Mark Leofe Capayas, Author at CorvSport.com

Emelia Harford has made some wild modifications to her Chevrolet Corvette Z06, which fans have nicknamed “Nemo” due to its orange and white paint job. In her latest venture, she has gone all out and installed a nitrous kit in the car. Harford’s goal is to beat the current Corvette...

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1965 - C2 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe

This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe has been customized from the ground up, with a custom-built chassis using Art Morrison and C5 Corvette components, including front and independent rear suspension with competition-grade coilover shocks. It boasts a 6.0L GM LS2 all-aluminum crate engine under the hood, delivering power through a GM...

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1957 - C1 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie Convertible

This specific C1 Corvette boasts three highly sought-after performance options that were introduced in 1957. These include a 250 HP Rochester fuel-injected 283 CI V-8 engine, a 4-speed manual transmission, and a 4.11 Positraction differential. Only 284 Corvettes were manufactured with the fuel-injected engine that year, making it quite rare....

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C8 Corvette

Which Is The Better Sports Car: C8 Corvette Z51 Or Porsche Cayman GTS?

In the luxury sport coupe category, you’ll find some of the most sophisticated cars on the market, including models from Chevrolet and Porsche, like the C8 Corvette Z51 and Porsche Cayman GTS. What’s even more impressive is that these cars are available for less than $100,000. They offer both speed...

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C7 Corvette

1000HP C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Versus 1000HP Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye

Ronnie from the MotorTube YouTube channel drag races his C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for the first time and his opponent is a Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye, which has over 1,000 hp. Ronnie’s Corvette Z06 has $45,000 worth of upgrades, including a ProCharger, full titanium exhaust system, and various modifications that...

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1965 - C2 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: LS6-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This Silver Blue 1965 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is equipped with a 5.7-liter LS6 V8 engine that was taken from a 2004 Corvette Z06 and has been customized with a Comp Cams camshaft and valvetrain, ceramic coated headers, and a DeWitts aluminum radiator with a 16” electric cooling fan. The car...

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2007 – C6 Corvette

FOR SALE: 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 With TiKT Performance Upgrades

This C6-generation Chevrolet Corvette Z06 currently available on Collecting Cars is an eye-catching and extensively modified American performance coupe. This particular model has been upgraded with a number of highly desirable TiKT Performance enhancements. The exterior is finished in a striking red color with a gloss black roof and features...

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Aftermarket

Corvette Of The Day: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway Twin Turbo

This Callaway-tuned C4 Corvette boasts a 350ci (5.7-liter) V8 engine that has been twin-turbocharged and is capable of producing 390hp and 570lb-ft of torque. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox. The engine has been specially reworked and equipped with twin turbochargers and dual...

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C8 Corvette Z06

Sport Auto Takes The C8 Corvette Z06 For A Fast Hockenheim GP Lap

Watch as the Sport Auto team take a EU-spec 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for a hot lap around Hockenheim GP with Uwe Sener onboard. The Z06 managed to complete a lap of the Hockenheim GP in just 1 minute and 49.1 seconds in this video, proving to be faster than...

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Callaway

Corvette Of The Day: Record-Breaking 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway SledgeHammer

Reeves Callaway ordered this 1988 Corvette coupe with Regular Production Option code B2K from the dealer, which was then sent to Callaway Engineering in Old Lyme, Connecticut. There, it was transformed into the 51st Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette of that model year and chosen as the donor vehicle for Callaway’s...

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1963 - C2 Corvette

FOR SALE: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe

In 1963, the Chevrolet Corvette split-window coupe was a groundbreaking vehicle, setting the standard for American sports cars for decades to come. And this particular model, now up for sale, is a shining example of what made the C2 so legendary. This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette split-window coupe boasts a powerful...

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1966 - C2 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Big Tank Coupe

This particular 1966 Corvette is one of only 66 produced with a long-range fuel tank and one of just 15 built with the close-ratio Muncie M22 “Rock Crusher” 4-speed manual transmission. It was imported to Germany and was used a race car. The car has undergone a body-off restoration with...

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C8 Corvette Z06

Even The Ferrari 812 Superfast Is No Match Against The C8 Corvette Z06

YouTube channel DragTimes recently released a video featuring a quarter-mile drag race between a C8 Corvette Z06 and a Ferrari 812 Superfast at Bradenton Motorsports Park. Both cars have naturally aspirated powertrains, dual-clutch gearboxes, and mid-engine layouts. The Z06 has a V8 engine with 670 hp and 460 lb-ft of...

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1957 - C1 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: Supercharged 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

This yellow 1957 Chevrolet Corvette boasts white coves over black vinyl upholstery and is equipped with a replacement 350ci V8. The engine, reportedly sourced from a 1969 Corvette, features a high-performance B&M camshaft, roller timing chain, roller rocker arms, and cylinder head studs. A B&M 420 Mega Blower supercharger and...

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2013 – C6 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 CRC Split Window Coupe

This is a 2013 Corvette ZR1 that comes equipped with a unique 1963 Split Window carbon fiber mold body. It features a modified frame and aluminum chassis and was previously owned by Doug Graf, the owner of CRC. This car is powered by a supercharged 6.2L/727 HP LSA V-8 engine...

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C6 Corvette

Watch This C6 Corvette Flawlessly Drifts Until It Suffers From A Mechanical Breakdown

Collete Davis posts videos of modifying, racing and sometimes breaking sports cars, showing her skill with performance cars. In this new video, we can see her drifting her C6 Chevrolet Corvette in the Gambler series at E-Town Raceway. After drifting the car around the track, she faces problems during qualifying....

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2019 - C7 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: Modified 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe

This 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe was modified by Race Proven Motorsports of New Castle, Delaware with their Stage 4 Performance Package. The car features a modified supercharged and intercooled 6.2-liter LT5 V8 engine which achieved a peak output of 957 horsepower and 854 lb-ft of torque on a dyno run....

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C8 Corvette

Emelia Hartford Unboxes A New 1500HP Engine For Her C8 Corvette

In a recent video, Emelia Hartford unboxed a set of new automotive upgrades, including a brand-new engine and other powerful components, which she hopes will help her achieve her goal of achieving 7-second quarter-mile times with here C8 Corvette. Among the upgrades are a fixed and overhauled LT2 engine from...

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2021 - C8 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Lingenfelter Cunningham 60th Anniversary

The 60th Anniversary Cunningham Corvette is a limited edition model of only 60 units. It is inspired by the No. 3 car driven by John Fitch and Bob Grossman at the 1960 Le Mans, with special livery. It features modifications by Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, including a high-floor carbon fiber intake...

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Aftermarket

MotorWeek Puts The 2022 Callaway Corvette B2K 35th Anniversary Edition To The Test

MotorWeek takes a look at the 2022 B2K 35th Anniversary Edition Callaway Corvette as they push it to the limits at the Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, GA. Announced in March 2022, the B2K 35th Edition is purely an appearance package for the Z51 Corvette Stingray, with Callaway incorporating custom...

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1968 - C3 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 327/350 COPO Convertible

This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 327/350 convertible was custom-ordered with a COPO paint and trim combo of British Green exterior over Tobacco vinyl upholstery, which was not a factory offering for that model year. The car is powered by a 327ci V8 engine mated to a four-speed close-ratio manual transmission, and...

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1960 - C1 Corvette

FOR SALE: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette 283/290 Fuelie

Offered for sale on Bring A Trailer is this stunning 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, boasting a powerful Rochester fuel-injected 283ci V8 engine paired with a Borg Warner T-10 four-speed manual transmission. This car has been refurbished under previous ownership and has even won prestigious awards such as the NCRS Regional Top...

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2017 – C7 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pikes Peak Race Car

Professional race car driver Robb Holland built this 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to compete in the TA1 Class during the 2017 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, where it earned fourth place in its class and achieved the distinction of being the fastest Corvette to complete the course. Equipped with a supercharged...

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C8 Corvette Z06

Here’s What Its Like To Own A C8 Corvette Z06

Watch this new video from EddieX as he shows us 2023 Corvette Z06 which he have been using as a daily driver for three months now!...

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1962 - C1 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible

This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is a custom-built convertible that spared no expense. It boasts a Street Shop custom chassis, a 383 CI fuel-injected V-8 engine, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The white exterior is complemented by a black canvas convertible top, and the Al Knoch retro custom red...

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1976 - C3 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod

The 1976 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Restomod is a remarkable creation by Hungarian restomod specialists, Protourergarage. This particular C3 Corvette restomod is the first of two that the firm has produced and features the original fiberglass bodyshell, but with modern Corvette components. It incorporates a C3 and C5 Corvette hardware chassis...

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2019 - C7 Corvette

FOR SALE: 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe ZTK 3ZR

Nowadays, the C7 Corvette ZR1 are seeing high prices in auction sites such as Bring A Trailer. After all, Chevy produced only a limited number of examples of the most powerful front-engine Corvettes ever produced boasting 755 horsepower and 715 lb ft of torque and will definitely not be making...

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C8 Corvette Z06

Can A Lucid Air Beat The 2023 Corvette Z06 Beat In Edmunds’ U-Drag Race?

The Edmunds team is pitting the 2023 Corvette Z06 against the Lucid Air Grand Touring in a head-to-head battle. The test includes a standing quarter mile, a braking and high-speed cornering test, and a rolling quarter. The Lucid Air Grand Touring is a luxury electric sedan powered by a pair...

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Specter

Corvette Of The Day: Specter Werkes/Sports 2008 Corvette GTR

This 2008 C6 Chevrolet Corvette has been extensively modified by Specter Werkes/Sports of Troy, Michigan to achieve greater power and speed. The LS3 V8 engine has been stroked to 6.8 liters with a Callies Performance Products 4340-forged crankshaft, Manley forged connecting rods, Mahle forged pistons, and various other supporting modifications....

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2022 - C8 Corvette

A 2022 C8 Corvette With Titanium Exhaust Definitely Sounds Good!

The stock V8 of the C8 Corvette is already loud enough but the Paragon Performance titanium exhaust will definitely crank up its volume to the next volume. More importantly, this exhaust will make its V8 sound cleaner and more aggressive while keeping its classic American sound profile, which you can...

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Corvette Of The Day: Record-Breaking 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway SledgeHammer

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Corvette Of The Day: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Big Tank Coupe

Even The Ferrari 812 Superfast Is No Match Against The C8 Corvette Z06

Corvette Of The Day: Supercharged 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 CRC Split Window Coupe

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Corvette Of The Day: Modified 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe

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Corvette Of The Day: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Lingenfelter Cunningham 60th Anniversary

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FOR SALE: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette 283/290 Fuelie

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