Tag Archives: Chevrolet

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

Posted on April 25, 2014 by hvypedal

It may be impossible to spend a day in Chevrolet’s new C7 Corvette without someone asking what you think about the iconic sports car – magnetism is an understatement. I was approached by strangers in a grocery store parking lot, … Continue reading →

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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

Posted on December 30, 2013 by hvypedal

About 20 seconds, and 30 miles per hour. These are, if not the most heart-thumping statistics you need to know before continuing to read the rest of this review, the most pertinent to get out of the way. What are … Continue reading →

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2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

Posted on October 24, 2013 by hvypedal

To hear Al Oppenheiser, chief engineer for the Chevrolet Camaro, tell it, the brand-new 2014 Z/28 is “the car everyone expects.” The modern Camaro concept first debuted at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show, and in early 2014 – over eight … Continue reading →

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2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible

Posted on October 18, 2013 by hvypedal

I first caught a glimpse of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro in person at the New York Auto Show, and the Convertible version (by way of pictures) at its far-flung debut in Germany. As a car writer, a V8 enthusiast, a … Continue reading →

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1967 L88 Corvette Convertible sells for record $3.2 million

Posted on September 13, 2013 by hvypedal

The values of collectibles are going up, particularly those of classic cars, the prices paid for which we’ve seen climb over the years to several millions of dollars, if not (much) more. While many of those high-priced classics have been … Continue reading →

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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 – Road Test – CAR and DRIVER

Posted on August 8, 2013 by hvypedal

But before we show you what it can do, here’s a primer on what makes the C7 worthy of bearing the ­Corvette flame and the Stingray name. The new LT1 V-8 c­arries over a 6.2-liter displacement and pushrod architecture but … Continue reading →

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2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS Hot Wheels Edition

Posted on August 5, 2013 by hvypedal

Pairing your car, truck or SUV with another brand is a tried-and-true method to create the sort of positive association that sells vehicles, or at least gives them an attractive new look and higher margins. Ford knows this, having paired … Continue reading →

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe

Posted on August 13, 2012 by hvypedal

A Racing Circuit Best Reveals The Beast Within Back in the 1980s, the Chevrolet Camaro was a real badass. The sleek two-door coupe was the epitome of reasonably priced sports cars, easily going head-to-head with competitors like the Pontiac Firebird … Continue reading →

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2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Posted on February 15, 2012 by hvypedal

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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Corvette ZR1-powered Chevrolet Silverado has us feeling sleepy

Posted on January 16, 2012 by hvypedal

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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First Look: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible

Posted on November 15, 2011 by hvypedal

AUTO SHOWS:  If a fixed roof was the only characteristic preventing you from dubbing the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 as the perfect muscle car, you’ll be happy to hear GM is adding a ZL1 Convertible for the 2013 model year. … Continue reading →

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Ring Brothers 1970 Chevrolet Camaro “Diversion”

Posted on November 6, 2011 by hvypedal

Every year at SEMA we enjoy seeing the latest creations from the talented Ring Brothers. Last year they debuted an incredible 1970 Mustang, and their latest project is this 1970 Camaro nicknamed “Diversion.” Ring Brothers specializes in producing unique cars, … Continue reading →

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Chevrolet COPO Camaro Concept lives life a quarter-mile at a time

Posted on November 3, 2011 by hvypedal

Chevrolet Introduces New ‘COPO’ Camaro Concept evokes the spirit of special-order models for Stock Eliminator competition 2011-10-31 LAS VEGAS – The COPO Camaro is back at Chevrolet, as a concept designed to the specifications for NHRA Stock Eliminator drag racing … Continue reading →

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2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible

Posted on August 15, 2011 by hvypedal

Summertime, Personified Muscle cars have never coped well with having their tops clipped. Losing the roof rarely does a vehicle any favors in the rigidity department, but the high-horsepower, high-torque coupes of the last four decades took fiendish delight in … Continue reading →

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Ford GT500 not going twin-turbo, will come with Camaro ZL1-beating power

Posted on July 21, 2011 by hvypedal

So much for the rumors that the Ford Mustang GT500 will turn twin-turbo. According to reports buzzing around the web, the meanest snake of all will hold onto its supercharger for the foreseeable future. Even so, that blower will supposedly … Continue reading →

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