Corvette: news and articles
| Chevrolet Announces New 2010 Corvette Grand Sport Grand Sport. It’s one of the most storied monikers in Corvette’s illustrious racing heritage. Today, Chevrolet announced it is returning to the lineup in the new, 2010 Corvette Grand Sport model. The annou... 25 April 2009 | |
| Sports car, supersports car and supercar The legendary American sports car brand will be taking the Geneva stage with an impressive show of force. “Force” in this case refers to power – lots of horsepower – and also to a whole line of ... 04 March 2009 | |
| Corvette wins MPG Marathon An educated approach to driving can bring huge benefits to owners of all types of car, proving that you don’t necessarily need a fuel-sipping supermini to cut your motoring costs. And to illustrate the point, th... 13 October 2008 | |
| Corvette C6 and Z06 prices revised Corvette ownership has just become more affordable with the revision to 2008 Model Year prices of the C6 and Z06 models in its line-up. Front-engined, rear-wheel drive Corvettes have always offered an unbeatable ... 02 October 2008 | |
| Corvette ZR1 price released The astonishing 205 mph Corvette ZR1, available to order from UK Corvette retailers from October 2008, will be priced from £109,000 on-the-road. The fastest ever car from General Motors is by far the best value 2... 26 September 2008 | |
| Spectacular ZR1 heads upgraded 2009 Corvette line-up The 2009 Corvette range continues to turn dreams into reality. The traditional Corvette V8-formula has expanded into a range of new Corvette models delivering yet more power, passion, precision and style. The 6.2-litre C... 18 September 2008 | |
| Specter Werkes/Sports C6 Corvette GTR Specter Werkes/Sports unveiled the first C6 Corvette GTR at Cauley Ferrari, in West Bloomfield, Mich. Wearing signature wide bodywork, suspension upgrades and equipped with a Matrix II LS3 V-8 rated at 535 emissions-lega... 05 August 2008 | |
| Ultimate Corvette powers into the UK The new Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful and fastest production car ever produced by General Motors, with performance enabled by a new, supercharged 6.2 LS9 small-block V-8 engine. Incorporating the engineering experien... 23 July 2008 | |
| Corvette ZR1 by the numbers The Corvette ZR1 also has a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h), making it the fastest Corvette ever produced and ranking it among the global super cars of commensurate performance. None of those other super cars, however, e... 20 June 2008 | |
| Corvette announces certified power ratings for the exclusive new ZR1 When it was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year, the 2009 Corvette ZR1’s power was estimated at 100 horsepower for each of its 6.2 litres of displacement. GM Powertrain h... 30 April 2008 | |
| 2008 Corvette: Sports Car Icon Receives Bigger, More Powerful LS3 6.2L V-8, Driving and Interior Refinements The 2008 edition of the sixth-generation Corvette, available as a coupe or convertible, has an all-new, larger and more powerful LS3 6.2 L V8 engine. The pre-eminent American sports car also benefits from refinements in ... 06 March 2008 | |
| Corvette C6 2008: Interior styling The Corvette hallmark, dual cockpit design theme, is further enhanced in the interior styling of the latest Corvette models for 2008. A new Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package offers a stylish, two-tone leather-appoi... 12 February 2008 | |
| Corvette C6 2008: Distinctive and efficient Corvette style At 0.28 coefficient of drag, the Corvette C6 Coupe remains the most aerodynamic Corvette ever, with racing-developed anti-lift characteristics that improve high-speed stability. This ability to keep lines and surfaces sm... 11 February 2008 | |
| Corvette C6 2008: Chassis and suspension From the outset, the sixth-generation Corvette was designed to create a performance car that is agile, ‘placeable’ and responsive is spirited driving, while at the same time luxurious and comfortable in daily driving. Th... 11 February 2008 | |
| Corvette C6 2008: Powertrain and performance At the heart of the 2008 Corvette C6 range, the new 6.2-litre LS3 small block V-8, available as the standard engine in both Coupe and Convertible models, is rated at 325 kW (437 hp) and 586 Nm of torque. It ensures that ... 11 February 2008 | |
| New 6.2-Litre engine for 2008 Corvette A larger, more powerful, 6.2 litre LS3 V8 engine is at the heart of the 2008 edition of the Corvette C6. Available in both Coupe and Convertible body styles and with the choice of six-speed manual and six-speed paddle sh... 11 February 2008 | |
| Chevrolet enters the world of supercars with 2009 Corvette ZR1 Chevrolet officially announced the 2009 Corvette ZR1 – an American supercar that brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design. “Chevrolet’s ... 07 February 2008 | |
| Chevrolet Unveils Two Unique '08 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Cars Known for their charismatic designs and superior performance, the pack-leading pace cars share a special place in Indianapolis 500 lore. History will be made at the 2008 Indianapolis 500 when a pair of distinctive yet hi... 03 January 2008 | |
| Corvette ZR1: New, Supercharged LS9 V-8 is the Heart of a Bedeviling Performance Experience The rumors are true. The speculation ends. And the UFO sightings on desert highways were not of extraterrestrial craft – but they were of a low-flying object capable of seemingly otherworldly performance. Chevrolet off... 27 December 2007 | |
| 2009 Corvette ZR1 Powered By The Most Powerful Production Engine Ever From GM When it arrives next summer, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will be the most powerful and fastest production car ever produced by General Motors, with performance enabled by a new, supercharged 6.2L LS9 small-block V-8 ... 20 December 2007 | |
| Malibu Boats 2008 Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V Corvette has remained an icon after 54 years. Uniquely American, it’s a symbol of independence, exuberance and driving pleasure. The Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V symbolizes all of these things and bares more than a r... 29 November 2007 | |
| Victory Edition Corvette almost sold out Just a few of the original 250 Victory Edition Corvette Coupes that arrived in Europe before the summer are now left unsold. The Victory Edition Corvette is a stylish tribute to the iconic brand’s success in internationa... 12 November 2007 | |
| Corvette Z06 chosen by WTCC team drivers Alain Menu, Nicola Larini and Robert Huff, the Chevrolet WTCC team racing drivers, have each purchased a Corvette Z06 for their personal use. At the weekends they win races in their light blue Chevrolet Lacetti race car ... 29 October 2007 | |
| Jay Leno's E85-powered C6RS Corvette at SEMA 2007 "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno's predilection for performance cars is no secret, but many fellow enthusiasts may not know that he is keenly interested in alternative fuels. To prove that red-blooded power mixes easily with... 29 October 2007 | |
| UK: last chance to buy special edition Corvette models Stocks of two very special ‘Limited Edition’ Corvette Coupe sportscars are running low, so UK motorists should hurry to reserve a ‘Victory Edition’ or a ‘Ron Fellows Edition’ Corvette before supplies are exhausted. The... 03 October 2007 | |
| Vestris' Vettes Brings Modern Practicality to American Classic Cars Imagine purchasing an original van Gogh but not being able to look at it. Sound ridiculous? How about owning a classic car and not being able to drive it? That's a common conundrum faced by those who work hard to own a ... 19 September 2007 | |
| Lime Rock Park: Gavin and Beretta celebrate GT1 victory While millions of Americans enjoyed an extended Fourth of July holiday weekend, Corvette Racing secured their latest 1-2 victory in the American Le Mans Series at the 1.54-mile Lime Rock Park circuit in Connecticut on Ju... 12 July 2007 |
