Showing posts with label corvette. Show all posts
Showing posts with label corvette. Show all posts

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Report C8 to go Radical with Mid Mounted V6 Corvette C7

Report:C8 to go Radical with Mid-Mounted V6, Corvette C7 to Receive Heavy Redesign
While the Corvette C7 will essentially be a reskinned version of the current generation C6 with the emphasis said to be on interior quality and making the exterior styling more desirable to younger buyers in the States as well as to a broader international crowd, the C8 will ground-breaking, to say the least, if we are to believe the report.

A couple of weeks ago, we told you about General Motors plans for the new Corvette, dubbed C7, that will hit the market by 2012. Now, Autoweek is bringing news on the for the next major model change, the C8, thats expected to be released after 2016.

"That [the C7] will be the last of the traditional, old-style Corvettes," said an unnamed senior GM insider to AutoWeek.

The C8, which would have been the C7 if GM hadnt entered bankruptcy last year, is said to ditch the Corvettes trademark front-mounted, large-displacement V8 setup that has been used in all six generations (though the C1 was also offered with a six-cylinder unit) for a mid-engine layout with a turbocharged V6 powertrain.

The report adds that the C8 will also boast a lightweight alloy body and a more compact footprint.

The question we pose here is this: if the report turns out to be true, and taking into consideration the introduction of the new Camaro with its old-school muscle car charm, is GMs move to turn the page on the Corvette in the right direction?
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Monday, December 9, 2013

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Cabrio rendered



The very first rendering with the new Chevrolet Corvette generation in the drop-top version has recently hit the web and it might offer us a first glimpse into what the model will look like.

Chevrolet didn’t confirm a convertible version of the new Corvette generation but judging by the latest images which appear to have leaked the drop-top variant and this rendering signed by theophiluschin.com we can definitely say that the interest in the model is high and Chevy might consider putting it into production. If the Corvette Convertible will get the green light for production then it will most likely share the whole design of the Coupe, except, of course, for the roof, which will probably be fabric.

The Chevrolet Corvette Cabrio will get the same engine under the hood as its brother, the LT1 6.2 liter V8, with CVVT (continuously variable valve timing) and direct injection, which is producing a total output of 450 BHP (336 kW) and it has a peak torque of 609 Nm (450 lb-ft). The 0 to 60 mph sprint will take approximately 4 seconds. Additional details on the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Cabrio remain unknown for the moment and it is yet to be confirmed whether or not the model will hit the production line.

Courtesy of In Auto News
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model
 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful of the standard model, so far, with an estimated 450 horsepower (335 kw) and 450 lb.-ft. of torque (610 Nm). It is also the most talented of the standard model, so far as possible, to accelerate from 0-60 in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1g of cornering grip. It is expected to be the most fuel-efficient Corvette, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg in the current model.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model
The All-new Corvette Stingray shares are only two parts with the previous generation Corvette. It includes an all-new frame structure and chassis, a new engine and supporting technologies, as well as entirely new exterior and interior designs. The events are: An all-new 6.2L LT1 V-8 engine, combining advanced technologies, including direct injection), with Active Fuel Management, continuously variable valve timing and an advanced combustion system that offers more power, while using less fuel, Trace capable Z51 Performance Package contents: an electronic limited slip differential, dry-sump lubrication system, integral, brakes, differential and transmission cooling, as well as a unique aero package further enhances high-speed stability.2014 Corvette Stingray coupe on sale in the third quarter of 2013.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Car Model


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Saturday, November 30, 2013

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Cabrio rendered



The very first rendering with the new Chevrolet Corvette generation in the drop-top version has recently hit the web and it might offer us a first glimpse into what the model will look like.

Chevrolet didn’t confirm a convertible version of the new Corvette generation but judging by the latest images which appear to have leaked the drop-top variant and this rendering signed by theophiluschin.com we can definitely say that the interest in the model is high and Chevy might consider putting it into production. If the Corvette Convertible will get the green light for production then it will most likely share the whole design of the Coupe, except, of course, for the roof, which will probably be fabric.

The Chevrolet Corvette Cabrio will get the same engine under the hood as its brother, the LT1 6.2 liter V8, with CVVT (continuously variable valve timing) and direct injection, which is producing a total output of 450 BHP (336 kW) and it has a peak torque of 609 Nm (450 lb-ft). The 0 to 60 mph sprint will take approximately 4 seconds. Additional details on the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Cabrio remain unknown for the moment and it is yet to be confirmed whether or not the model will hit the production line.

Courtesy of In Auto News
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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Chevrolet Corvette C7 Concept

There are plenty of rumors out there that say this previous automobile manufacturer can launch a replacement version that isn’t new in the least. ensuing generation of its most famous automobile is considered a version with some minor extra options, said some folks.

however there also are folks that believe that this company are going to be giving a surprise in its 2013 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Concept. Some folks check with the introduction of AWD powertrains, or mid-engined platform, or maybe a version of dual-clutch. whereas the corporate still plays hide and request to the present topic, it’s price to notice that ensuing generation ought to be higher than the present famous breed.
The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Concept ought to be determined by the financial state of the corporate. however some internal executives had leaked data that regardless of the state of the financial is that the project for the new model is ongoing. In fact, it’s known that GM had drawn a team. Rumors additionally say that there’ll be 440-horsepower, 5.5-liter V-8 version underneath the hood. whether or not it’s true or not can not be ensured nevertheless though. however the strongest candidate for the instance for the new model ought to be Stingray Concept. If it’s about to the Stingray Concept, then the new model can have an enormous likelihood to be an enormous hit.

An employee at intervals the fashion department of the corporate said that will be 2013 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Concept incorporates a split rear window. If such is true, than the Stingray Concept that is 1st seen within the movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen are going to be brought into the sunshine. The shape, then, ought to be egg-crate grille, side vents, jet-fighter glasshouse, and vertical slat headlights. With such a futuristic vogue, it’s seemingly that the market can warmly welcome the new model.
2013 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Concept from (http://terrastarems.com/2013-chevrolet-corvette-c7-concept)
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Sunday, October 20, 2013

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

 

 
Tracing back six previous generations since 1953, expectations were high for this automotive icon, and Chevy delivered. As if a 450-hp engine and seven-speed manual werent enough, the new Vette also comes full of gee-whiz tech, including a carbon-fiber roof and hood and electronically controlled limited-slip differential. We love the way it looks, and the new interior is nice enough to make a Porsche owner blush. It was easily the biggest car of this years show.


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