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2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Review By TheStraightPipes

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2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Review By TheStraightPipes

Despite the uncertainties that plagued the production of the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, it is finally out! The new American supercar stands out with its all-new 5.5-liter LT6, which has the highest horsepower, naturally aspirated V8 engine equipped on any production car. It is also equipped with an all-new flat-plane crankshaft design...

Low Mileage 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition For Sale!

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Low Mileage 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition For Sale!

Today, the 1978 Corvette Indy Pace Car continues to hold its value far better than most other Corvettes from that era. It’s not uncommon to see individuals, many of whom have probably dreamed of owning one of these beautiful machines for decades and pay a good price for the chance to own one...

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Rare 1955 Corvette Convertible to Cross Auction Block!

Rare 1955 Corvette Convertible to Cross Auction Block With each passing year, it becomes less and less common to spot an original, first-generation Corvette on the open road. Yes, there are still plenty out there, but between parts availability, aging hardware, and even consumer enthusiasm, it seems that the early...

Corvette Of The Day: 2003 Italdesign Moray Corvette

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Corvette Of The Day: 2003 Italdesign Moray Corvette

The Moray project, which was presented at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, embodies the homage that Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro wish to pay to the fifty-year era of the Chevrolet Corvette, the supreme symbol of the American sports car. Realized without hesitation on Corvette mechanics and chassis, the outcome of...

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs 2018 McLaren 720S

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2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs 2018 McLaren 720S

The 2019 ZR1 was powered by Chevrolet’s exclusive LT5 supercharged engine. This 6.2L V-8 engine advanced Corvette’s supercharging legacy, which began with the 2009 sixth-generation ZR1 and continued with the 2015 seventh-generation Z06. Rated at an SAE-certified 755 horsepower (563 kW) and 715 lb -ft (969 Nm) of torque, the LT5 delivered the highest engine output ever for a Chevrolet production...

Corvette Of The Day: 2012 Geiger Corvette ZR1

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Corvette Of The Day: 2012 Geiger Corvette ZR1

At the Essen Motor Show 2012, German tuner Geiger Cars showcased their highly-tuned version of the Corvette ZR1. The ZR1’s LS9 supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine was treated to a host of new components which boosted the ZR1’s standard 638 horsepower and 604 pound-feet of torque to 730 horsepower and 700...

2021 C8 Corvette Convertible In-Depth Review

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2021 C8 Corvette Convertible In-Depth Review By TheStraightPipes

In addition to the coupe model, the 2021 Corvette Stingray was also offered as a hardtop convertible. The Stingray’s convertible design drew inspiration from military fighter craft from that era. The car’s tonneau cover features aerodynamically shaped nacelles that were reminiscent of the housings surrounding the engines on fighter aircraft...

2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Daytona 500 Pace Car

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Corvette Of The Day: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Daytona 500 Pace Car

The Corvette Z06 that served as the Daytona 500 pace car was mechanically identical to those available at Chevrolet dealerships. It was the fastest vehicle ever offered by Chevrolet and General Motors. With 505 horsepower (377 kw) and 470 lb.-ft. of torque (637 Nm) from its 7.0L all-aluminum, racing-inspired engine,...

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs 2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo

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2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs 2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo

At the heart of the 2015 Corvette Z06 was a new LT4 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine. The LT4 was SAE-certified at 650 horsepower (485 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 650-lb-ft of torque (881 Nm) at 3,600 rpm. On the other hand, we have a 2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo that packs a...

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Building a Corvette-powered DeLorean DMC-12

Food for Thought: Why not Build a Corvette-Powered DeLorean DMC-12 There have been few cars in automotive history more iconic than John DeLorean’s DMC-12. When the car showed up in the early 1980s, it became an almost overnight sensation. When it showed up as Doc Brown’s time machine in 1985s...

TheStraightPipes Reviews The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

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TheStraightPipes Reviews The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

The 2019 Z06 was powered by a furious 6.2-liter, supercharged V8 pumps out 650 hp and 650 pound-feet of torque. But still it is one of the most ideal sports cars you can buy that year for under $80,000. The guys from TheStraightPipes managed to get their hands on a...

This 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Z51 Performance Package Is Now On Sale

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This 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Z51 Performance Package Is Now On Sale

In 2020, the Z51 Performance Package was offered for customers who are looking to have a faster Corvette. When equipped with the package, your C8 Corvette can go from 0-60 mph in under three seconds, which is the fastest of any entry Corvettes ever made. Opting for the Z51 package...

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Our Favorite C7 Corvette Rims

When the C7 Corvette debuted prior to the 2014 model year, it was quite clear that the newest iteration of the Corvette was intended to personify cutting-edge aggression, with a side of tenacity. Not only did the C7 look the part, but it also performed brilliantly, both on the street,...

Comparing The C8 Corvette Against A Porsche 992

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Comparing The C8 Corvette Against A Porsche 992

The folks at RacerX round up two of the best bang for the buck sports cars you can buy right now a C8 Corvette and Porsche 992. Both of these cars have mid-engine setup and their prices are very close. But which of these two is better? Watch the video...

Corvette Of The Day: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Z51 Performance Package

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Corvette Of The Day: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Z51 Performance Package

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Corvette Of The Day: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

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Corvette Of The Day: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

While not a new concept for the 2017 model year, Chevrolet continued to offer the Stingray with a number of different trim packages that enabled consumers to “customize” their cars interior, exterior and performance trims. For consumers looking to improve of the handling and performance of their Corvette Stingray, they...

A C7 Corvette Z06 Takes On European Sports Cars

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A C7 Corvette Z06 Takes On European Sports Cars

Identified as “the most track-capable Corvette ever,” there is no doubt that Chevrolet had a singular focus when they built the C7 Z06 Corvette: to create a track-ready super-car that shared the DNA of its C7.R race car counterpart. In this video, we get to see a C7 Corvette Z06 taking on...

C8 Corvette parked next to Lime Rock Park Signage

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70th Corvette Celebration at the VSCCA Historic Festival

On a beautiful late summer weekend, Lime Rock Park celebrated its 40th running of the Historics. This coincided with the 70th anniversary of the iconic Corvette. A top-flight team of enthusiasts put together a mind-boggling array of Chevrolet’s best. General Motors and heavy-hitting collectors joined forces to help create a...

Corvette Of The Day: 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

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Corvette Of The Day: 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Although the big announcement for 2018 was the introduction of the Carbon 65 Edition Corvette, the engineers at Corvette were still looking at ways to refine and improve upon the base model coupe, convertible and Grand Sport models. Most of the options offered in earlier iterations of the C7 Stingray were carried forward...

How To Transform Your Corvette Into a 725+ HP Monster

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How To Transform Your Corvette Into a 725+ HP Monster

ProCharger Superchargers introduced the world’s first supercharger kit for the C8 Corvette and this time around they are now offering it to customers who are looking to get more power out of their new Corvettes. Watch how the team was able to pull off such an amazing feat! ...

Corvette Of The Day: 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

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Corvette Of The Day: 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

In 2010, for anyone that still needed more horsepower than even the Z06 could offer (and for anyone that could afford the six-figure price-tag that came with it), Chevrolet again offered the C6 ZR1 Corvette as the flagship of the Corvette fleet. This behemoth Corvette once more featured the supercharged 6.2 liter, 376...

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Best Bang For The Buck C6 Corvette!

For many car enthusiasts out there, they believe that the C5 Corvette is one of the best bang for the buck sports car you can buy. But these days, the C6 Corvette is slowly taking that reputation away as more and more performance automotive enthusiast are looking to the sixth-generation...

Corvette Of The Day: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

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Corvette Of The Day: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

Interestingly, the 1970 Corvette’s arrival would come at a time when, despite the Corvette’s incredible popularity, it was simultaneously falling under increasing scrutiny for its general lack of overall production value and build quality. In 1970, Road & Track Magazine surveyed 177 Corvette owners and found most agreed that “the worst thing...

2020 C8 Corvette vs Shelby American F-150 Super Snake

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2020 C8 Corvette vs Shelby American F-150 Super Snake

The C8 Corvette with Chevrolet’s next-generation 6.2-liter, small-block, 6.2-liter, naturally-aspirated LT2 V8 engine. The LT2 engine produces 495 horsepower (369 kW) and 470-lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque when equipped with the C8 Stingray’s optional performance exhaust. So equipped, the C8 base coupe and convertible produced more horsepower and torque than any...

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Why The C8 Corvette Is Worth The Hype!

With the new C8 Corvette, we finally have an incredible machine that’s so hard to find fault with, especially if you consider that its price starts at just $60,000. In this video, we have Tom Voelk, an award-winning automotive contributor to The New York Times, talk about the mid-engine Corvette...

Bid Now To Own This 37-Mile 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

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Bid Now To Own This 37-Mile 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Powered by a unique, supercharged LS9 6.2L engine, the 2011 ZR1 continued to remain the fastest, most powerful production car ever offered by Chevrolet up to that point in the automotive manufacturer’s history. PCARMARKET is currently offering a 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 that has only been driven for 37 miles. Yes,...

Corvette Of The Day: 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

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Corvette Of The Day: 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

The 2013 Corvette Z06 featured a 505 horsepower, 470 lb-ft of torque V8 engine and is paired to a light-weight, aluminum chasing, creating a Corvette that was truly inspired by its race-car counterpart, the Corvette C6.R. Also new for the 2013 Z06 was a ten-spoke wheel design was introduced (18-inch...

Black Corvette Crashes At South Georgia Motorplex

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Black Corvette Crashes At South Georgia Motorplex

Sometimes when you enter a race things will not go as you expect them to be and that is the case with this particular Corvette. In this video, a black Corvette crashes unto the railings as it appears to lose control after launching. Fortunately, the driver was okay and the...

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FOR SALE: A 2008 Corvette Z06 Coupe

FOR SALE: A 2008 Corvette Z06 Coupe in Velocity Yellow! Even though summer is quickly coming to a close, this is still an amazing time to purchase your first (or next) Corvette…and boy do we have one for you to consider! This car, a 2008 Chevy Corvette Z06 Coupe, is...

Corvette Of The Day: 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Jake Edition

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Corvette Of The Day: 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Jake Edition

Chevrolet designers have created the Corvette Jake Edition Concept, a special Grand Sport convertible concept vehicle that celebrates Corvette’s racing spirit. The Corvette Jake Edition is a Grand Sport Coupe, with Z06 wheels featuring the Competition Gray finish. The matte Jake hood graphic from the GT1 commemorative model adds a...