News & Views for Corvette Enthusiasts
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 may be the most extreme production ‘Vette ever. Out of the box, its 6.2-liter supercharged V8 produces 755 horsepower and 715 pound-feet of torque, and its top speed is expected to be 212 mph. But Hennessey Performance is working on a way to squeeze even more … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreWhere eventually, the human driver wouldn’t need the adjustments of the machine to enjoy their Corvette at its maximum limit. “But we’re not going to be first to market in that.” Stay tuned to GMAuthority for the latest in Corvette news, Chevrolet performance updates, and even the latest from GM’s … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThe 2019 Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 was unveiled just last month at the Dubai Motor Show. This reveal was a big one in that the ZR1 is basically a supercar that highly demonstrates the renown legacy of the Corvette. The difference is that this model features the highest power numbers, most advanced … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreIn the interim, I was recently conversing with the keeper of knowledge on all things Corvette, which would be Franz Estereicher. The conversation turned to how it seems that when it comes to all things Corvette—especially the historical aspects—fact and fiction sometimes intertwine until one day fiction is … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreAlthough the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 leaked early on a magazine cover and we knew that GM was working on some sort of higher performance sports car thanks to the many spy shots and video, the company did a great job of keeping the new LT5 V8 engine a secret until the car made its grand … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreNEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — As News 8’s Gr8 Holiday Give marches on towards the December 16th deadline, Club Corvette of Connecticut made a big donation to the morning team Monday. Club members stopped by the News 8 studios with around 175 toys. That’s in addition to 75 car-load fulls of … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThe Formula 1 L70-15 tires that were mated with 8.5-inch-wide ET Uni-Lug wheels were actually destined for a pick-up truck that belonged to the editor of Hot Rod Industry News, then a Petersen service publication. He’d sweet-talked me into scamming them, but much to my chagrin (tongue-in-cheek … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreROSAMOND, California—755 hp is a number many didn’t believe would ever be available on a road car. Yet there is a host of road-going supercars that are members of the 700 club, the newest being the 2019 Corvette ZR1. However, where other club members rely on mid-engine traction, the Corvette … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreTurned on its side, a wheel missing, various engine items thrown about, and the passenger seat ejected. How any person could walk away from such a horrific crash is mindboggling, but that’s exactly how things went for the unknown driver of the Chevy Corvette Z06 that you see above. As of now … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreWhile its upgraded looks are one thing that are seriously enticing — I don’t know about you, boys and girls, but I love the high wing — there’s a little something spicy going on here. And, yes, it’s related to the supercharged V8 powerplant that churns out about 750 horsepower. A bonus clip of the ZR1 … Powered by WPeMatico
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