Tag: engine

The 2011 Z06 Carbon Edition: One Sweet Ride

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 Horsepower The 2011 Z06 Carbon Edition is available […] More »

By: | June 16, 2011


2009 Corvette Z06 Review

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. Powertrain The ZO6 comes with a […] More »

By: | May 18, 2011


The C5 Corvette: An Overview

Corvette manufactured the C5 from 1997 through 2004.  At the time the C5 Corvette was introduced, the 1997 C5 featured an all-new drive train. The transmission moved to the rear of the car. As part of a trans-axle assembly, the transmission was connected to the engine by a torque tube. This arrangement improved the front-to-rear […] More »

By: | April 25, 2011



2009 Corvette Z06 Review

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. Powertrain The ZO6 comes with an LS7 7.0 liter V8 engine with 505 horsepower […] More »

By: | April 22, 2011


2006 Corvette Review

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 […] More »

By: | October 30, 2010


Corvette Supercharger Kits Guide

A new Corvette supercharger can improve engine performance by adding horsepower and increasing the torque produced by the engine. There are a wide variety of supercharger kits available that can be easily installed to make the engine of your Chevrolet Corvette a monster on the road. A supercharger is an air compressor. Due to the […] More »

By: | October 5, 2010


Build Your Own Engine Option Offered to Corvette Enthusiasts

Exclusive Program Lets Customers Help Create Their Own Corvette DETROIT ? For enthusiasts who want to be personally involved in creating their Corvette, Chevrolet’s new Corvette Engine Build Experience allows them to literally build the engine for their new car. In what is believed to be the world’s most hands-on super car program, customers who […] More »

By: | July 13, 2010



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