It seems details of the next-gen 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 engine have been discovered on a General Motors regular product options search file, confirming the ‘LT5’ V8. The search was discovered by Weapon X Motorsports, showing the LT5 is set for release in 2018 as expected. According to the description […]
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2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 spotted, V8TT with DCT? (Video)
The Nurburgring is open for another season of testing, and it looks like Chevrolet is keen to get started on honing the 2018 Corvette ZR1 at the legendary circuit. It’s believed Chevrolet is developing a new ‘LT5’ V8 engine for the next ZR1, apparently of 6.2 litres capacity. The new […]
2018 Chevrolet Corvette Carbon 65 Edition coincides with MY2018
Chevrolet has unveiled a new special edition of the latest Corvette, called the Carbon 65 Edition, paying tribute to the 65th anniversary of the Corvette nameplate. Available in either Grand Sport 3LT or Z06 3LZ trim, the Carbon 65 Edition brings a number of… you guessed it, carbon fibre enhancements. […]
2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 prototype spotted at Laguna Seca (video)
A video has surfaced showing what is believed to be some 2018 Chevrolet C7 Corvette ZR1 prototypes at Laguna Seca, which is expected to be the current generation’s front-engined swansong. In addition to a Camaro ZL1, the prototype Corvette is heavily disguised, brandishing a massive rear wing and far more aggressive […]
Video: Chevrolet Corvette supercharged to 1050hp vs golf cart in drag race
A C6 Chevrolet Corvette, ProCharged with a centrifugal supercharger making 782kW (1050hp) at the wheels is not something you expect to lose many drag races. Not to exotics, not to most roadcars and most of all, not to a golf cart. Hang on, what? Yep that’s right a golf cart […]
2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 prototypes spotted (video)
Chevrolet has been spotted testing a few prototype versions of the 2018 Corvette ZR1 out on the streets in the US, sporting a few different albeit all racy rear wing setups. The prototypes were spotted in Michigan by an IndianAutosBlog reader, giving us all our first look at the new […]
Chevrolet LT5 V8 engine on the way? GM trademark found
General Motors has been caught for the second time in just three years submitting a patent application to register the ‘LT5’ moniker, more than likely the name for an upcoming V8 powertrain. The trademark application in question was filed to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 19, […]
Electric Chevrolet Corvette sets new speed record (video)
A custom-built all-electric 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has broken its own land speed record, laying down a verified top speed run of 330km/h. The Corvette in question is the result of a US electric powertrain company known as Genovation. Earlier in the year, Genovation set a new flying mile record […]