The National Corvette Museum is prepared for a big expansion sometime in the distant future The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is currently one of the country’s most popular automotive destinations. Even after a sinkhole swallowed several of its Corvettes a few years back, the museum has only manged to grow larger and…
Good as new A year and a half after disaster struck, today everything’s coming up Vette. On February 12, 2014, a sinkhole opened up in the Skydome room at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Eight rare Corvettes that were on display were damaged in the freak accident, most notably a white 1992…
Today General Motors announced a $290 million investment into the automaker’s Bowling Green Assembly plant, which has long been home to Chevy Corvette production. GM says that the money will be used to provide technological upgrades and modifications to the plant’s vehicle assembly operations. These upgrades are on top of GM’s previous $439 million paint shop…
Dr. Ivan Schrodt has previously donated five Corvettes to the National Corvette Museum. He’s not from Bowling Green or Warren County — he just wants to support the programs here. https://t.co/knp4JWjpHY — WBKO Television (@wbkotv) April 24, 2019 Chevy fan and retired doctor Ivan Schrodt recently donated two of his Corvettes to the Advanced Motorsports…
Are you thinking about taking a little vacation this summer? Do current events have you a bit anxious about visiting airports or traveling outside of the county? Thinking of a smaller, domestic journey, such as a road trip to an all-American destination like the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky—perhaps inspired by our own…
New Corvette Z06 engine Fans of fast cars, we have some excellent news for you. The new Corvette Z06 is the most powerful car that the long running auto manufacturer has ever released, thanks to a new LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine. The V8 has an SAE-certified 650 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 650 lb-ft…
The National Corvette Museum Due to the gigantic sinkhole that tore through its hall of fame Skydome in February 2014, the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky has received overwhelming attention and an increase in attendance. The facility dedicated to preserving the legacy of Chevrolet’s iconic sports car is a Mecca for auto enthusiasts–and…
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Photo: General Motors Since Chevrolet first announced the mid-engine C8 Corvette, there has been lots of excitement surrounding the new sports car. With such high demand for the car coupled with low supply, General Motors recently revealed that it would be suspending orders for the 2020 model. A Combination of Power and…
The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport General Motors has announced that the first retail production 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition will be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson at 6 pm on Friday, April 8th, in lot #3003. All proceeds from the Corvette’s sale will go to Detroit’s Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of just 45 National…
The camera-shy Corvette C8 makes a rare appearance Photo: National Corvette Museum The official unveiling of the next-generation Chevrolet Corvette C8 isn’t set to happen until July 18. However, attendees at this past weekend’s Michelin National Corvette Museum Bash received an unprecedented look at the Corvette C8, as the model made an appearance at the…
Photo: Chevrolet Square wheels and fast cars might not sound like a match made in heaven, but square steering wheels are a different story. Just like the LaFerrari, the 2020 Corvette Stingray sports a squared-off steering wheel alongside its high-performance mid-engine design. Classic American Muscle: The 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Reasons for square steering wheels…
Pictured: 2020 Corvette C8 Photo: Chevrolet Word on the street is that the 2022 Corvette Z06 will take a cue from hypercars. According to MuscleCarsAndTrucks, it will incorporate carbon fiber wheels, active aerodynamics, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. Get Behind the Wheel: Schedule a Corvette test drive here Details about the performance…
Photo: Chevrolet Now in its 70th year, the Chevrolet Corvette continues to push forward with advanced performance and design while upholding its iconic sports car legacy. The 2023 Corvette Stingray is no exception, delivering memorable mid-engine power and handling, stylish coupe and convertible configurations, and an array of advanced features to enhance the driving experience….
Photo: General Motors The C8 Corvette has been one of the most anticipated vehicles in recent history. As a result, it’s no shock that this mid-engine marvel has been the subject of countless rumors. Recently, leaked Chevrolet documents revealed that the Corvette will eventually receive a hybrid model that will hit the 1,000-horsepower mark. These…
Photo: Chevrolet Since its debut the 2020 Corvette Stingray has captivated sports car enthusiasts and impressed automotive experts. And the well-deserved attention just keeps coming (recently Motor Trend named the Stingray its Car of the Year for 2020), with the experts at Car and Driver magazine naming the well-equipped, stylish and thrilling-to-drive 2020 Corvette Stingray…
This month marked the 23rd annual HOT ROD Power Tour, which ran from June 10th to the 16th and stretched from the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, to Kentucky’s Bowling Green Warren Country Regional Airport. The massive seven-day, seven-city journey brought together more than 6,000 vehicles and 100,000-plus spectators, in venues such as the…
The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 70th Anniversary convertible finished in White Pearl Metallic Tri-coat. The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette offers a variety of packages designed to help you put a custom twist on your brand-new dream car. Here’s a look at what you can choose from. Ready to Get Your Dream Car? Learn about custom ordering…
Photo: Chevrolet As of 2023, the Corvette nameplate will celebrate its 70th anniversary. In honor of the sports car’s platinum jubilee, Chevrolet has unveiled a special edition of the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette. Here’s a look at the feature that make the Corvette 70th Anniversary Edition so special. Top-Quality Care for Your Dream Car: Why choose…
As anticipated, Rick Hendrick, championship NASCAR team owner, placed the winning bid for the very first 2015 Corvette Z06 Stingray at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction. In total, Hendrick dropped $1 million on the Stingray, all of which will benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a charity that Chevrolet is often tied to. Hendrick…
Although Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) recently announced that it will incorporate the Chevrolet Camaro and Silverado into its lineup starting in 2018, there’s one Chevy model that is conspicuous by its absence: the Corvette. For such a sports-car-focused venture, HSV’s decision to exclude the sports car might come as something of a surprise. However, HSV Managing Director Tim Jackson…
Please refrain from hanging out in your Corvette’s frunk Photo: General Motors Ah, the frunk — a term I’ve written about at length in the past. We know it as the status symbol that signifies an all-new electric SUV’s chicken wing capacity or a feature born of the 2020 Corvette’s revolutionary mid-engine construction. According to…
The National Corvette Museum The National Corvette Museum’s Motorsports Park, which was completed this year, was recently named “The Most Outstanding Facility of the Year” by The National Speedway and Track Guide. The award, which was created by the Race Track Business Conference, was presented at the 2014 Racing Industry Trade Show. More Accolades: Motor…
The sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum Following the crazy appearance of a sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum in February of this year, Corvette fans from around the country flocked to the performance car Mecca to see the damaged Corvettes (eight in total) on display. The board of the museum temporarily kept the sinkhole…
It’ll cost $3.2 million to fill the National Corvette Museum sinkhole. It’s hard to believe that it’s been over eight months since a sinkhole ripped apart a wing of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, swallowing eight iconic Corvettes. Since then, attendance to the museum has skyrocketed, with car enthusiasts from around the…
The National Corvette Museum The National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame has announced three new inductees for 2015. Herb Fishel, Rick Hendrick, and Russ McLean will join the Hall this fall for their contributions to the Corvette brand. Herb Fishel, a former Chevy Racing Director and Executive Director of GM Racing, guided Chevrolet to 12…
Take a lap at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park track with Ron Fellows. If you’ve been curious as to what a lap at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park, which opened in late August, actually looks like, then you’re going to want to check out this video. In it, racing legend, Ron Fellows, takes…
In the car world, many people dream about owning a vehicle that packs as many horsepower as the Dodge Hellcat or maybe even another muscle car with even more power. If you’re one of those people, then the good news is Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) might be able to make your dreams come true. That’s…
Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign van, “Scooby,” has garnered quite a bit of media attention lately. But some voters apparently want a Democratic candidate with a cooler vehicle, and those concerned citizens are making their voices heard with this remarkable “I’m Ridin’ With Biden” bumper sticker. The decal shows current Vice President Joe Biden cruising in…
Photo Credit: Jenn Harris/Los Angeles Times They say that pizza is like sex: even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good. A similar principle applies to the Corvette: even when it’s got an ugly paint job, it’s still a Corvette. Don’t worry, though, that’s not actually a paint job—those are pepperoni decals covering this delicious-looking…
The Chevy Corvette offers a range of power and a style that is irresistible to drivers who want an open-air experience when taking on the open road. There’s no denying the Corvette has set the standard (and raised it) over the years for sporty roadsters. For 2022, the Corvette is getting even more attention with…
With New Year’s just a couple of days away, it’s normal to reflect on automotive accolades of 2019. And, while the Chevy Corvette C8 has garnered quite a few awards this past year, it’s already starting to accumulate new ones for 2020. According to the Detroit Free Press, the 2020 Corvette has secured the publication’s…
Photo: Chevrolet While researching topics for The News Wheel, I’ll occasionally stumble across an idea that’s ultimately frivolous but which I find inexplicably fascinating. One such thought recently popped into my mind and resulted in me revisiting physics for the first time since college and needing to confront some challenging concepts. Of course, I’m talking…
It’s shaping up to be a fun summer at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In addition to the museum’s new “Kentucky: 225 Years on the Move” exhibit, there’s a recently opened “Kartplex” go-kart track at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park. And in this video, it looks pretty damn fun: Summer Fun:…
The new C8 Corvette ZR1 will soon get an electrified hybrid powertrain. (Just in case you needed another reason to fall in love with Chevy’s new mid-engine Corvette…) Here’s what we know about this ZR1 variant so far. Seasonal Service: Tips for preparing your vehicle for winter weather Horsepower meets all-wheel drive First off, the…
Those escaping the wrath of Irma now have somewhere to park in the interim It seems like only a short while ago that Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, leaving devastation in its wake. Even as the nation recovers and rebuilds following the fallout of that tropical storm, Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful…
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet is cooking up an intriguing documentary about the development of the revolutionary mid-engine 2020 C8 Corvette, and in the trailer, the automaker revealed the new supercar’s Nurburgring lap time: 7:29.9. Chevy’s Latest Masterpiece: The C8 Corvette Confirmed by Chevy Photo: Chevrolet According to a spokesperson for Chevy,…
The recently-unveiled and altogether insane 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 already promises to be the kind of performance car that collectors dream of. After all, it makes an SAE-certified 755 horsepower and 715 lb-ft of torque, which makes it the most powerful production Corvette ever conceived and puts it beyond the reach of even the Dodge…
A vehicle identification number guide posted to GM’s internal service and parts operations website has revealed one very interesting bit of information about the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette: that it will be coming with an a dual-overhead-cam V8 engine called the LT5. It’s described as displacing 6.2 liters with direct injection, variable valve timing, and an…
Edit This Post Its legacy speaks for itself. The high-performance 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport stands out on the track and the open road with its distinct exterior design and an engine growl that will turn heads around every corner. Model Showroom: Take home your own 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport What’s New for the…
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe The editors at Kelley Blue Book are in consensus that the 2020 Chevy Corvette is tops in resale value for sports cars. The Corvette took home the honor of the 2020 KBB Best Resale Value Award in the Sports Car category for its price, performance, and style. Style and Value:…
2019 Corvette Z06 Convertible Photo: General Motors With so many eyes trained on the all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the C7 Corvette is showing that it’s still got plenty of life left in it for performance hounds. The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 picked up a pair of 2019 Sport Auto Award trophies in November, earning…
Photo: Chevrolet The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is an American supercar with a wealth of cutting-edge engineering. From its unique design to its groundbreaking V8 engine, here’s a look at five of its coolest features. A Legacy of Quality and Innovation: Check out the award-winning Chevrolet lineup Race-inspired performance Under the hood, the 2023 Corvette…
2022 Chevrolet Corvette The Chevy Corvette offers a range of power and a style that is irresistible to drivers who want an open-air experience when taking on the open road. There’s no denying the Corvette has set the standard (and raised it) over the years for sporty roadsters. For 2022, the Corvette is getting even…
No matter which presidential ticket ends up in the White House after this election is over, it’s doubtful that either Clinton/Kaine or Trump/Pence will be able to match the current administration’s zeal for vintage Chevy Corvettes. And that, my friends, is a shame for this great nation of ours. For safety and security reasons, presidents…
Photo: Chevrolet The all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray has been hauling in praise for everything from its price to its comfort to its generous helping of standard features. Naturally, it’s also blessed with extremely potent performance — but which version of the 2020 ’Vette should you acquire to maximize your thrills? At first glance,…
We were all properly blown away back in January when Chevrolet unveiled the 2015 Corvette Z06 at the North American International Auto Show. With an LT4 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that doles out 625 horsepower, an optional eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission, and a variety of downforce-and-aerodynamics-boosting options, how could the Z06 possibly get any better? The…
Photo: General Motors The release of the 2020 C8 Corvette is truly a landmark achievement for the automakers — and an exciting event for Corvette fans everywhere. Chevrolet has gone the extra mile to commemorate this momentous occasion with a free gift for its loyal fans who have purchased a 2020 C8 Corvette. A Rewarding…
Photo: David Fulmer via CC While the Corvette Museum in Bowling Greene, Kentucky may be a dream destination for auto enthusiasts, the hands-off nature of most of its exhibits may not hold the attention spans of younger kids. However, the auto museum is set to launch a family-friendly summer exhibit featuring the beloved Hot Wheels…
Photo: Chevrolet The excitement surrounding the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 was at an all-time high earlier this month when the first retail production model went on sale at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction. A Good Read: Learn about the iconic history of the Chevrolet brand While the MSRP of the new model is expected to…
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is paying tribute to the history of transportation in its home state (sorry, commonwealth) with a new exhibit entitled, “Kentucky: 225 Years on the Move.” Incidentally, 225 years is how long Kentucky has been a member of the Union (though they were tempted by southern neighbors to…
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