News & Views for Corvette Enthusiasts
On Monday, April 2nd, someone posted an ad on Craigslist, letting the world know to be on the lookout for a black 1962 Corvette that was stolen from his father’s storage facility. There isn’t much information contained within the ad, save for a photo of the car and a description of the contents besides the … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreAnd since Mike is an enthusiast himself, the first thing he thought of after taking delivery of his shiny new Sebring Orange Corvette was “what would this thing make on the dyno?” And we’re glad he did. While we know that the 6.2-liter LT5 makes 755 horsepower and 715 lb-ft of torque at the brochure, … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreWith 755 hp, the 2019 Corvette ZR1 is one the most powerful production cars on the planet. As these cars start trickling into owners’ hands, it was only a matter of time before someone slapped this LT5-powered ‘Vette on a chassis dyno to see how much of that 755 hp it brings to the pavement. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThe fact that Cadillac will source the twin-turbo engine at the same Performance Build Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky where Chevy sources engines for the Corvette is what led to the speculation. There are also rumors that Chevrolet will offer a twin-turbocharged V-8 for its next Corvette, the C8. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreIf you are wishing for something similar, we have great news for you because this is exactly what had happened earlier today. A video of a Corvette C7 ZR1 on the Dyno has surfaced online and it is the first one ever to get its power tested. So how good is it? We would love to spoil the result for you but … Powered by WPeMatico
Read More2019 Corvette ZR1crushes dyno with 670hp at the wheels … The sexy orange 2019 Corvette ZR1 you see here is said to be VIN 4 and the very first manual transmission ZR1 delivered. The ZR1 … The good news is that the ZR1 put down 668hp on its dyno runs along with a whopping 644 lb-ft of torque. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreSicilia, who also is a member of the 56-year-old Mahoning Valley Corvette Club, which is in partnership with the Super Cruise, spoke recently about the event’s major sponsors and the many attractions. An estimated 80,000 people are expected at the cruise, he said, noting that proceeds will go to the … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreOverturned Corvette causes gas leak on Waialae Ave. Saturday … Just before 1:45 p.m. Saturday, a Corvette overturned in a two-car accident on Waialae Avenue. … HFD said, in the accident, the Corvette hit a tile wall which damaged a synthetic natural gas meter that serviced a nearby apartment. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreJamie and Kenny Chuculate (back center, from left) discuss their custom-made, award-winning 2007 Z51 Corvette coupe with car enthusiasts during the Corvette Expo in … (Bonnie Vculek / Enid News & Eagle) … The 26th annual Corvette Expo is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 7 at Chisholm Trail Expo Center. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreIt didn’t take but 4.5 seconds after Cadillac unveiled the CT6 V-Sport before word spread about that Chevy will use that 4.2-liter, Biturbo, V-8 in the upcoming mid-engined Zora ZR1 Chevy Corvette. After all, why not? It has 550 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque, right? Well, those rumors were put … Powered by WPeMatico
Read More