Ukrainian Companies Pitch for Brazilian Tamandare Corvette Project
Ukrainian Defence and shipbuilding companies have announced their intention to bid for Brazil’s Tamandare type corvette construction project, the … Powered by WPeMatico
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The Chevrolet Corvette is the Most Loved Car in America for 2017
Each year, the folks from Strategic Vision conduct surveys to establish the Most Loved Vehicles in America, and for 2017, the Chevrolet Corvette … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreHow Chevy’s Corvette ZR1 packs 755 hp
When the engine was under development, they wanted to keep it a secret, so rather than stamp “Corvette ZR1” on the top, it said “BAS.” There’s a GM diesel engine that uses something called a Belt Alternator System, so that’s what they wanted people to think this was. But the engine engineers said that … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreIran Launches New Corvette on Caspian
The Separ becomes Iran’s sixth combat-ready warship in the Caspian, the Iranian Fars news agency reported. It is a Paykan-class corvette, 47 meters in length and armed with surface-to-surface missiles and 76- and 40-millimeter guns. There is at least one other Paykan-class ship in the Caspian now, … Powered by WPeMatico
Read More2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 First Ride
I got a ride in the 755-horsepower Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Yup! A couple of hot laps around the big track at Willow Springs in the passenger seat with … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreIranian Caspian Naval Fleet Gets Home-grown Missile-launching Corvette
It is equipped with locally-made advance weapons, including surface-to-surface missiles, naval guns, and fire control radars capable of detecting fighter jets and cruise missiles, Tasnim news reported Tuesday. The new homegrown vessel officially joined the Iranian Navy at a ceremony in the northern … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreHere’s Your First “Exclusive” “Review” of the Corvette ZR1
It’s got 755 horsepower and it’s bound for Nurburgring glory. Live from the Los Angeles Auto Show, here’s an exclusive take on the Corvette ZR1. YouTube/CAR BROS. By Bob Sorokanich. Dec 4, 2017. The car journalism business is all about being first. If you can review a hot new car before your … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreCorvette ZR1: 8 things to know about its past and present
A Car and Driver review at the time said, “The present Corvette will doubtlessly be the last front-engine model,” predicting a mid-engined coupe by 1972 (the C3 retired in 1982). Chevrolet’s then-GM John DeLorean “pronounced the mid-engine version must be a functional sports/GT car, weighing in the … Powered by WPeMatico
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