Chevrolet Corvette News
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The latest GM recall includes 33 Corvette Stingrays and every fifth-generation Camaro.
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Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Gets Ready For 2014 24 Hours Of Le MansWith all of the excitement surrounding the premier LMP1 category of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, especially all of its technology, big-name drivers and huge budgets, it’s easy to overlook much of the action happening elsewhere. Another top category worth watching is the competitive world of LMGTE...
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GM Trademarks 'Zora' Name, May Hint At Special CorvetteIf the name Zora means anything to you, you're probably a fan of Chevrolet's Corvette. Zora Arkus-Duntov was the guy who helped put a V-8 engine in the first-generation 'Vette, turning it from boulevard cruiser into something approximating a proper sports car--and further worked his magic on the...
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Jay Leno Makes Noise In A 1963 Corvette Stingray: VideoIf you were to compile a list of America's most iconic cars, the second-generation Corvette would probably be somewhere in the top ten. It's not too much of a leap to suggest that Jay Leno owns the other nine you'd put on the list too, but in this episode of Jay Leno's Garage we get to see his...
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Hennessey HPE700 Supercharged Corvette Stingray Dyno: VideoThe twin-turbocharged version of Hennessey’s HPE700 Corvette Stingray kit has already proved its mettle—but what about the supercharged version? You’re about to find out. MUST SEE: Volkswagen Anti-Texting Ad Is Brilliantly Simple, Incredibly Frightening: Video Taking the route GM...
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2015 Chevy Corvette Z06: 650 hp, 650 lb-ft, Most Powerful GM EverThe most powerful car General Motors has ever built will soon hit the streets, packing 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. It’s the new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, and it promises to be America’s fastest production car, in both coupe and convertible forms. MUST SEE: Dubai...
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It's no secret that John Hennessey likes to drive fast. There are many cars to choose from to achieve this, yet none of them seem to fit the bill. So Hennessey turns to his HPE Design team to create truly wicked versions of already fairly wicked machines. MUST SEE: Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 Appropriately Dubbed The Sea Monster Case in point is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The C7 'Vette is a great leap forward both in regards to the interior refinement and performance capabilities when compared to the C6 version that it replaces. The C6 was pretty good, but the C7 is wonderful. Now...
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New Aerial Photos Show Progress On National Corvette Museum Motorsports ParkIt’s been nearly a year since we checked in on the progress of the National Corvette Museum’s Motorsports Park, and the progress made in that time is remarkable. With a full course now laid out and work being done on facilities, it’s beginning to look like a real race track. ALSO...
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Chevy Corvette And Cadillac CTS Involved In Latest GM RecallGeneral Motors has issued a series of recalls that affect about 2.7 million vehicle owners in the U.S. alone. Included in the latest recalls is the previous-generation Chevrolet Corvette as well as the Cadillac CTS from the 2013 and 2014 model years. Other General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] vehicles...
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SuperVettes Prepping SV7 Version Of C7 CorvetteThere's no doubt that many folks are excited about the arrival of the C7 Chevrolet Corvette. It's been a long time coming, and it's a great leap forward over the still-fun-to-drive C6 Vette. It's not just those lining up with cash in hand at dealerships that are pumped though, as it represents a...
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Onboard A 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray At The Nürburgring: VideoChevrolet may be pulling out of Europe but the brand’s star car, the Corvette Stingray, will be available to buyers across the pond as a niche offering. In the lead up to its arrival, Chevy engineers have been testing evaluation models on local roads and have even taken them to the...
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40 Percent Of Corvette Buyers Stick With ManualChevy says 40 percent of Corvette buyers choose the manual transmission.
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The Callaway name is synonymous with special Corvettes, with one only having to look at past creations such as the Callaway C16 Speedster from 2007 for an idea of the types of masterpieces the company can come up with. Callaway has been biding its time ever since the seventh generation of the Corvette made its debut, and now the company has finally presented its first C7-based car, the 2014 Callaway Corvette. Callaway chose last weekend’s NCM Bash at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky to debut its latest creation. Though we got our first look at the car a couple of...
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2015 Corvette Stingray Gets New Atlantic & Pacific Design PackagesThe Chevy Corvette Stingray has moved from its debut to the new 2015 Z06, including the first Z06 convertible, riding a wave of enthusiasm and excitement. Now, those who want their Corvette to look as good as it runs will have a new pair of design packages to choose from: Atlantic and Pacific. So...
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Student Wins $5,000 In 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible Photo ContestTo help introduce its 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible, Chevrolet gave three New York-based college students the rare opportunity to shoot the car before its world debut at the recent 2014 New York Auto Show to create entries for a photo contest. The students--none of whom had ever photographed a...
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Chevrolet Corvette Is Most 'Made In America' Car, Study SaysThe Corvette and Ford F-150 tied for the title of most "American-made" car.
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2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible: 2014 New York Auto Show Live PhotosGeneral Motors recently pulled the wraps off its 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible, and the car has now been presented at the 2014 New York Auto Show. It arrives just in time for some spring-time dreaming about top-down driving. Top-down driving with 625 horsepower, that is. Unfortunately...
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First 2015 Corvette Z06 Fetches $1 Million At Auction, 1964 Ford GT40 Prototype Sells For $7 MillionGeneral Motors offered up the first retail 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to the highest bidder during a Barrett-Jackson event at the Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach, Florida over the weekend. The winning bidder, NASCAR team owner and avid Corvette collector Rick Hendrick, ended up bidding $1...
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The Mallet Hammer Z06 was the last car consumed by a sinkhole under the National Corvette Museum.
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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Makes Ward’s 2014 Best Interiors ListFor years the Corvette has been lambasted for its poor cabin design but the latest 2014 model has made it onto the annual list of 10 best interiors compiled by Ward’s Auto, joining some luxury heavyweights like the Rolls-Royce Wraith and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. As we noted in our first drive...
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Eight-Speed Auto Confirmed For 2015 Chevy Corvette StingrayChevrolet has confirmed that its lightning-fast 8L90 eight-speed automatic introduced on the 2015 Corvette Z06 will also be available on the 2015 Corvette Stingray, when sales of the latter commence this fall (the supercharged Z06 isn’t due in showrooms until early next year). The only...
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New Chevy Corvette Variant To Debut At 2014 New York Auto ShowChevrolet has confirmed that a new variant of the seventh-generation Corvette will be revealed on April 15, the eve of the 2014 New York Auto Show. It won’t be the Z06 and C7.R that we first saw at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show back in January but a brand new variant. Possibilities include a...
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2014 Corvette Stingray Buyers Get $1,500 Discount At Ron Fellows Performance Driving SchoolAnyone who buys a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray can sign up for a two-day program at the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School near Las Vegas and receive a $1,500 discount. That means you have to pay just $1,000 to learn how to get the most out of your Vette as well as how not to see it end up...
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Mid-Engined CERV II Corvette To Be Shown At Corvettes At CarlisleThe 1964 CERV II was a mid-engined Corvette prototype designed for racing.
Stephen Edelstein