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Chevrolet has taken a bold leap into the future with the introduction of the 2024 Corvette E-Ray , the first-ever electrified and all-wheel-drive Corvette in the brand’s 70-year history. Combining a naturally aspirated V8 engine with electric propulsion, the E-Ray delivers a striking blend of raw performance, all-weather capability, and technological innovation. A Hybrid Powertrain Like No Other At the heart of the E-Ray lies the iconic 6.2-liter LT2 V8 engine, producing 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, mounted in the rear. Complementing it is a front-mounted electric motor delivering an additional 160 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque. This hybrid setup provides a combined output of 655 horsepower , launching the E-Ray from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds —making it the quickest production Corvette ever. Unlike other hybrids aimed at fuel economy, the E-Ray is engineered for performance and traction . Its eAWD system ensures power delivery to all four wheels, improving a...

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 ...

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-l...

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. Chevr...