News & Views for Corvette Enthusiasts
When a Lego enthusiast combines his passion with a desire to own an iconic 1969 Corvette, the end result is nothing short of stunning. In much the same way as a life-sized restorer would toil over wiring, hoses and proper fit and finish, a Lego enthusiast named “Brickdater” spent many hours fitting and … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MorePeople have been coming to the National Corvette Museum (NCM) for decades to look at some of the most memorable Corvettes on the planet. Now, thanks to the NCM’s Corvette Ride program, attendees can make their own memories by taking a ride in several of the Corvettes on-hand at the museum … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreCadillac’s new biturbocharged V8 is a brutal thing – at least on paper. Under the hood of the new CT6 V-Sport, the 4.2-liter turbo units produces a whopping 550 horsepower (410 kilowatts) and 627 pound-feet (850 Newton-meters) of torque. That type of performance, paired with the fact that it will be … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreIt is reportedly the most technologically-advanced V-8 ever built by General Motors. The 4.2’s power figures eclipse those found on the lower trim levels of the current Chevrolet Corvette, long GM’s flagship car, which makes 460 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque, leading some to speculate that … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreProduction of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 began earlier this month and with Rick Hendrick having paid nearly a million dollars for the rights to the first example of the 755 horsepower supercar, C7 ZR1 #0001 was built to the desired specifications of the legendary NASCAR team owner. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreFor a while now, we’ve been speculating that the so-called mid-engine C8 Corvette spotted testing recently is actually a Cadillac—or there is a Cadillac-based variant at the very least. There is more than just anecdotal proof to lend credence to the theory and we now have another very compelling piece … Powered by WPeMatico
Read More“The recent passing of our good friend Dave Ressler inspired Carolyn and me to donate our 35th Anniversary Corvette he once gifted to my mom, Nellie, and me,” Craig Jackson said in a news release. “We auctioned it in Scottsdale to honor the memory of Dave as well as Greg Mauzy, two great … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreBut word spread and before they knew it, members of local Corvette clubs were lining up to help make sure the 16 year-old had a birthday celebration he’d never forget. “They brought 15 or 20 cars up there. So they came from Temple, Waco, I’m not even sure where all they came from but the smile on … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreWith a new mid-engine Corvette — and potentially more versions of the existing generation Vette — on the horizon, speculation pointed to the sports car getting a twin-turbo powerplant of some sort (V6 rumors also have floated), and the Cadillac 4.2-liter seemed to fit on paper. According to de Nysschen, … Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreOther creditors include JTM Motorsports of Deerpark, which is owed more than $59,000 related to the Corvette; the Town of Crawford, which is owed more than $51,000 for taxes and other debts; and Maines Paper and Food Service, which is owed nearly $38,000. Teutul said he will begin receiving … Powered by WPeMatico
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