The Corvette Blog

Corvette Engine in other Cars

Rob — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:35:40 +0000

A recent Popular Mechanics review of the upcoming Pontiac G8 mentions rumors of an future model with a 400-plus horsepower Corvette LS3 engine and a six-speed manual transmission. Of course, I am not saying this is going to happen, but what do you Corvette fans think of having a Corvette engine in a differnt model. Should a Corvette engine be Corvette specific, or just another engine that GM shares across it’s brands?

Corvette ZR1 200MPH

Scott — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:09:29 +0000

Chevrolet has announced details of the 2009 Corvette ZR1 with the promise of an American supercar that will establish new benchmarks for production-based power and performance. Coming almost two decades after the official launch of the Corvette ZR1 at the Geneva Auto Show in 1989, the 2009 ZR1 features a long list of specialized components that include extensive use of carbon-fiber paneling and an all-new LS9 supercharged 6.2L V-8 that’s expected to create 620 horsepower with around 595 lb.-ft. of torque. Though full performance specs will not be released until the vehicle’s summer 2008 launch draws closer, predictions are that the new ZR1 will be the first production Corvette to achieve a top speed of at least 200 mph, making it the the most powerful and fastest automobile ever produced by General Motors and giving it the performance to claim dominance over foreign competition like the Porsche 911 GT2, the Ferrari 599 and the Lamborghini LP640.

Corvette Z06 featured on “Ultimate Factories” series

Rob — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:43:56 +0000

The Corvette Z06 will be featured on the National Geographic Channel on November 29th. The show will air at 10:00 pm this Thursday.

More than 50,000 people a year visit the Bowling Green facility to see Corvettes being built, but “the “Ultimate Factories” crew was able to capture a lot of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into making this great vehicle,” said plant manager Wil Cooksey Jr.

Building the Z06 requires attention to detail. For example, each 505-horsepower, LS7 V-8 engine is hand built and autographed by the worker who assembled it.

The 2008 Corvette Z06 has a starting price of $71,000. Estimated fuel economy is 15 mpg city and 24 highway.

If you do not get the National Geographic channel you can view the trailer for this show on the Internet at http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid192889067/bctid1309638525

Corvette Museum Expansion begins

Rob — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:58:57 +0000

work has started on preparing the location for a 47,000-square-foot expansion of the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green. Preps are scheduled to be complete in the spring, with construction of the facility expected to start shortly there after.

The expansion will add 47,000 square feet to the existing 69,000 square feet and will include a library-archives, an expanded gift store and a conference center with a seating capacity of 400. The center also can be used to display 50 additional cars.

It also will add a dedicated area for inspection, display and pickup of special-delivery Corvettes people order from the General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant.

20th Anniversary of the first Callaway Twin Turbo Vette

Scott — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:00:38 +0000

2007 is the 20th anniversary of the first Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette. From 1987 through 1991 the limited-edition, factory-endorsed supercar was sold by GM dealers under dealer code RPO B2K. During those years over 500 of these Callaway Corvettes were sold.

20 years later is it time to re-look at these special edition Corvettes and wonder where they are now and how many still exist.

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Corvette FunFest

Scott — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:12:30 +0000

If you have never been to the Corvette Funfest hosted and sponsored by Mid America Motorworks, you need to make sure that you mark September 19th-21st on your calander for next year.

Corvette Funfest was founded 14 years ago by Mike Yager, the founder of Mid America Motorworks to show his appreciate for the Corvette and the Corvette entusiats. The 2007 Funfest drew over 15,000 Corvettes and over 45,000 attendees.

If you are a Corvette owner or enthusiast, do not miss next years event.

Corvette…The State Car of Kentucky?

Rob — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:41:58 +0000

State Rep. C.B. Embry wants to enshrine the Corvette as Kentucky’s official state sports car.

Launched in 1953, the Corvette is manufactured solely in Warren County, Kentucky. It is not the only car manufactured in Kentucky, hence the naming it as the Official Sports Car, not official vehicle.

Embry does not yet have a co-spoonsor of the bill, but expects broad support once the legislature returns in January.

The 2008 Corvette Blue Devil

Scott — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:53:02 +0000

Autocar.co.uk has an article about the 2008 Corvette Blue Devil. The article says it will go on sale in late 2008 for around £85,000, about 173,705 USD.

The 6.2-litre V8 engine said to be powering it will produce around 650bhp and propel the car to 60mph in only 3.5 seconds and then on well past 200mph.

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Small 2008 Corvette Review at Marketwatch.com

Scott — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:48:24 +0000

On the shores of Lake Sebago, NY GM brought together virtually all that is new, including the 2008 Corvette for the New Year for a group of journalists to drive and look over.

There is nothing here that is really new, but thought I would point it out as well as the writer, Ron Amadon, says some nice things about the new car.

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Corvette meant to be driven, couple say.

Rob — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:43:28 +0000

A recent article in the Indian Star Press told the story of a couple who have put over 11000 miles on their new 2007 Corvette since they bought it in March.

I know there are many Corvette owners who have drive their Corvette on a daily basis and have racked up even more miles.

Post a comment and let me know how many miles you drive your Corvette per year and how many miles you have on your Corvette.