General Motors has announced it will invest $290 million into the modernisation of its Kentucky-based plant, famed for the production of the current Corvette. While GM hasn’t issued a statement to address the new Corvette-related rumours, industry experts expect the investment is being made to prepare for an eventual redesign […]
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2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport goes on sale in the US
Chevrolet has announced market details for the recently-revealed 2017 Corvette Grand Sport in the US. This is the track-focused version of the latest Corvette Stingray. Under the bonnet is a 6.2-litre LT1 V8 engine producing 343kW and 630Nm. This is capable of propelling the American muscle car from 0-60mph (97km/h) […]
2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport unveiled at Geneva
Chevrolet has unveiled the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport in Geneva overnight, which has posted near-ZR1 lap times during testing. The Grand Sport is powered by the GM’s LT1 engine, taken from the Corvette Stingray. It is good for around 343kW, driving the rear wheels, and features the Stingray’s optional Z51 […]
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 sets 7:06 Nurburgring lap?
Makers of the Corvette Z06 have teased fans on various forums that the Z06 recently set a Nurburgring lap time that is sure to raise more than a few eyebrows. It must have been third-time lucky for Chevrolet, as the company’s first attempt was apparently foiled by wet conditions. On […]
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C7.R road version announced
Chevrolet has revealed the new Corvette Z06 C7.R high performance edition. It’s inspired by the C7.R Corvette racing car. As you might expect, the road-going edition features plenty of performance parts and enhancements. There’s a unique bodykit made from carbon fibre, a special carbon bonnet section, and a large rear […]
Callaway plans 2015 Corvette Z06 performance kit
Renowned Corvette manufacturer Callaway is planning a special performance package for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. It’s set to offer huge power through various mechanical tweaks. The loyal Corvette tuner and manufacturer is planning to reveal the new model at the National Corvette Museum C7 Bash in Kentucky next week. […]
Hennessey reveals potent kits for 2015 Corvette Z06, 1000hp
Renowned American tuner Hennessey has revealed plans to introduce three packages for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Zo6 that are sure to get fans of the bow-tie brand’s iconic sports car excited. In standard form the 2015 Corvette Z06 uses a LT4 6.2-litre supercharged V8 that produces 485kW and 880Nm. Buyers […]
2015 Corvette Stingray gets new 8-speed; quicker, more efficient
Chevrolet has released details on the updated 2015 Corvette Stingray which gets the recently-developed GM Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed auto transmission. The new transmission brings improvements to efficiency and performance. The eight-speed was first announced for the upcoming Z06 Corvette performance variant. It features paddle shifters for the driver, and a […]