The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 represented a significant milestone for the Corvette brand, marking the pinnacle of its 66-year production history and signaling the conclusion of the era of front-engine hyper-Corvettes. The distinctive LT5 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine resided proudly under its hood, pushing the Corvette’s supercharging legacy to unprecedented...
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The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was designed and engineered to be a “precision tool” for the race track. While the DNA of every modern Corvette evolved from its racing car heritage, the new Z06 has blurred the lines between street car and race car to such an extent that it...
The 2017 Corvette Z06 was once more offered to consumers who were looking for a car with more power and performance than either the base Stingray or Grand Sport could provide. As before, the car was praised as “the most powerful production Corvette of all time.” This distinction was certainly warranted, and...
In a recent AutotopiaLA video, we get to have a closer look at a track-ready C6 Corvette that seamlessly merges power, precision, and racing heritage. The strategy was to enhance rather than alter the car, supercharging the LS3 engine to an impressive 656 horsepower. Race-inspired suspension modifications included Penske double-adjustable...
In its entire history, there have been few model years that were so widely anticipated as the 1990 Corvette ZR-1. Although the ZR-1 had originally been slated for a midyear-1989 release, it had been delayed until the 1990 model year because of engineering and design refinements that prevented it from...
While it was not the rarest Corvette Pace Car Replica ever manufactured by GM, the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Replica was – and remains – one of the most desirable pace car replicas ever made. This is primarily due to the fact that this replica is nearly identical to...
The L88 was a special option package developed under the direction of Zora Arkus-Duntov, director of GM’s performance division. First introduced in 1967, the L88 Corvette featured a highly modified version of Chevy’s 427-cubic-inch V-8 engine. Although this engine received a factory horsepower rating of 435, actual engine output was somewhere between 540 and 580 horsepower, giving the “stock”...
The Tesla Model S Plaid has gained a reputation among internet enthusiasts as a formidable contender in drag racing, often outperforming gasoline-powered supercars priced twice as high. Equipped with three motors, the Model S Plaid boasts a total output of 1,020 horsepower and 1,420 Nm of torque. In a recent...
When it was unveiled, the Corvette C8 Z06 took the world by storm and it was quickly compared to its European rivals. The 2023 Z06 was designed and engineered to be a “precision tool” for the race track. While the DNA of every modern Corvette evolved from its racing car heritage, the...
The L88 was a special option package developed under the direction of Zora Arkus-Duntov, director of GM’s performance division. First introduced in 1967, the L88 Corvette featured a highly modified version of Chevy’s 427-cubic-inch V-8 engine. Although this engine received a factory horsepower rating of 435, actual engine output was somewhere between 540 and 580 horsepower, giving the “stock” L88...
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...
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 marked a significant milestone for the Corvette brand, representing the pinnacle of its 66-year production history and signaling the end of the era of front-engine hyper-Corvettes. Its hood proudly housed the distinctive LT5 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine, elevating the Corvette’s supercharging legacy to unprecedented levels...
Launched in mid-2016 for the 2017 model year, the Grand Sport returned to the growing Corvette model lineup after a 20-year hiatus with performance more than worthy of the radical, track-only Grand Sports campaigned under Zora Arkus-Duntov in the early 1960s. Underneath its bold exterior, the 2017 Grand Sport is...
Not many cars back in 2014 could boast a 200-plus-mph run on their resumes, but thanks to Hennessey Performance, the 2014 Corvette Stingray rightfully laid claim to this remarkable feat. Straight from the factory, the base C7 Corvette Stingray’s total output came to 455 hp, making it a 180-mph road...
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 marked a significant milestone for the Corvette brand, representing the pinnacle of its 66-year production history and signaling the end of the era of front-engine hyper-Corvettes. Beneath its hood, the distinctive LT5 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine proudly resided, elevating the Corvette’s supercharging legacy to unprecedented...
In this video from Police Pursuits on YouTube, there’s a Corvette driver who didn’t waste time in quickly escaping the authorities. In the video below, you can see the Arkansas State Police (which has shown time and again how good they are at chasing down and stopping fleeing suspects) following...
In 2012, the 2013 Corvette ZR1 was announced as the official pace car for the Indy 500 event, making it the 11th Corvette model to serve as the official pace car for prestigious racing event, marking a fitting farewell for the last-production-year C6 variant. The Indy pace car featured a...
The seventh generation Corvette marked a significant era for America’s Sports Car. Not only was it the final generation to feature the front engine, rear-wheel drive layout that defined the car, but it also introduced various special edition models. Among these, two standout options were the Grand Sport and the...
The ‘Carbon Edition’ was made exclusive to Australia and New Zealand, and GMSV dealers nationwide were each given just one vehicle. The Carbon Edition started out as a C8 Corvette 3LT coupe, but it received unique enhancements, including machined grey Trident wheels, brake calipers that match the car’s color, a...
Over 3,000 hours of labor have been invested into this striking custom 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. The exterior boasts eye-catching Candy Tangerine paint with airbrushed flames across the hood, radiator shroud, air cleaner, valve covers, and custom-fabricated sheet-metal door and interior trim panels. Built on a high-quality Jamison’s tube chassis with...
In this video, we get to see an interesting comparison between two 80s icons, one is a Chevy C4 Corvette and the other is a Porsche 944 Turbo. TFLclassics examined these vintage cars closely and conducted a drag race to determine the faster one. Before the race, let’s delve into...
The 2023 Corvette Z06 is often considered a viable supercar alternative, offering performance levels comparable to supercars at a relatively affordable price. But can it beat the another American top dog in a drag race? That’s what we’re about to find out in this drag race organized by carwow as...
For the 2017 model year, Chevrolet unveiled the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport at the Geneva Auto Show. The all-new 2017 Corvette Grand Sport was the culmination of the car’s motorsports-bred pedigree. Like the 2015 Corvette C7.R Pro race car, the new Grand Sport combined a lightweight architecture, a track-honed aerodynamics...
The popularity of Resto Modding continues to give rise to stunning creations like this 1956 Chevrolet Corvette convertible. Besides the new upgrades, this car has some extra touches that might not be obvious at first. The Jim Meyer Racing Products suspension parts, with a Ford 9-inch rear, special front A-arms,...
Chevrolet made waves by introducing the mid-engine design in the C8 Corvette, marking a departure from its predecessors. Now, the spotlight is on the E-Ray, positioned between the Stingray and the Z06, bringing significant changes to the lineup. Equipped with a front-wheel electric motor and a robust 6.2L LT2 V8,...
Manufactured on November 17, 1966, this 1967 Chevrolet Corvette coupe found its initial owner in Dr. Bill Geen of California, who raced it in various motorsport events. Dr. Geen, in collaboration with Greg Pickett, co-founded Pickett Racing in the early 1970s. Together, they use the car for SCCA A-Production road...
Chevrolet turned heads with the mid-engine layout of the C8 Corvette, a departure from its predecessors. Now, it’s the E-Ray’s turn to bring major changes, fitting between the Stingray and the Z06. It has a front wheel electric motor, and a big 6.2L LT2 V8 that together pumps out a...
This original 1959 Corvette was ordered with the best options from the factory to make it a highly competitive racing car. It is finished in Solid Black, complemented by red leather interior and a white convertible top. It is equipped with the most powerful engine on the Corvette’s factory options...
Upon its debut, the Chevrolet C8 Corvette instantly gained praise for its transformation from a front-engined to a mid-engined sports car featuring an innovative design that rivals the more expensive offerings from Europe. The C8 Corvette is powered by a 6.2 liter, small-block V8 engine dubbed the LT2, it is...
The C7 ZR1 continued Corvette’s trend of pushing boundaries by introducing the supercharged LT5 V8 engine. This supercharged V8, with a 2.65-liter blower, surpassed the Z06’s LT4 mill by about 50% in size. The carbon fiber hood, incorporating both direct and port fuel injection systems, surrounds the engine, revealing the...































