 Corvette. The 2014 SS will also be the ride of choice for Chevrolet's Sprint
Corvettes and 911s have been going up against each other for decades, but the rivalry really is more for bragging rights rather than trying to win one side over to the other. Really, you Corvette owners out there, would you trade your 'Vette for any Porsche? And vice versa. Still, the automotive world has turned the two cars into serious competitors over the years. CarBuzz.com recently took a trip down Memory Lane and reflected
Photo Credit: Los Angeles Fire Department The Corvette Z06 may not look like much to you after this accident in California, but to the lucky driver who survived this horrific crash, it looks mighty beautiful, no doubt.
Photo Credit: Kevin R. Wexler/NorthJersey.com Sometimes it just doesn't pay to be a hurry, especially when a race ends in a crash and charges being filed by police against both competitors.
Chevrolet got some good news and some bad from Consumer Reports in its annual Car Brand Perception survey. In the survey, Consumer Reports lists each automaker’s highest-rated vehicle—and its lowest-rated. Fortunately for Corvette fans, the Z06 was Chevy’s highest rated with a score of 92. Here’s what Consumer Reports had to say about the ‘Vette:
Creature comforts are all well and good. But I don't think cars look cooler than when they've been stripped down and prepped for racing—and there were some fantastic examples of weapons-grade Corvettes on hand at the Petersen last weekend. That said, I realize that the C6RS isn't a race car—the cabin is as detailed and gorgeous as an Aston Martin. But it's the closest thing you can get to the C6R raced in the American
It's generally a breeze to park at the Petersen. But last Saturday, the garage was packed to capacity with Corvettes of every era, and the crowds that came to check out the 60th Anniversary Celebration were sent to lots across the street. Our photographer lived just around the corner from the museum, and said this is the most packed he'd ever seen the museum. Check out pics from the event below! Related Stories:Historic Vettes at the Petersen for
To celebrate Corvette's 60th Anniversary the Petersen devoted a sizable chunk of its second floor to showcase some of the hottest cars from every generation along with some wild ones never meant for mass production. The 1956 Corvette SR-2 pictured above was special ordered—and raced—by Harley Earl's son, and is still campaigned in vintage events today. Also on hand were the 1953 Corvette EX-122 Motorama Prototype, a 1960 Cunningham Le Mans Team Car, the mid-engine 1960 CERV 1 "Chevrolet
New Potato Tunelink for Android Review: Party like it's 2003by ShanMan14The more things change, the more things change. The 90's boasted the mindscape that birthed technological gems such as the digital answering machine and the Pentium processor. Such tech of that bygone era may have vanished into irrelevancy but not all 90's tech is so immaterial. It's because of that, roughly a decade later, we are talking about Bluetooth. Purchasing a gadget to provide Bluetooth connectivity
File photo courtesy of CorvetteImages.com by Keith Cornett CorvetteBlogger.com Here’s another reason for automakers to keep manufacturing cars with manual transmissions: They can keep your pride and joy from being stolen. At least when the would-be carjackers don’t even know how to drive a six-speed! That’s what happened to Randolph Bean recently as he was sitting outside Orlando Regional Medical Center in downtown Orlando, Fla., minding his own business in his bright yellow Corvette. Bean
by Keith CornettCorvetteBlogger.com We know that for the 2014 model year, the high performance LS engines are going bye-bye for Corvette and in their place will be the new Generation 5 LT1 V8s. But that doesn’t mean GM is going to stop building the LS7 and LS9 engines for other applications. Thanks to some sleuthing at Camaro5.com, it does look like Chevrolet is planning on using the 505 hp LS7 engine for the 2014 Camaro.
by Keith CornettCorvetteBlogger.com Here is an interesting Corvette spotted on the Boulevard inside the National Corvette Museum. It’s a 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible with the 60th Anniversary package. But as you can see, the Corvette is also wearing the same Indy 500 graphics that the 2013 Corvette ZR1 wore as the Pace Car for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing earlier this year in May. We sent a tweet to our friends at the National Corvette
by Keith Cornett CorvetteBlogger.com Longtime Corvette Museum supporter Harvey Gluck just picked up his 63rd Corvette and this one is a stunner. It’s a 2013 Corvette ZR1 in Night Race Blue with a 60th Anniversary stripe running down the body. Harvey was presented with the ZR1 at the National Corvette Museum by Corvette Marketing Manager John Fitzpatrick. The photos of the special ZR1 were posted on the Corvette Forum. Harvey posted the following: I will have
by Keith Cornett CorvetteBloggerGerman tuners GeigerCars has made a reputation building some outrageous special editions from American cars, including Corvettes, Camaros and Chargers.But quality work doesn't come with a cheap price tag. This special Corvette ZR1 pumps out 730-hp, but GeigerCars says it is completely streetworthy. They upped the horsepower by nearly 100 over the standard 638-hp offered in the ZR1 by using a new set of pistons and camshafts and a revised cylinder head.
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Chevrolet's Spark has ignited a lot of interest so far among American buyers. Now GM India is trying to see if it can light up a similar explosion of sales for the new creation from Chevy with heavy promotion of the car in all parts of that country. One reason for the intense interest in the Spark is its silky smooth 4-cylinder motor that delivers 38 miles to the gallon on
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com As the Chevrolet Corvette enters the last year of the C6 generation, it’s surprising to see that the popular sports car – which has earned kudos for its quality for years – has suddenly landed on the listing for Least Reliable listing in the latest Consumer Reports Annual Auto Survey. Our research on the Web couldn't turn up the reason for this sudden poor rating, but at least the Corvette can take solace in
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is well known for his foodie show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” and earlier this year we learned that he has a taste for cars as well – namely those wearing a bow-tie. Guy drove the 2012 Corvette ZR1 pace car at this year’s Indy 500 and that opportunity allowed him to get close to Corvette Team who worked with him to create his very own custom 2013 Corvette
by Keith Cornett CorvetteBloggerReally high performance sports cars like the Corvette ZR1 and Z06 always seem to come only with six-speed transmissions. But not anymore. On a forum post on Camaro5.com earlier this week, Howard Tanner, owner of Redline Motorsports, which bills itself as South Florida’s premier EFI performance shop, announced that his crew has been working hard to develop the world’s first ZR1 Corvette with an automatic transmission. Mission accomplished! In this video
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com When it comes to racing, Corvettes have a storied history. Highlights on their racing resume include wins at Daytona, Sebring, and LeMans, the C4 Corvette Challenge Series, and ALMS dominance over the last decade. In the ShakeDown episode after the break, host Leo Parente takes a brief look at Corvette Racing from its inception all the way up the recent American Le Mans Series GTE title and the Grand-Am Engine Manufacturers
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com When it comes to racing, Corvettes have a storied history. Highlights on their racing resume include wins at Daytona, Sebring, and LeMans, the C4 Corvette Challenge Series, and ALMS dominance over the last decade. In the ShakeDown episode after the break, host Leo Parente takes a brief look at Corvette Racing from its inception all the way up the recent American Le Mans Series GTE title and the Grand-Am Engine Manufacturers Championship
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Car and Driver Technical Editor Michael Austin recently put Chevrolet’s best Corvettes—the ZR1 and the Z06—against one another, giving us what he loves about the Corvette but at the same time telling us what it needs to do to remain relevant as it enters its seventh generation. He recently pushed the two flagship Corvettes to their limits at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway in Desert Center, California and came away impressed but at the
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Back in May we told you about John Buttermore, the Lead Development Engineer on the Chevy Sonic program who also just happens to be the defending SCCA Touring 1 National Champion. Now make that two-time defending National Champion. Buttermore recently piloted his Corvette to his second consecutive Touring 1 National Championship during the SCCA runoffs at Road America. The black number 52 Corvette in its Hoosier/Carbotech/Stoptech livery started on the pole, lead
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.comPhoto Credit: CorvetteImages.com No one likes having to pay high insurance bills, but the latest status report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety offers some good news for Corvette drivers. For the 2009-11 model years, the Z06 and the Corvette convertible were the lowest among all sports cars rated in the category for property damage (which insures against physical damage caused to other vehicles and property). The convertible also had the lowest
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com The guys at D2FORGED sent over these pics from their latest photoshoot. The subject being a Cyber Gray Corvette Z06 with D2FORGED MB1 wheels. I just love the contrast that black wheels provide against Cyber Gray and the way the small touches of red trim on the lug nuts and center cap accent the red calipers. This Corvette Z06 is set up with 20x10′s in the Front and 20x13′s in the Rear.
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com It’s a tribute to the engineers at Chevrolet that the Corvette ZR1 is even considered a peer with the much, much more expensive Ferrari 458 Italia and the McLaren MP4-12C. Road & Track recently decided to pit three of the best that the United States, Italy, and Britain have to offer at Spring Mountain's Radical Loop, with IMSA GT legend Steve Millen driving for the timed laps. Millen, of course, has the
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com GT Championship Battle Resumes Saturday in the Inner Harbor BALTIMORE, Aug. 27, 2012—In the midst of the War of 1812, the Battle of Baltimore inspired Francis Scott Key to write the lyrics for “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Now nearly two centuries later, the Battle of Baltimore will be rejoined —not by American and British armies, but by a fleet of world-class American, British, German, and Italian sports cars racing through the streets of
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com I didn’t have the opportunity to catch the last few minutes of the American Le Mans Series at Road America on Saturday as we were in Detroit for the Woodward Dream Cruise. But I knew something significant had happened to the Corvettes when my twitter feed for Corvette Racing blew up with folks asking what the heck happened at the very end. Well, we did some digging and here is what went
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Could all the talk about the upcoming C7 Corvette be affecting prices of the C6 already? That could be one interpretation of the latest information from cars.com, which is reporting that used late-model Corvettes depreciated the most of any car from July to August 2012. Corvettes from the 2009 to 2011 model years dipped an average of 6 percent from July 1 to August 1, according to the website. The average asking
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com ELKHART LAKE, Wis., Aug. 13, 2012 — The long and winding road to the American Le Mans Series championship runs through Road America, a track that is revered and respected by generations of sports car racers. The classic 4-mile circuit in the rolling Wisconsin countryside will host the Road America Road Race Showcase, the seventh round of the 2012 ALMS on Saturday, followed by the Corvette World Tribute on Sunday. Like the
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Racing legend Bob Bondurant gets a sneak peek, in this minute-long video from the Austin American-Statesman, at the Circuit of the Americas track under construction near Austin. “Look at the elevation changes right now,” Bondurant comments as he makes a reconnaissance lap of the 3.4-mile circuit track. “This is gonna be so cool.” And cool it is, the exhaust of the yellow Bondurant Corvette roaring beautifully as Bob races past bulldozers and
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com What would you like to see Tony Stewart drive during a special exhibition at Charlotte Motor Speedway on August 28? It's up to the fans to make that choice as part of a special Mobil 1 Facebook page survey going on now through August 27. Mobil 1 is sponsoring the voting that will decide the vehicle he'll be commandeering around the track: a Mobil 1 Racing-edition Bondurant Corvette Grand Sport, the Mobil
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com How would you like to win a three-day driving experience package at Ron Fellows Performance Driving School at Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club? Well, you just might if you enter the Fellows 5 Challenge, where you will answer five multiple-choice questions about the successful Corvette race car driver and his upcoming NASCAR Nationwide Series races at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International and Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. “I
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com The Edelbrock name is legendary when it comes to performance. Legendary hot rodder Vic Edelbrock and his daughter Christi recently took a few moments to talk about their supercharger for the Corvette Z06 with Adam Carolla and Matt D’Andria, hosts of the online video series CarCast. You can see their interesting conversation on this video we found. For around $7,000 installed, a performance hound can bolt on one of these Edelbrock superchargers
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Photo Credit: John Dagys/SPEED Gavin and Milner Score Third Win of Season, Take GT Championship Lead LEXINGTON, Ohio, Aug. 4, 2012— In Olympic terms, Corvette Racing drivers Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner won the gold today in the GT class at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Challenge, the sixth round of the American Le Mans Series. Instead of medals, Gavin and Milner were awarded silver trophies and the maximum championship points as they
I've been looking forward to Saturday's race at Mid-Ohio since SRT revealed the Viper was going racing again. Sure, the rest of the season will basically be a series of live-fire exercises, but the Viper was a hell of a competitor during its time in American Le Mans—just ask the guys at Corvette Racing—and the GTS-R's initial outing should give race fans an idea of what to expect next season. To get an idea what
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com A Look Back and a Look Ahead at the Midpoint of 2012 ALMS Season LEXINGTON, Ohio, July 31, 2012 — With five races completed and five to go, Corvette Racing will be halfway home at its home track. Saturday’s Mid-Ohio Sports Car Challenge at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course signals the start of the second half of the 2012 American Le Mans Series. At the season’s midpoint, Corvette Racing and Chevrolet stand
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com As production of the C6 Corvette winds down, so are many of the delivery options for buyers of the 2013 Corvette. We already knew that the Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green would be suspending public tours of the facility on September 14th. Now we got word that the Buyers Tour and the custom Photo Book options have closed as well. Buyers that ordered their new Corvette after Sunday, July 29th will
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com We’ve all heard of having fun with our Corvette, but a recent video from recombu.com's Joyride with Rory Reid features the host and his pal, English actor/comedian Robert Llewellyn, definitely taking that idea and spinning it off in a different direction. The two gents used a Corvette C6 convertible for what some might term a “car-b-que” in the English countryside and captured the entire unique experience on video. “This (Corvette) is as
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Magnussen and Garcia Take GT Championship Lead with Runner-up Finish BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada, July 22, 2012 —“ Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen scored their fourth podium finish in five American Le Mans Series races in today’s Mobil 1 presents the Grand Prix of Mosport. Their No. 3 Compuware Corvette C6.R started on the GT pole after setting a qualifying record Saturday at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Garcia led the opening 47 minutes
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Magnussen Wins Pole with Record-Shattering Run, Gavin Second with Sub-Record Time BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada, July 21, 2012 – Corvette Racing blew away the GT track records at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park today en route to qualifying first and second for Sunday’s Mobil 1 presents the Grand Prix of Mosport. Jan Magnussen qualified the No. 3 Compuware Corvette C6.R on the GT pole with a time of 1:15.478 (117.285 mph), eclipsing the record
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Ron Fellows built a name for himself with three American Le Mans Series wins in a row at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park at the turn of the century. Now as a co-owner of the famous track, Fellows is hoping to see his successors continue the success for Corvette, which has nine Mosport Grand Prix wins over that 11-year era. Sunday at the Mosport Grand Prix, Denmark’s Jan Magnussen, who followed Fellows in
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.comPhoto Credit: Reuters/Rebecca Cook If General Motors, and therefore Corvette, are to thrive, it will likely take more employees like Dan Ammann. Named the chief financial officer of the new GM last year, Ammann has wasted little time making it clear to those underneath him that he’s not one of the old guard. To illustrate his point, he recently even took his gray-metallic Corvette Z06 to 150 miles per hour in a challenge
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Corvette Racing ambassador Ron Fellows stopped by the CTV television studios with the #4 Corvette C6.R for this segment which was featured on the Canada AM morning television show. After a tire change demonstration by the crew, the air guns were turned over to the female hosts of the show, Marci Ien and Marcia MacMillan, so they could make their own attempt. Dressed in fire suits and high heels, the girls
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com As we told you earlier this year, Chevrolet is making a new push into Mexico by opening a select number of Chevrolet Performance Stores which will sell the Corvette ZR1 and the two Corvette Grand Sport models. This past June, General Motors and their Chevrolet Performance dealers hosted a party to dedicate the first of five such premium outlets and the guest of honor was none other than the new 2013 60th
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.comPhoto Credit: Lannis Waters/Palm Beach Post A red 2012 Corvette came to rest nose-first in a canal in Royal Palm Beach, Florida early Monday morning. The two passengers in the car, which was rented from Hertz, were able to make their way out of the car and apparently suffered only minor injuries. Fortunately, a witness headed to work saw the accident and called 911 for help. The wreck occurred at the intersection
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Momentum Matters as Chevrolet Team Drives for Repeat Victory in ALMS Grand Prix of Mosport BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada, July 17, 2012 —By any other name, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park— the track formerly known as Mosport—would still be as fast. With its roots firmly anchored in the ’60s and its character unchanged for more than 50 years, the 2.5-mile circuit in the Canadian countryside near Toronto is decidedly Old School. With daunting high-speed
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com We always like to mention when the latest Corvette model goes live on Chevrolet’s website and according to our friend CorvetteConti.com, General Motors flipped the switch on Corvette.com late last month to showcase the 2013 models which include the new 427 Convertible as well as the equally awesome 60th Anniversary package. In the past, GM would leave the previous model year Corvette on the website to help sell the remaining inventory. Last
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com As the United States celebrated Independence Day last week, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com decided to name the “10 Cars that Reignite the American Dream.” Not surprisingly, the Chevrolet Corvette ranked No. 1 on their list of Detroit-based vehicles experiencing resurgence. While in the not-so-distant past American carmakers were struggling to stay alive, the editors at KBB.com say they have seen “a definite revival” in U.S.-based vehicles since. “While Detroit has certainly
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com We can’t imagine that many owners would be disappointed in their decision to purchase a new Corvette, but sometimes it happens. The good news is that Chevy is now backing its new vehicle line-up with a new guarantee just in case the unthinkable should occur—If you don’t love it, return it. The new program us called Chevy Confidence. It went into effect today and includes: “Love it or Return it” —a vehicle
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com As the United States celebrated Independence Day last week, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com decided to name the “10 Cars that Reignite the American Dream.” Not surprisingly, the Chevrolet Corvette ranked No. 1 on their list of Detroit-based vehicles experiencing resurgence. While in the not-so-distant past American carmakers were struggling to stay alive, the editors at KBB.com say they have seen “a definite revival” in U.S.-based vehicles since. “While Detroit has certainly had
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Wanna free Corvette? Sure, who doesn't? In honor of their 50th anniversary, AAMCO Transmissions is giving you the opportunity to win your choice of either a 2013 or a 1963 Corvette. If you don't win a Corvette, you can still win one of their $10,000 worth of instant win prizes. Click on the magical Read More button below to find out how to enter the contest. To enter the AAMCO 50th Anniversary
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Magnussen and Garcia Runners-Up in GT at Lime Rock Park, Gavin and Milner Extend Championship Lead LAKEVILLE, Conn., July 7, 2012 — Corvette Racing came out of the American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix with its best result at Lime Rock Park since 2008 as the twin Compuware Corvette C6.Rs finished second and third in the hard-fought GT class. When the race ended under caution, Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia were second
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com It’s a big week for Jan Magnussen. Not only was the Fourth of July the USA’s 236th birthday, but it was also Magnussen’s birthday, too. This weekend at Lime Rock Park, Magnussen will also mark another milestone, his 100th series start in the American Le Mans Series. He’ll be teaming with Spaniard Antonio Garcia in the #3 Corvette, looking for his first victory of the season. A win wouldn’t come as a
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Fresh off the successful launch of their 25th Anniversary B2K Corvettes, one of which we showed you from last month’s Bloomington Gold Show, Callaway Cars is back to show off their version of the all new 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible. If Chevy is calling the production 427 Convertible the fastest, most capable convertible in Corvette's history – just imagine the fun you would have with the supercharged 652 horsepower Callaway 427 Convertible.
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com We’re not sure what to make of these three races on Dragtimes featuring a Corvette ZR1, a couple of Mercedes, a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, and a Porsche 911 TurboS. In the first race, the two Mercedes square off with the expected results, the E63 AMG tuned by Evotech with 730-hp leaving the stock S65 V12 AMG with 612-hp in its dust. The E63 does the quarter-mile in 12.808 seconds (197.91 kmh)
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com American Le Mans Series Returns to Series’ Shortest Track for Rough-and-Tumble Fourth Round LAKEVILLE, Conn. – With the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the rearview mirror, Corvette Racing is now driving for the American Le Mans Series GT championship. The series’ fourth round, the American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix, will be contested on Saturday, July 7, in the tight confines of Lime Rock Park. This 1.5-mile circuit in the Connecticut
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com That’s no rookie behind the wheel, but even an experienced driver like Kelly Bise has trouble keeping a supercharged Corvette Z06′s power under control. In this video from High Tech Corvette, Bise gets his Z06 up to an incredible 160 mph in just a half-mile run at the Houston Mile before he lets up. But it wasn't easy. As you watch the video, you’ll see him slide all over the track
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com It was Corvette against Corvette for the title in the closing seconds of the Rolex Sports Car Series at Watkins Glen International on Sunday. Joao Barbosa, in the No. 9 Action Express Racing Corvette DP, rallied to take a narrow victory in the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, nipping Alex Gurney and the No. 99 GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Corvette DP. “It was so competitive,” Barbosa said. “Everybody had such a good
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Back in February we told you about the return of the famous B2K option package for Corvettes. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the very first RPO B2K Corvette, Callaway Cars and Bowling Green will be building just 25 2012 Corvettes. We caught up with car #11 at Bloomington Gold last weekend. The aforementioned #11 of the 25 Callaway's was front and center in the Bill Stasek Chevrolet booth at Bloomington Gold.
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Chevrolet is celebrating the 59th Birthday of the Corvette this week. Here is a video they released today on the Chevrolet Youtube Channel featuring a look back at 60 years of America’s favorite sports car. The video mashup features a little bit of everything from Corvettes over the last 59 years – from the classic car shows of 50′s and 60′s to the record run by the Corvette ZR1 at the Nurburgring.
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com When it comes to custom license plates, Corvette owners are tops when it comes to unique characters, phrases, or sayings. We spent took some time this weekend wandering the grounds of the Pheasant Run Resort see what the all the Corvette owners had come up with. Click past the jump to see some of our favorite license plates from the 2012 Bloomington Gold show. During our journey we saw plates from
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com You can't please everyone, even when you take away a drug dealer's car. The Clayton County Sheriff's Department in Atlanta, Georgia is under fire from some citizens for keeping a confiscated Corvette ZR1 that it is using for promotional and educational purposes. Clarence E. Cox, the sheriff's department's director of constituency services, points out that the car was not paid for by taxpayers, and in fact, it's clearly marked on the back:
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Corvette chief engineer Tadge Juechter recently turned the tables on one of the media. After answering questions like he usually does, Tadge came up with one of his own and asked Autoweek writer Dale Jewett a jewel of a question: “What would you change for the next Corvette?” The mainstream media seems to love beating up on the Corvette, even though we all know it might be the best automotive bargain around,
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com With Father’s Day just a couple of weeks away, maybe it’s perfect timing for 45-year-old racer Jeff Nowicki to make his debut in front of his own dad at this weekend’s Chevrolet Grand Am Detroit 200 on Belle Isle in Detroit. “I started racing in 1990 at a local Waterford track. My dad (Ron Nowicki, 70, of West Bloomfield) is excited for me he’s my best friend and this is the first
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Bloomberg auto columnist Jason Harper offers up some constructive criticism of the Chevrolet Corvette in a recent video. Harper and a buddy took a Ferrari 458 and a new Corvette to the racetrack in Monticello in the Catskills, and they came away impressed with the American car. “We drove the 458, which is an amazing car on the track, as you would expect,” Harper says, “and then I took the Corvette out.
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Although our factory Corvette C6.Rs have the weekend off, we’ll be watching the Nurburgring 24 hour race with Jan Magnussen, Tommy Milner and Richard Westbrook who’ve teamed up with Daniel Keilwitz, winner of the 2010 FIA GT3 Drivers Championship, to drive this gold GT3 Z06R #90 Callaway Corvette for Haribo. The Nurburgring 24 begins this Saturday, May 19th at 4pm (10 am Eastern Time) and finishes on Sunday at the same times.
by Patrick RallCorvette ForumSpring is here, and that means Corvette owners around the country are bringing their precious sports cars out of winter storage. But don't worry if you didn't get all of your planned winter mods done! This is the ideal time to buy some bits to spruce up your Vette for the cruising days of summer. To prime the pump, I flipped through the electronic pages of RacingJunk.com and found items a varying
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com We dropped the rumor last week that Guy Fieri is in contention to be the pace car driver at this year's Indianapolis 500 and today we learned that its official. The celebrity chef and Corvette owner will be driving the 2013 Corvette ZR1 to start the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27th. In addition to owning and operating a string of restaurants and his TV hosting duties
by John CoyleCorvette ForumEven with a damaged car—most of the race was run without a hood—Corvette Racing drivers Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin were able to pull out a victory at the demolition derby that was the Streets of Long Beach. And while the team is fresh off a win and seems to have found a groove, this weekend's race at Laguna Seca still looms over the hopes for a GT Class championship. Coming into
Photo Credit: Indianapolis Motor Speedway After weeks of anticipation, we learned this morning that the 2013 60th Anniversary Corvette ZR1 will be the official pace car of the 96th Indianapolis 500. This is the first time the Corvette ZR1 has earned the role as the pace setter and with its 638 horsepower, it’s the most powerful production car ever pace the Indy 500. The 2013 Corvette ZR1 chosen for the pace car features the 60th
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com This video posted by WFTV in Cocoa, Florida is a Corvette owner’s worst nightmare. You probably cringe when you have to turn the keys to your pride and joy over to a parking lot attendant when you just go to a restaurant. Imagine if the following happened while you were on a long cruise. Companies like Premier Parking Spot in Cocoa claim they’ll shuttle you to the cruise ship, then take good
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com At the NCM Bash on Friday, visitors were greated with a lineup of 2013 Corvettes on display on the patio outside the Museum. The display included the new 427 Convertibles as well as a Grand Sport, Z06 and a ZR1, all in 60th Anniversary white trim. At the end of the day, we were able to review the Corvettes pretty thoroughly. This latest batch of photos also captured the 60th Anniversary door
Article provided courtesy of Corvette Blogger At this rather large gathering of car enthusiasts in Turkey, we see a black C6 Corvette doing some impressive burnouts and donuts. As the Corvette wraps up its little show for the crowd, two other cars get in the act including an unknown maroon sedan with the obligatory passenger with a handycam hanging out the window. What happens next can only be described with a face palm to the
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Gavin and Milner Score GT Victory on Streets of Long Beach; Magnussen and Garcia Finish Fourth in Battered Corvette LONG BEACH, Calif., April 14, 2012 Corvette Racing drivers Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin won a hard-fought battle in the streets of Long Beach today, claiming a GT class victory in the second round of the American Le Mans Series. The pair completed 84 laps on the 1.968-mile temporary circuit in the
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Chevy Team Races Against the Clock and GT Rivals on Waterfront Circuit LONG BEACH, Calif., April 6, 2012 Now for something completely different in the second round of the 2012 American Le Mans Series. Instead of the wide-open expanse of Sebring, Corvette Racing will compete in the concrete-lined canyons of downtown Long Beach. Instead of 12 grueling hours in central Florida, the ALMS at Long Beach will condense the competition into 120
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com General Motors plans to appeal a decision by a California jury that awarded $3.4 million to a California family. The settlement came as part of a lawsuit against GM over a defective telescoping steering column in a 2005 Corvette belonging to Patti Boekamp. Two hours after my wife came home and parked the car in the garage, the car caught fire and took the 5,300-square-foot house with it, her husband, Herbert
TX2k12 was, apparently, the most fun you could have in a car this side of the mason-dixon line. While the focus of most of the action was on drag racing and other shenanigans, the road course was busy too. This video puts you behind the wheel of a C6 Z06 as it tears after a GT-R around MotorsportsRanch in Texas, complete with telemetry. It's a little like watching a video game that happens to be
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com The words of praise about the Corvette ZR1 soar as high as the beautiful scenery of Italy as Motor Trend Editor At Large Angus MacKenzie and successful racer Justin Bell drive Chevy's fastest ‘Vette ever from Munich, Germany to Maranello, Italy. And in case you’re not familiar with Italian geography, there is a pretty well-known maker of high-performance cars in Maranello. “An Australian driving a Brit in an American car in Germany,
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com by Mitch TalleyWhat a weekend it was for Corvette! Not only did the Corvette Racing team finish second and third in the GT class in Sunday's Twelve Hours of Sebring competition, but Corvette capped that success by being inducted into the Sebring Hall of Fame. And who can argue with the choice? Corvette has competed at Sebring since 1956, and since then, a total of 231 Corvettes have run in the Twelve
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com by Steve BurnsThe Corvette team will need to make a little more room on the mantle for yet another award. Strategic Vision announced last week their list of winners for their 2011 Total Value Awards. The C6 Corvette Coupe took home top honors in the Premium Coupe segment beating out another CorvetteBlogger favorite, the Cadillac CTS Coupe. The Strategic Value award takes into account explicit owner statements on 442 vehicle attributes. It
by Keith CornettCorvetteBlogger A little virtual reality has helped Jordan Taylor prepare for test drives with Corvette Racing. Taylor turned to iRacing to get a feel for the Corvette C6.R at Sebring, and the preparation paid off when Corvette asked him to drive with Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia in three classic endurance races this season. “When I was asked to test for Corvette, the first time was going to be at the Sebring short
Content provided by American Le Mans Series Today marks a new digital era for the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón. A completely new ALMS.com is live, taking the ALMS’ mantra of “For the Fans” to another level. The Series’ official website, designed and built by McMurry, offers users an unprecedented level of content and new features that will captivate new fans of ALMS and bolster the interest of the core fanbase. User participation,
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Following an intense preseason testing program, Corvette Racing will begin its quest for the American Le Mans Series GT championship in the season-opening 60th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on Saturday, March 17. Originally constructed as a training ground for B-17 bomber crews during World War II, the runways and service roads of Sebring Airport became a proving ground for legions of Corvette racers. Corvette Racing will continue this
by Keith Cornett Corvette Blogger It was a busy Friday morning for 31-year old Joseph Ciambriello according the police in Lindenhurst, New York. The man was first accused of creeping around an elementary school in the early morning hours. When school officials confronted Ciambriello, he told them he was a member of the CIA and then he fled in his black C6 Corvette. The school got his license plate and called in the security threat
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com While pulling up to the Goldenrod, Florida post office on Monday, 72 year old Ruth Lawyer tried to brake but mistakenly hit the gas pedal which plunged her 1-month-old 2012 Velocity yellow Corvette coupe into the front of the facility. A spokesperson for the US Postal service said the accident shut down the post office after the Monday afternoon crash, but it reopened on Tuesday as repairs were being made to
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Road & Track magazine has been testing Corvettes ever since the first one was built nearly 60 years ago. But they may have outdone themselves with their current test of “every last single solitary new Corvette you can possibly buy. Or at least every version with a 6-speed manual and lots of options.” Spoiler alert: All six of the test drivers chose the Z06 as their overall favorite, saying it was
Content provided by Corvette Blogger The 2012 Corvette ZR1 and Corvette Racing’s C6.R go head to head in this dream drag race matchup. Can the supercharged 638-horsepower production Corvette beat the 500-horsepower naturally-aspirated race car? Road & Track has been pondering that eternal question and recently had the opportunity to put the two siblings to the test. Close race right? See what people are saying in the forums!
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com This gorgeous Carbon Flash 2012 Corvette ZR1 Centennial Edition will be raffled to benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation. Shot on location at the Autobahn Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, drifter Ryan Tuerck puts the Michelin PS2 Cup tires to the test as he recreates the famous Komen pink ribbon logo on asphalt with burnt rubber.With great (horse)power comes great responsibility. Tell us what you think in the forums!
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com How do you think a stock Ferrari 458 Italia would fare against three other supercars? Well, the Russian website Drag Times Info recently decided to find out by running the Ferrari in a mile drag race against an Audi RS6 Evotech Stage 2 Gran Turismo, a Nissan GT-R MK.1 AMS Stage 1, and a Corvette ZR1 Lingenfelter. You can watch the results after the jump. In the first race, the 570-hp Ferrari
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com If you're looking for a performance boost for your Corvette Z06 that's out of the ordinary, then Fastlane out of Houston, Texas may have the answer for you. Fastlane vows to be not only Houston’s biggest and baddest tuner shop, but they have also been building muscle cars and trucks for nearly 15 years, according to their website. The shop's latest effort is a C6 Z06 Rear Mount Turbo Kit that features
Motor Trend’s newest web show is called “Head2Head” and its all about comparisons of two similar cars. In the premiere episode, MT editor Angus Mackenzie compares the 2012 Corvette Grand Sport to the all new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S. While it’s obvious from the beginning that Mackenzie has a favorite (and it’s not the Corvette), the “Head2Head” video still features some great eye candy as well as a hefty dose of the Corvette’s
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger CorvetteBlogger was on the ground last week at Road Atlanta for the 14th annual Petit Le Mans. We had the opportunity to talk with Corvette Racing’s Program Manager Doug Fehan about the 2nd full season of GT racing, the win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and changes for the 2012 program which including building two new Corvette C6.Rs that are 2 inches wider. Obviously, the big news from this
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 &
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,
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com The 2 hour 45 minute dogfight at Mid-Ohio started under somewhat sunny skies but during the last half of the race, the clouds turned dark and rain started falling. But the weather was only one part of the Saturday’s ALMS race. Here's the official press release. Corvette Racing Finishes Second and Sixth in Mid-Ohio Monsoon Gavin and Magnussen Come Through the Chaos for Podium Finish and Championship Points LEXINGTON, Ohio, Aug.
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com This video of a driver doing donuts in his driveway is one of the best I’ve seen lately and it sure started my day with a smile. And what’s not to love about a burnout video with a rocking soundtrack, multiple camera angles and a slow-mo replay! Plus if you see that basketball hoop in the back, there is the element of danger that the back end of the Corvette
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hey everyone, check out some of our Detroit Auto Show pictures:Pictures courtesy of Steve Geers:Corvettes:
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
If the Corvette owner in your life wants big power via an engine swap but doesn’t want to deal with building the C5R block we just looked at, this LS376/480 crate motor brings big power with a warranty. Smith Parts Center put together this 6.2L LS3 engine with their special high performance "hot cam," and the result is a healthy 480hp and 475lb-ft of torque – all of which is supported by a 2
One sure fire way to add power and personality to the any Corvette is by adding a nice, loud exhaust system like the Kooks system shown in this RacingJunk.com listing. This Kooks package replaces the entire exhaust system—long tube headers, an x-pipe, intermediate pipes, mufflers, exhaust tips—and will add a throaty growl and more power for $2,200.When the General goes racing, this is the block it trusts. --->>>
One of the best ways to modify your Corvette on the cheap is by purchasing take-offs from those building up their vehicles, and this listing of C6 Z06 goodies should put a smile on the face of any C6 owner. The listing originally offered the stock C6 Z06 shifter, shift knob and driveshaft but with the first two items already sold for just $50, the $75 driveshaft is the only item left. However, this
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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
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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