Tag Archives: Corvette

2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Successful In Its Mission, But Not As The World’s Greatest Sports Car Adhered to the Hamilton Hall dorm wall at Wright State University is a glossy poster of a jet-black sports car. It hangs low over an unmade bed, its … Continue reading →

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First Look: Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

AUTO SHOWS:  The current C6-generation Corvette has had a good, long run and as a fond farewell, Chevy has developed the Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition. The 2013 Corvette marks the 60th anniversary of the Corvette nameplate and the final … Continue reading →

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Chevy Corvette Z06 Centennial goes head-to-head with Cadillac CTS-V Coupe in Burnout Super Test

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

One rear-drive coupe with over 500 horsepower would be enough for most automakers. But not General Motors. The biggest of the Detroit automakers just couldn’t get by with what some rivals would put on a showroom turntable with more flood-lights … Continue reading →

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Barrett-Jackson 2012: First 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible sells for $600,000

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Earlier this week we showed you the recently-unveiled 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible at Barrett-Jackson. Chevrolet didn’t just bring the car to display, though, and announced that it would be auctioning the very first production example for charity. There was … Continue reading →

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Corvette ZR1-powered Chevrolet Silverado has us feeling sleepy

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Here we have the kind of sleeper that’ll wake you up no time: a short-bed, four-wheel-drive Chevrolet Silverado with an LS9 from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. With dyno numbers of 510 horsepower and 504 pound-feet of torque, there’s a jump … Continue reading →

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Corvette Z06 tops Motor Trend list of shortest-stopping vehicles

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Any modern performance car worth buying puts just as much emphasis on stopping as it does on going. After all, what’s the point in being able to hit ludicrous speed if you can’t manage to get it back down without … Continue reading →

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Turkey Day Corvette crash may result in charges [w/video]

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

Now more than ever, there’s a good chance a camera is watching you when you’re doing something stupid. Whether it’s dumping your Bugatti Veyron in a Texas marsh or crashing your Chevrolet Corvette during an impromptu street race, you may … Continue reading →

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GM investing $131 million in Corvette factory

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – General Motors said Wednesday it will invest $131 million in the Bowling Green Assembly plant to support production of the next generation Chevrolet Corvette, adding about 250 jobs. “This is a significant day for anyone who … Continue reading →

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Video: How not to tow a Chevrolet Corvette

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

Remember the driver of that snowplow in Brooklyn that absolutely destroyed a parked Ford Explorer? Looks like he was fired by the City of New York, only to find gainful employment in Chicago. Either that, or he’s got relatives working … Continue reading →

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Video Update: Twin-turbo Corvette’s incredible crash at 230 mph

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

Texas Mile Corvette crash – Click above to watch the video after the jump Over the weekend, we told you about the Hinson Motorsports Chevrolet Corvette Z06 that flipped at a mind-bending 230 miles per hour. Amazingly, the driver wasn’t … Continue reading →

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