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When it was introduced in 2009, the C6 Corvette ZR1 became the most powerful production car ever built by General Motors at the time, boasting a supercharged 6.2L LS9 V8 engine with 638 horsepower. This engine featured a Roots-type supercharger, 9.1:1 compression, and a dry-sump oil system, enabling the ZR1...
Chevrolet continued its tradition of introducing the Z06 variant a year after the base model with the C7 Corvette, which debuted in 2015. Unlike its C5 and C6 predecessors, the C7 Z06 introduced a removable roof panel and the first-ever convertible Z06, made possible by a newly engineered, high-strength aluminum...
The C7 ZR1, the fourth Corvette to carry the ZR1 name, was the most powerful Chevrolet production car at the time, featuring a 755-horsepower supercharged LT5 V8 engine—surpassed only by the later C8 ZR1 with over 1,000 hp. This example, finished in Sebring Orange, has just 367 miles and is...
The new 2025 Corvette ZR1 is currently generating a lot of hype, and it certainly deserves the attention it’s receiving right now. It’s really hard to ignore this groundbreaking American supercar, boasting 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb-ft of torque from its 5.5-liter twin-turbo flat-plane crank V8. It is capable of...
Built on the lightweight aluminum chassis of the Z06, the C6 Corvette ZR1 distinguishes itself with aggressively flared fenders, a prominent rear spoiler, massive twin side air intakes, and striking 19-inch front and 20-inch rear chromed forged wheels with a 20-spoke design. Behind those wheels are oversized, blue-painted calipers gripping...
Chevrolet’s all-new 2025 Corvette ZR1 is nothing short of a revelation. At its core lies a 5.5-liter twin-turbo flat-plane crank V8, based on the Z06’s LT6, that delivers an extraordinary 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb-ft of torque. It enables the ZR1 to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just...
When the Bugatti Veyron was officially introduced in 2005, it became the first production car to break the 250 mph barrier thanks to its 8.0-liter W16 quad-turbocharged producing 1,000 horsepower. That milestone cemented Bugatti’s place in history, and for years, four-figure horsepower remained the domain of million-dollar hypercars. Now, two...
The legendary L88 may have ended its production run in 1969, but Chevrolet engineers continued to push boundaries in 1970 with the introduction of the ultra-rare ZR1 Corvette. Designed for serious SCCA production-class and autocross competitors, the ZR1 remains highly prized among discerning Corvette collectors. This lightweight, track-oriented variant was...
The 2019 model year marked the final chapter for Chevrolet’s front-engine Corvette lineage, as the marque pivoted to a mid-engine layout beginning in 2020. Serving as a dramatic sendoff, the ZR1 emerged as a pinnacle of front-engine Corvette engineering—achieving 0–60 MPH acceleration in roughly three seconds and exceeding 200 MPH...
When the Bugatti Veyron was officially introduced in 2005, it became the first production car to break the 250 mph barrier thanks to its 8.0-liter W16 quad-turbocharged producing 1,000 horsepower. That milestone cemented Bugatti’s place in history, and for years, four-figure horsepower remained the domain of million-dollar hypercars. Now, two...
While the classic Chevrolet Corvette is admired for its styling and heritage, newer models offer far better comfort and safety. Classic Reflection Coachworks (CRC) of Lakewood, Washington, combined both by building retro-style Corvette bodies from fiberglass and carbon fiber mounted on modern Corvette platforms with updated interiors, drivetrains, and safety...
This 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, offered by its original owner through PCARMARKET, exemplifies Chevrolet’s continued push for performance leadership among American and international supercars. In line with previous Corvette generations, Chevrolet launched the high-performance Z06 in the C7’s second production year. However, the performance jump from the base C7 to...
To mark Corvette’s 50th anniversary in 2003, Chevrolet released a special edition that celebrated the C5’s success in redefining American performance. All 2003 models wore 50th anniversary badges, with most also featuring the logo inside. Standard features expanded to include leather power seats, fog lamps, dual-zone climate control, and more....
Chevrolet launched the Corvette Centennial Edition to mark its 100th anniversary in 2012. This special package was available across the Corvette lineup but only came in Carbon Flash Metallic paint, paired with Satin Black graphics, Satin Black wheels, and red brake calipers. The classic Corvette crossed flags also included 100...
Unveiled in 2020 to tremendous excitement, the eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette made history as the first production Corvette with a mid-engine layout—a dream long envisioned by the car’s original chief engineer, Zora Arkus-Duntov. In 2023, the revered Z06 variant returned, pushing performance boundaries even further with a 0 to 60 mph...
The second-generation Corvette debuted in 1963, with the shortest production run of any generation. That first year is especially coveted because of the split-window coupe, a one-year-only design. But the ’64 is no slouch—it’s part of the era when Zora Arkus-Duntov, the father of the Corvette’s performance legacy, took full...
Brook Weisblat, host of the popular YouTube channel DragTimes, has been racing the Corvette E-Ray on the drag strip. In their previous videos, the all-wheel-drive hybrid Corvette with 655 horsepower has already proven itself by keeping pace with the Porsche 911 Turbo S and beating a McLaren 600LT. This time...
When it was introduced, Chevrolet called the 2019 Corvette ZR1 its most powerful and advanced production car ever. It features a 6.2L supercharged LT5 V8 with 755 horsepower and 715 lb-ft of torque—thanks to GM’s first use of dual fuel injection, combining direct and port injection. Now available on Bring...
In a world where high-performance sports cars are pushing boundaries like never before, the battle for supremacy under $100,000 has been more intense. At the forefront are two standout contenders: the revolutionary mid-engine C8 Corvette and the unapologetically aggressive new BMW M2. Each offers its brand of speed, engineering, and...
This one-of-one 1960 Chevrolet Corvette convertible by County Corvette is one of the finest and most thought-out custom builds you might ever see. Though the body is a genuine 1960 Corvette, very little else is. This Corvette features a concours-level restoration with over $150,000 reportedly spent on bodywork alone. The...
The Porsche and Corvette have always approached performance from different philosophical angles. Porsche favors compact sophistication and precise engineering, while Corvette historically leaned into raw displacement and brute force. But with time—and the advent of the mid-engine C8 Corvette—the gap between their design philosophies has narrowed. Now, hybrid technology brings...
Reintroduced to the Corvette lineup in 2009, the ZR1 returned as the most powerful production vehicle ever offered by General Motors at the time, boasting a 638 HP supercharged 6.2L LS9 V8 engine. This powerplant featured a positive-displacement Roots-type supercharger with four-lobe rotors, 9.1:1 compression, and a 10.5-quart dry-sump oil...
The L88 Corvette, produced from 1967 to 1969, was the ultimate performance model one could buy straight off the showroom floor. Although it was officially rated at 430 horsepower, it was believed to generate around 550 horsepower and required premium 103-octane fuel. Developed as a homologation model for racing in...
The C5 Z06 has always stood at a unique crossroads. On one hand, it represents a dream car for many who grew up in the early 2000s—an affordable performance machine that still packed serious punch. On the other, it’s become a popular platform for builds ranging from pristine garage queens...
This Dallara-Corvette Daytona prototype (Chassis 004), now up for auction on Bring a Trailer, is a proven championship-winning race car. Built by Dallara as the fourth and final DP-01 chassis for the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, it was originally delivered to Wayne Taylor Racing and competed under the SunTrust...
The E-Ray is the first-ever hybrid Corvette, pairing a mid-mounted 6.2-liter LT2 V8 engine with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle and an electronic limited-slip differential to power the rear wheels. Meanwhile, the front wheels are driven by an electric motor connected to a 1.1-kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery. This setup delivers...
To honor the legacy of famous Chevrolet dealer and racer Don Yenko, Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) has been building some of the most powerful modern Chevrolets, including a limited-production, 1,000-horsepower Yenko/SC Stage II Corvette — like this 2019 Grand Sport currently listed for sale on Bring a Trailer. This particular...
When it comes to legendary American performance cars, the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Corvette are perennial rivals. Though they cater to different crowds, they’ve crossed paths for decades — at stoplights, drag strips, and car meets. The Corvette, introduced in 1953, was America’s first real sports car, blending speed and...
After the groundbreaking introduction of the eighth-generation Corvette — which finally brought a mid-engine layout and a new flat-plane crank V8 — Chevrolet unveiled the E-Ray for 2024. Positioned as a rival to modern hybrid supercars, the E-Ray uses a front-mounted 160-horsepower electric motor driving the front wheels as a...
