Best Corvettes to Watch an Eclipse
A solar eclipse of the sun is a unique, rare sight, and what better way to enjoy it than in a legendary car like the Corvette? Put your special-purpose solar filters on and enjoy the fine engineering of your Corvette along with one of nature's coolest occurrences.
1. Solar Eclipse
On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will experience an eclipse of the sun. The total solar eclipse is one of nature's best sightings, and although everyone should enjoy what the sun and the moon will paint together that day, no one should look directly at the sun unless they wear safe special-purpose solar filters, also known as eclipse glasses. On this wondrous day, the moon will completely cover the sun and the sun's tenuous atmosphere - the corona - will be visible. This will stretch from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. If you're outside of this area, you will still be able to enjoy a partial solar eclipse where the moon covers part of the sun.
Nothing could be more fun than removing your Corvette's top and just cruising while nature does its wonders.
2. True Pleasure
The pleasure of driving a Corvette is complemented by the conditions we drive it through. Whether you're seeking the experience of a full solar eclipse, or you simply live in an area where you can only see half of a solar eclipse, the thrill of sitting behind the wheel of GM's favorite sports car will make the journey one-of-a-kind.
3. Legendary Performance
The legendary performance of the Corvette is almost as powerful as nature itself. With an engine like the 6.2-liter delivering 460-horsepower, find the widest of roads and put your pedal down to get where you want to watch the solar eclipse from. And with 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, you will never be late.
4. Sophisticated Aerodynamics
The wisely-selected engineers at General Motors spent years perfecting the dynamic design of America's favorite sports car. While thinking about the wonder of nature's solar eclipse, be sure to appreciate the lightweight carbon-fiber components on the Corvette that makes it one of the most special vehicles in the world.
5. Top Down - Eyes Up
After putting on your safety solar eclipse glasses, lower your convertible top and enjoy the peace that comes with the moon slowly concealing the sun to create a full solar eclipse.
6. Comfort and Style
While enjoying the open road with your prized possession, feel your Corvette's GT bucket seat holding you tightly, look around you and notice the precision in the hand stitching and color accents throughout your cabin, and be sure to appreciate the fine material used all around your interior; which can only be complemented by something huge, like a natural phenomena.
7. Safety First
If you're fortunate enough to drive a Chevrolet Corvette and experience an amazing sighting offered by mother nature herself, be sure to do it safely. You cannot look at the sun without the proper safety equipment; however, once you put them on, be sure to combine your legendary Corvette with nature's mind-blowing ways to create a truly special moment.
The only time that the Sun can be viewed safely with the naked eye is during a total eclipse when the Moon completely covers the disk of the Sun. It is never safe to look at a partial or annular eclipse, or the partial phases of a total solar eclipse, without the proper equipment and techniques. If you can't resist, you can purchase protective sunglasses at HERE.
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