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Chevrolet Commemorates 50 Years of Corvettes and Astronauts


50 Years of Corvettes and Astronauts

Alan B. Shepard (center) with GM Styling President William L. Mitchell (left) and Chevrolet General Manager Edward N. Cole (right) with Shepard's 1962 Corvette.

On May 5, 1961, Alan B. Shepard became the first American to travel into outer space. When he returned to terra firma, Shepard got behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette – and the legends of America's favorite sports car and spacemen have been intertwined ever since.

On May 7, 2011, approximately 30 of America's surviving astronauts are expected to gather at Cocoa Beach, Fla., where they will participate in a parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of Shepard's historic sub-orbital flight. Fittingly, they will be driven in Corvettes representing all six design generations built since the famed sports car's 1953 debut.Read more

Full Specs and Pricing for the 2010 Corvette Z06 Released!

by Justin Hubbell on Mon, 2009-07-20 14:47


Corvette Z06

The 505hp (377kW) Z06 will run at $75,235 when it launches. The Z06 will come with a new launch control system and side airbags as standard. If you go for the top-end 3LZ package, you will get powered sports seats for both driver and passenger. A new Cashmere interior with Corvette logo embroidery is also available.

Colors include: the full Corvette color palette, with eight colors including Arctic White, Crystal Red Metallic and the new Torch Red offered, as well. Designed as a daily driver sports car, the Z06 will also come equipped with high-intensity discharge headlights, fog lamps, leather trim, dual-zone air conditioning, a heads-up-display with track modes and a g-meter as standard.

The engine of choice is the LS7 7.0L V8 with a maximum output of 505hp (377kW) at 6,300rpm and 470lb-ft (640Nm) at 4,800rpm. The Z06's 1,440kg body can run from 0-60mph in just 3.7 seconds, hit a quarter mile in 11.7 seconds at 125mph and achieve a top speed of 198mph. Read more

Check Out the Updated Specter Werkes Corvette GTR

by Justin Hubbell on Sun, 2009-06-28 00:30


2009 Specter Werkes Corvette GTR

Michigan based tuner, Specter Werkes, has added a custom cam design with more lift which has liberated an extra 80hp (60kW) over the outgoing model, bringing the output to a total of 615hp (459kW) and 578lb-ft (783Nm) of torque.

Specter Werkes is offering many different levels of engine upgrades. The version pictured features a newly displaced 6.8L LS3 engine (factory = 6.2L). Additionally, this Corvette GTR is fitted with a Corsa exhaust, full widebody kit, broadened suspension and a wider covering.

This version also features:

  • Special Forgeline VR3P wheels, measuring 19in up front and 20in in the rear
  • 285/30ZR19 front and 335/25ZR20 rear Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Zero Press tires
  • Stop Tech 15in slotted brake discs and six pistons up front mate with 14in and four piston calipers in the rear
  • Painted in BASF liquid silver color (the same used on Mercedes Benz AMG models)
  • Interior gets GTR-standard embroidered seats and Spinneybeck leather trim details.
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The Geiger Z06 biTurbo is Truly a Monster

by Justin Hubbell on Tue, 2009-05-19 00:30


Geiger Z06 biTurbo

Geiger, one of the best tuners for Corvettes, has created an insane Corvette Z06. Modifications under the hood include: upgrading the cylinder block, heads, crank and increasing the displacement of the 7.0L LS7 engine to 7.6L. Next, Geiger added two "high-output" turbochargers with extra airflow at both the intake and exhaust ends to help keep the engine cool and hopefully not explode. Read more

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