2021 Corvette Stingray R Special Edition
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Two of the most recognizable cars on the road today are the Chevrolet Corvette and Chevrolet Camaro. These sporty rides feature a thrilling performance and ionic looks. Plus, these two models, hallmarks of the Chevrolet brand, are manufactured in the U.S. Not only that, but they are two of the best models manufactured in the U.S., according to U.S. News & World Report. Both the Corvette and Camaro made the pub’s list of The 19 Best Cars Made in America.
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“Buying a car built in America by U.S. workers is a great way to support the county’s manufacturing base. In addition to supporting the American workers who assemble your car, you’ll also champion the myriad of auto parts suppliers that feed factories from coast to coast,” according to U.S. News & World Report writer John M. Vincent.
To compile this list, U.S. News looked at what other auto journalists had to say about the vehicles and evaluated data including safety scores and reliability predictions.
2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
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The Chevy Camaro is manufactured at the Lansing, Michigan-located facilities of General Motors. The stylish muscle car is available as a coupe or convertible. You have a range of powertrains to choose from, too. The standard 2.0-liter turbo engine is rated at 275 horsepower while an available 3.6-liter V6 generates 335 horsepower. The available 6.2-liter LT1 V8 reaches 60 miles an hour in approximately 4.3 seconds, and the available 6.2-liter LT4 Supercharged V8 pumps out a road-shaking 650 horsepower. You have the choice among the standard six-speed manual transmission, an eight-speed automatic transmission, or a 10-speed automatic transmission.
2021 Chevrolet Corvette
The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette didn’t just make the U.S. News’ list; it was also named the pub’s top pick in its luxury sports car ranking. Manufactured in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette is a showstopper.
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If you are looking for an iconic, made-in-America, muscle car, the Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Corvette are worth your attention.
DeAnn Owens is a Dayton transplant by way of the Windy City, yet considers herself to be a California girl at heart even though she’s only visited there once. To get through the dreaded allergy season unique to the Miami Valley, she reads, writes, complains about the weather, and enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and their newest addition, a Boston terrier puppy that is now in charge of all their lives. In the future, she hopes to write a novel and travel through time. See more articles by DeAnn.
