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A Quick History of the Corvette Z06 - CorvetteForum
The 2001 Corvette Z06 was designed to dominate a road course and it did just that, becoming one of the first American production road car to get around the Nurburgring in the 7-minute range. This package was built on fixed-roof hardtop chassis with a unique LS6 V8 with 405 horsepower and a unique 6-speed manual transmission.

A Quick History of the Corvette ZR1 (aka Corvette ZR-1)
The next ZR-1 came in 1990, adding the hyphen and an array of features that made this C4 very different from the others. The most significant difference was the Lotus-engineered 5.7-liter dual overhead camshaft V8, which was a rarity among the pushrod V8s throughout Corvette history. This engine delivered 375 horsepower in 1990 through 1992 and ...

Top 10 Iconic Moments in Corvette History | Corvetteforum
Zora Arkus-Duntov had been pushing for a mid-engine Corvette since the early days of development. With the 2020 C8 it finally happened. And this has pushed the Corvette into a whole new class. Performance improved dramatically. The looks changed; the dynamics of the car changed. It is the biggest generational change in the history of the Corvette.

The L88 427: A History of GM’s Ultimate Big Block
Don Yenko secured the first L88-equipped Corvette off the line for his Sunray DX team, which debuted the car to an amazing 10th overall, first in class at the 1967 12 Hours of Sebring. The car took all the lessons from the Grand Sport, itself built to counter the Cobra.

A Quick History of the Corvette Stingray (aka Corvette Sting Ray)
Since the C7 era of the Corvette was introduced for the 2014 model year, the “base” model has been named the Stingray. Today, the Stingray is a mid-engine sports car with a 6.2-liter V8 mounted behind the driver’s seat, offering 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.

Corvette History With Tadge - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum ...
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The History of Corvette Racing - CorvetteForum
Corvette and Le Mans share a spotted, if extensive, history. Chevrolet left their debut race in 1960 with one car that failed to meet the required laps for its Index of Performance. And another that caught fire at Hour 20, disappointing after a promising showing at Sebring.

A Comprehensive History of Corvette, from Concept to Mid-engine C8
With a new generation of Corvette on the horizon, it’s time to look back at the history of the Corvette, and what makes it so special. With every legend comes a unique and awe-inspiring history. Every hero comes from a place no one ever expected. The process is always rough, but the end result is what makes the story so rich.

Corvette History Part 3: The Sting Ray (C2 Corvette)
Welcome to Part 3 of our ongoing Corvette History series! Here are the previous entries: Part 1: Origins Part 2: Small-block Chevy & Solid Axles. American motorsport reached its adolescence in the 50s and early 60s, blessed with lessons learned from overseas racers. The Corvette, as previously discussed, spearheaded this new approach to auto ...

Corvette History Part 7: Dawn of the LS Engine & C5 Corvette
C5 Corvette: A Legacy Begins. GM began selling the C5 Corvette on March 7, 1997, to widespread global appeal. Even before production started, people saw the Corvette name as one synonymous with inexpensive speed. Although this speed came at a cost in other ways – namely, efficiency, overseas appeal, and general refinement.

 

 

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