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Chevrolet Corvette C8 : the new generation of american supercars will not be presented at the Detroit Motor Show and will hardly debut at the Geneva Motor Show or the New York Motor Show There is no doubt that the Chevrolet Corvette C8 is one of the most anticipated upcoming supercars over the next few months. The American manufacturer has been testing the new generation for some time, which apparently will be a big step forward compared to the current model, especially as regards the new technical layout that will provide a very important change. As repeatedly anticipated on these pages, the new Corvette C8 will represent a real appointment with the story as for the first time will enjoy the engine mounted centrally in place of the classic positioned at the front. In fact, back in 1964, Chevrolet created a Corvette prototype characterized by the presence of a propeller mounted behind the passenger compartment: in detail Zora Arkus-Duntov , as well as being the first

Chevrolet Corvette C8 : the new generation, passing from the classic configuration with front engine and rear-wheel drive to the new mechanical scheme with central engine and rear-wheel drive, will enjoy new shapes and unprecedented proportions. The curiosity around the new Chevrolet Corvette C8 increases more and more: after the numerous spy photos and footage of the forklifts used in the tests, the debut in the world of high performance cars of the new generation of the stars and stripes supercar is getting closer. However, the American brand has not yet officially pronounced in this regard, not communicating the date of presentation of the new model. It has been said several times that the new Corvette , seen traditionally the symbol of American sportiness par excellence, would have been unveiled in one of the classic American car saloons: this being the case, at best the new C8 could be officially presented at the upcoming Detroit Motor Show 2019 (13-28 January) or perha

The  Genovation GXE , an American electric road supercar based on the  Chevrolet Corvette , will debut at the  Los Angeles Auto Show  ( November 30 - December 9 ). A first appearance took place last January at the  CES in Las Vegas , but the real presentation before the launch on the market (scheduled for 2019) is at the Los Angeles event. Meanwhile, the  Genovation GXE  has already been noted thanks to some very special features that distinguish it. First of all, the choice of  Genovation Car Inc , an American company that deals with customization, to use the frame and body of an icon like the  Corvette , has produced an intriguing means to the eye, with those sporty and aggressive lines so dear to fans of Chevrolet.  Then there is the fact that the Genovation GXE holds the official record (certified in the Guinness Book of Records) of the fastest road car on the "standing mile" (test of acceleration from a stop on a straight of a mile) with as

While the world is waiting anxiously to know if the future Corvette C8 will really deliver 1,000 horsepower from its centrally placed engine, Hennessey has decided instead to carelessly improve the C7 , the latest version of the 'Vette with V8 engine front and rear wheel drive, pulling out as many horses as ever will have the C8. As we already know the ZR1 is impressive: 755 horses, almost a thousand Nm of torque, 0-100 in 2.8 seconds and so much downforce to make it effective even in the corners. Yet the American company found it weak, so he gave her an injection of power and malice. 800 horses? 900? 1,000? Nein, John Hennessey took the 6.2-liter V8 with volumetric compressor and brought it to 1,218 horsepower and 1,455 Nm of torque, all sent to the rear wheels. It seems only synonymous with big problems, yet the traction seems to be still a known concept since the performances speak of a 0-100 in 2.2 seconds, the quarter mile covered in 9.2 and a top speed of

The new Chevrolet Corvette C8 could be unveiled soon: in the meantime the road tests of the future American sports car will be intensified. For the first time in the history a Corvette will be distinguished by the presence of the propeller mounted in a central position instead of anterior. The new Chevrolet Corvette C8 should be unveiled by the end of 2018 or at most within the first few months of 2019. The next generation of the American sport par excellence is still engaged in the long and challenging phase of testing that is seeing it as a protagonist already by some months. In fact, the American brand is investing a lot of energy to test and develop in the best way the future C8, a supercar that surely will mark a great turning point in its history thanks to an innovative technical layout compared to tradition. The first central-engine Corvette ... or almost! In fact, the new C8 will be the first Corvette to enjoy the technical scheme that provides for the ad

Following the announcement last June, Chevrolet showed the first images of the Corvette C7.R # 64 in the Redline livery with which Corvette Racing will take part in the 6 Hours of Shanghai, fifth round of the 2018-2019 season of the World Endurance (FIA) WEC) scheduled for Sunday 18 November at the Shanghai International Circuit. The single specimen inscribed in the GTE Pro class and led by Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner presents a body with silver tint and black and red inserts, the same graphic details provided on the Redline. The aim is to promote the launch of the special edition in China, with the operation supported by the joint venture between SAIC Motor and General Motors (SAIC-GM).  This is a maneuver that coincides with the twentieth anniversary of the commitment in the races of Corvette Racing, as well as the first time of an official Corvette in Asia, but not in the World Endurance. In fact, except for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the last appearance

Presented as the most powerful Corvette ever, the ZR1 keeps its label. The American supercar has tested itself on the Automotive Testing Papenburg , in Germany. It is a test circuit, four hours north of the Nurburgring , on which the car manufacturers test the maximum speeds. The track is a circular ring and to measure the official maximum speed it must be traveled in both directions. In favor of wind and with contrary wind. The maximum speed is calculated from their average. The ZR1 arrived at 214.88 mph in one of the tests, or 345.8 km / h. On the other occasion it was "stopped" at 210.20 miles, or 338.2 km / h. Its 755 HP are unleashed from the mighty 6.2-liter V8 , supported by an Eaton volumetric compressor. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes less than three seconds and the maximum speed declared before these tests was 337 km / h.  On the German circuit, the ZR1 was in standard trim, with the normal rear wing and not that of the ZTK perf

The ZR1 , the most powerful Corvette ever, takes measurements on the Nurburgring circuit. The American supercar was filmed during some test tests on the German track. As you can see, the model in question looks like a prototype but it is very close to the production version. At the Nurburgring the ZR1 watches since its presentation at the Detroit Motor Show in January. The American car wants to become the third car to fall under the 7-minute track limit . The track record is held by the Porsche 911 GT2 RS in 6’47″3. A record won by the Lamborghini Huracan Performante who had stopped the clock in 6’52″01. In the viewfinder there is however the Dodge Viper ACR . Beating its time of 7'01''3 would mean to be the fastest American car and most likely to fall under the 7-minute limit. The potential is there all. The ZR1, as mentioned, is the most powerful Corvette ever. The mighty 6.2-liter V8 produces 755 horsepower, unparalleled. The performan

The Corvette ZR1 proves to be strong even on the straight with its supercharged V8 755 hp, shooting from 0 to 96 km / h in just 2.85 seconds.  In the sports market the Chevrolet Corvette has always been an icon and the ZR1 variant represents the most powerful version of the american supercar. With 755 hp released from the s upercharged 6.2 V8 , in fact, she managed to get behind the fast Ford GT on the Virginia International Raceway. But that's not all, because Corvette Blogger has recently discovered its acceleration data thanks to statements from the model Product Manager, Harlan Charles . Well, the time on 0-60 mph (0-96 km / h) is around 2.85 seconds. The shot from zero up to 100 mph (160 km / h) takes place in 6 seconds, while the quarter mile (0-400 m) is covered in 10.6 seconds with an output speed of 215 km / h. Compared to the previous 650 hp C6 Z06 there has been an improvement, but not an exploit. In fact, the latter can reach 60 mph in 2.95 seconds a

As we all know, Equus Automotive is able to build powerful cars, able to blend together elements characteristic of various cars. One example is the Bass 770 , inspired by the muscle cars of the past and incorporates characteristics of classics such as Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger . In the case of the new Equus Throwback this mix of elements comes from a single model, namely the Corvette , but from different eras. In fact, the new car produced by Equus mixes 7 generations of Corvettes in a single car. Mainly based on the C orvette C7 model, the Equus Throwback is a 1000 HP car , starting at $ 130,000 . It has a top speed o f 225 mph and accelerates to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds . Equus Throwback will be produced in only 25 pieces , a collector's piece that best pays homage to the glorious Corvette name!

Next Friday, March 9th, the 29th edition of the Pirelli World Challenge will kick off in St. Petersburg (Florida) .  The Callaway Competition USA team will also be taking part in the GT\GTA\GT Cup class.  The car with which the team will take the field is a Corvette C7 GT3-R , which will be entrusted to the German driver Daniel Keilwitz . Thursday, March 1 Callaway Competition presented to the world the official racing  livery with which the Corvette C7 GT3-R #26 will take part in the 10 races scheduled. Following is the time-lapse video that shows us the preparation of the car. Judging from the final result, a well executed job! We hope that this is a winner on the track and keep the Corvette name high!

If you are real purists and can't conceive of a vintage car that is not 100% original, you better change page. If you are passionate about American cars , and maybe you'd get a Chevrolet Corvette C2 Stingray especially, this is the place.  Particularly it means that from the outside it is a historical in every respect, but it brings with it all the comforts given by modern technologies. To create this car is the company Ares Design , based in Italy, specifically in Modena . The most important change is the engine: in fact, under the hood of this car there is an LS3 engine , much more powerful than the original. In fact, it is the one mounted on the Corvette C6 , produced between 2005 and 2013. It is a 6.2 liter V8 , which is able to deliver a power of 518 horses. Obviously, mounting this engine required other work, including installing a different tank, new wheels, muffler and a five-speed manual transmission. But it's not just under the hood that the Ares t

Genovation presented at the Ces of Las Vegas the production version of the GXE , an electrical evolution of the iconic Corvette . Being a real conversion, the eight-cylinder of the American sport was eliminated and replaced with an electric motor of 800 hp and 948 Nm connected to the serial transmission: the GXE is in fact available both with a manual gearbox with seven speeds , both with an a utomatic transmission . Unique details Compared to Corvettes with traditional power, the sporty zero emissions is characterized by a new front design with small size air intakes and aerodynamic details that are extremely different from the traditional 'Vette.  In addition to the front splitter, the new bumper and the modified bonnet, the GXE features a large carbon fiber extractor mounted at the rear and combined with a modified wing and new LED light clusters integrated into the tail which is almost completely redesigned compared to the standard model. The finish of th

The Corvette is the American sport car par excellence, the ZR1 the most performing version. Ready to challenge European competition.  A myth, the last one of the seventh generation and the last one that will have the front engine: the eighth series will mount the central engine .  The first exemplary of the new series was auctioned by Barrett-Jackson for American war veterans . Specifically in favor of Building for America's Bravest , the program that builds homes for wounded soldiers in the war zone. The Corvette ZR1 with the serial number 001 won by Rick Hendrick , owner of the Hendrick Automotive Group and owner of the homonymous team, twelve times winner of the Nascar Cup Series champions .  The ZR1 has been awarded for the figure of 925,000 dollars , equal to over 750,000 euros. Hendrick will be able to choose the features of the model, whether coupe or convertible. The most powerful Corvette ever? The heart of the ZR1 is the overflowing 6.2-liter LT5 V

The development of the new Corvette C8 continues, with the task of writing a new chapter in the history of the model: sixty-five years after the debut of the first series, it will adopt a centrally mounted power unit . After a series of shots from afar collected in recent months, the photographers have managed to bring the prototypes closer, allowing us to see new details of the American sports car , whose presentation is expected during this year. Although the camouflage, the car has very different proportions compared to previous generations, with a short snout, a forward-facing cockpit, a sloping roofline and a long tail.   This last portion lets you glimpse squared lines combined with a compact size rear window and four exhaust terminals. Not only that: observing the images with more attention you can also notice a small camera near the roof, which will most likely be used for driver assistance systems, in order to increase visibility during maneuvering. Chevrolet has

Waiting for the official launch in spring, the new generation Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has proven its performance by downloading on the asphalt of the Virginia International Raceway the 765 hp and 968 Nm of maximum torque delivered by the 6.2 LT5 V8 engine.  On the 5.26 km track located at Alton (Virginia), the Corvette 's most successful and fastest variant has set a new record by stopping the clock at 2 minutes 37.25 seconds . A time that, in fact, exceeds the 2 minutes 38.62 seconds of the Ford GT , and 2 minutes 43.10 seconds of the Porsche 918 Spyder . The record was achieved thanks to the use of the extreme high-downforce package with showy front splitter and a bulky rear wing adjustable in carbon fiber that provides 430 kg of downforce. The configuration also makes use of the Magnetic Ride Control suspension and the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires . The transmission combined with the engine is an 8-speed automatic. The new ZR1 represents the swan song o