Photo: Chevrolet If you were wondering whether Chevrolet had made the right choice when it moved the Corvette C8’s engine behind the front seats, take a close look at the results of Lightning Lap 2021. Every year, Car and Driver brings some of the automotive industry’s quickest cars to the track, this time at the…
2019 Corvette Photo: Chevrolet Each year, J.D. Power reveals its annual ranking of vehicles with the best resale value. Two Chevy models, the Corvette and Tahoe, won deserving places on this year’s 2020 Resale Value Awards List. Speed Into the New Year: Bring home a new Corvette for 2021 The awards If you’re not familiar…
Without the efforts of Chevy executive Jim Perkins, there never would have been a Corvette C5 It’s hard to imagine Chevrolet’s lineup without the Corvette — easily one of the brand’s most iconic vehicles. Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, though, General Motors nearly killed off the famed sports car. Fortunately, Jim Perkins…
Jeff Gordon’s C7 Corvette convertible could be yours for $100 If you couldn’t afford to bid on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Corvette when he sold it on eBay, perhaps this is your best chance at owning a Chevy NASCAR star’s old Vette: Jeff Gordon’s 2015 C7 Corvette Stingray convertible is being raffled off for $100 a…
Jeff Gordon has made it clear that he loves Chevy, and as one might expect, Chevy loves him right back. That’s why the brand is honoring the retiring five-time Brickyard 400 winner this year, by having him drive the Corvette Z06 pace car at the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway…
Could the Corvette be getting a Zora edition? GM Authority is reporting that General Motors has just trademarked the name “Zora.” Why is this at all significant? Because Zora Arkus-Duntov is one of the fathers of the Corvette. He first saw the Motorama Corvette on display in New York back in the early 50s and…
The 2014 Corvette Stingray is expensive to purchase, but it’s free to look at. The whole world has been collectively drooling over the Corvette Stingray ever since it debuted during the last auto show season. It has already seen massive success and has even been marked by several variants. In fact, the bowtie brand has…
Okay, so you went out and bought yourself a 2014 Stingray at last. Granted, you waited long enough that the price went up a little bit more, but you’re not too bitter about it because you know that it’s worth every last penny. Want to make sure that you get the most out of your…
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Photo: Chevrolet Some cars boast sticker prices that do not accurately reflect their value, for better or worse. Overpriced cars are easy to spot, while underpriced cars are harder to find. Unless, of course, you are looking at the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C8 or the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS two-door…
Chevy Corvette C8 interior spied with instrument screen, two-spoke steering wheel: https://t.co/lUmMXUrPDw pic.twitter.com/SjFL2oDK3k — Autoblog (@therealautoblog) April 1, 2019 Exterior shots of test cars for the next-gen Corvette C8 have been prevalent over the years, but now we get a look inside the Chevy Corvette C8 interior. Autoblog.com posted spy pics earlier this week, revealing…
Photo: Chevrolet With cutting-edge supercar design, a top 0-60 time of less than three seconds, and a starting price of less than $60,000, the 2020 Corvette C8 Stingray more than lives up to the hype. Years in the making, the Corvette Stingray has been completely re-engineered and redesigned for a new generation. The highlight of…
There are not many vehicles faster than the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray. The massive 6.2-liter LT1 V8 engine pumps out 455 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. or torque, which propels the legendary sports car from 0-60 mph in less than four seconds. 2014 Corvette Stingray | 2014 Corvette Stingray Trims and Features | With those numbers,…
What will dealers have to do to get this beauty out on their lots? Photo: National Corvette Museum The upcoming Chevrolet Corvette C8 is not only an exciting vehicle for customers; it’s also an exciting prospect for dealerships. After all, the Corvette C8 is very likely to net quite a few sales when it hits…
Jay Leno Photo: Chris Yarzab A few weeks ago, a son posted a video on social media, displaying his father, who is battling cancer, get excited about seeing the new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette. After seeing the video, Jay Leno invited the father, Larry Webb, on a drive in the sports car. Another New Model: 2020…
The 2021 Corvette models Photo: Chevrolet Automotive research firm iSeeCars has released a list of the fastest-selling new vehicles for Feb. 2021. The Chevrolet Corvette topped the list, taking just an average of 13.1 days for dealerships to sell it. Finding Your Next Vehicle: The best Chevy models to check out What made the Corvette…
Photo: David Fulmer via CC Earlier this month, the National Corvette Museum reopened after closing its doors for 12 weeks due to the pandemic. Here’s what you can expect to see if you plan to visit this auto history hotspot sometime in the near future. Educational Adventures: Take advantage of the National Corvette Museum’s virtual…
Photo: Chevrolet It’s an understatement to say that it’s an interesting time for the automotive industry. Carmakers are moving away from sedans in favor of SUVs and trucks, beloved nameplates are being revived or reinvented as EVs, and one of the world’s most iconic sports cars — the Corvette — is changing the game with…
2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette Photo: Chevrolet The 2020 Chevy C8 Corvette has been getting positive attention and accolades, even before it hit the road. The latest praise comes from Automobile magazine, which just listed it as one of its All-Stars for the year. Redefining the Sports Car: Mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette is first of its kind…
Corvette C8.R Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet is debuting the Corvette C8.R at Rolex 24. Not only will it be the first Chevrolet mid-engine race car in IMSA’s GTLM class, but it will also have the first clean sheet race car design since the 1999 debut of the C5.R. A Strong Foundation: The 2020 Corvette Stingray How…
Photo: Chevrolet Love your new Chevy Corvette C8 but could do without its unsightly wheel gaps? You’re in luck. There’s now a cool new aftermarket part you can purchase to eliminate this gap. Speed Into 2021: Find a new Corvette of your own The dilemma and a solution It’s a front lift lowering collar and…
2015 Corvette Z06 engine: a LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8. Yes, you read that correctly. The all-star 2015 Corvette Z06 engine—the LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8—is SAE-certified at 650 horsepower. This makes next year’s Z06 the most powerful production model ever to come out of General Motors and one of the elite few production cars in the…
Cover of Randy Leffingwell’s Corvette: Seven Generations of American High Performance If one were to collect the seven-generation legacy of the Chevrolet Corvette into a single book, the wealth of information would result in an encyclopedia. It would then take an expert to sift through and organize that information into something people would want to…
Shots fired So here’s something to roll around in your skull for a second: what if that prototype and that render for what we all so readily assume to be the mid-engine Corvette Zora…was actually a Cadillac all along? A little while back, Tadge Juechter, Chief Engineer for the Chevy Corvette, sat down with Automobile…
Chevy began delivering the Z06 to customers last week, so it wasn’t long before we stumbled on the very first 2015 Corvette Z06 burnout video online. (Watch below.) The video comes courtesy of Vengeance Racing, where the folks were so eager to hear this baby roar that they did their burnout right there in the…
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Photo: Chevrolet Ever since the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray was announced, auto enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting its arrival. Even though the new Stingray won’t begin production until February, it’s already sold out, according to Barry Engle, the president of General Motors North America. Learn More: All About the 2020 Corvette…
On most episodes of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” the former late night host interacts with auto mechanics or regular guys who happen to own remarkable cars. In the latest installment, though, Leno welcomes a fellow comic to the show: Joe Rogan, best known now as a UFC commenter. When the two go for a spin, the…
More people than ever stopped in to admire a massive collection of Corvettes last year Photo: National Corvette Museum The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky is one of the most iconic and popular automotive museums in the world. According to reports from the museum, its popularity only seems to be growing. The National Corvette Museum…
Chevrolet Raises Price of the 2014 Corvette Stingray to Match Demand One of the benefits of manufacturing the 2014 North American Car of the Year is knowing that your lineup centerpiece is in high demand. The Stingray, which is nearly-unanimously understood to be the best thing since sliced bread, has that kind of call, which…
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe and Convertible Photo: Chevrolet When you think about a vehicle that caters to dogs, you might immediately picture a large SUV or truck. But, a dog-friendly vehicle doesn’t have to be either. If your pup is small, they can find comfortable accommodations in a smaller model, like the 2021 Chevrolet…
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Photo: Chevrolet The Corvette and Camaro are both iconic Chevrolet sports cars, but the two models have a surprising number of differences in terms of powertrains, price, and trim level options. Here’s a quick guide to help you decide which model is right for you. Get a Scratch or Dent on…
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Thinking about buying or leasing a new 2021 Chevy Corvette Stingray for the new year? You now have one more reason to do so. Consumer Guide Automotive just awarded this model one of its exclusive Best Buy awards. Edgy and Energetic: Meet the 2020 Corvette A deserving winner 2021 Chevrolet…
Last week, Chevrolet announced two distinct 2015 Corvette design packages: the Atlantic luxury convertible and the Pacific performance coupe. (I must say, though, as someone who lives much closer to the Atlantic coast than the Pacific, I would much prefer to have a convertible out west, where they actually sometimes see the sun.) These design…
2014 Corvette Stingrays Finally Hits Dealers It’s been a very long time coming, but now, the 2014 Corvette Stingrays finally hits dealers soon. And we can prove it—just take a look at these pictures of the Stingrays being shipped out on car carriers, destined for dealerships around the country. GM is just as excited about…
The 2016 Chevy Corvette Stingray Chevrolet might be planning a new EV, though this time the acronym would mean more than just “Electric Vehicle.” If the rumors are true, the two initials could also stand for “Electric Vette.” Chris Doanne Automotive in Detroit recently posted an image to Facebook showing a December 16th trademark application…
The 2014 Callaway Corvette Callaway Cars unveiled its production prototype 2014 Callaway Corvette late last month at the NCM Bash at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The supercharged LT1 managed at least 620 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque during testing, but there are no official numbers yet from Callaway for the…
2014 Corvette Stingray For the 2014 model year, the Chevrolet Corvette has gotten an entirely new redesign, including its name—it’s officially the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The interior has improved in quality while the exterior has gotten more angular. Along with these aesthetic improvements, the Corvette Stingray has more power and newer technology features than ever…
April Corvette sales skyrocketed 260 percent. We all know that the 2014 Corvette Stingray is a living legend. It’s won enough awards in the last few months to fill a Hummer, and it’s got the stuff under the hood to back up its distinctions. Even so, we normally wouldn’t expect to see an ultra gigantic…
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hardtop convertible Photo: Chevrolet Hot on the heels of the all-new 2020 Corvette Stingray coupe, Chevrolet is introducing its groundbreaking mid-engine sports car in a hardtop convertible configuration. “We put the world on notice when we introduced the first mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette a few months ago, and now we’re raising…
The 2021 Corvette Photo: Chevrolet In Q2 2021, the Chevrolet Corvette sold 7,971 units, which is 224.15 percent more than in the same time period last year. Corvette sales comprised 62 percent of the premium sports car segment in Q2 2021, which means it sold more units than all of the other cars combined. Learn…
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Photo: Chevrolet The National Corvette Museum recently released the production numbers for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette. This data reveals that drivers ordered more units of the high-end Corvette 3LT model than of the more affordable trim levels. Another Upscale Model: Features of the Chevrolet Camaro A breakdown of the data…
The 2020 Corvette convertible Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet C8 Corvette made history as the first-ever mid-engine Corvette model and caught the attention of both long-time and brand-new fans of the model. According to vice president of Chevrolet Steve Hill, two-thirds of C8 Corvette drivers are first-time Chevy buyers. Learn More About the Corvette: An overview…
The 2015 Corvette Stingray After spending years nipping at the heels of critically acclaimed imports, America’s sports car is finally getting some recognition for being as good, if not better, than its expensive foreign rivals. That validation comes in the form of the latest J.D. Power Survey, in which the 2015 Corvette Stingray beat out…
GM has only allocated 30 Corvette Grand Sport Collectors Editions to the Middle East Photo: © General Motors Last year, Chevrolet announced the 650-horsepower Camaro ZL1 would be making its way to the Middle East market in 2017. While that model is plenty powerful, it isn’t quite as track-focused as the new Corvette Grand Sport,…
Although you should not judge a book by a cover or purchase a car just because of how good it looks, there is no denying that exterior styling plays a big part in a car-buying decision. For 2019, there are a few cars that stand out in the looks-department, according to the editors at U.S….
Jay Leno gets pulled over by police in the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage Even if you aren’t an auto enthusiast, you should consider checking out the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage (below) – especially if you’re a particularly bitter Conan (or even Letterman) devotee. That’s because the latest installment features the rare…
Last night, millions of baseball fans tuned into FOX to witness one of the rarest sights in all of sports—a game at Marlins Park in which the stadium was more than 30% full (for a while, anyway). The reason for the atypically large crowds was an incredibly close MLB All-Star Game, which saw the American…
Consumer Reports found that new Corvette owners walked away satisfied with their purchase nearly every time Last month, sales for the Chevrolet Corvette were up by 32.1%. It would seem that sales aren’t the only area where the Chevy Corvette is excelling, as the model recently made it onto the Consumer Reports list for the 10…
Photo: Chevrolet Didn’t get a chance to score one of those sweet new C8 Corvettes? Well, fire up your gaming rig, because this mid-engine marvel just became available as part of the 2020 Season 4 build of iRacing. Here’s a look at what this new brings to the world of eSports. See How Easy it…
Chevrolet revealed that its 2019 Corvette ZR1 will be the fastest ‘Vette ever built, delivering an SAE-certified 755 horsepower and 715 lb-ft of torque. If you read that and immediately thought to yourself, “gee, that’s great and all, but can I get one without a top,” then you will probably feel super validated to learn…
The 2017 Corvette Grand Sport combines many of the Z06’s track features with the Stingray’s V8 engine Photo: © General Motors Earlier this year at the Barrett Jackson auction, the first 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition was sold for $170,000 and GM then donated that money to charity, so it could be used for…
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