Archive for the ‘Corvette’ Category
Corvette Z06 vs Porsche 991: Video
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 13:38 by Arman Barari No CommentsMotorTrend has many new YouTube shows. One of them is called ‘Head2Head‘ and as the name suggests, it’s all bout challenges and comparison tests. They start on a high note on the premiere episode, by putting the new Porsche 991 against the latest Corvette Z06 Grand Sport. Europe’s finest sports car versus America’s idea of [...]
POGEA RACING 1959 Corvette
Friday, February 3, 2012 14:45 by Arman Barari No CommentsThere has been many modernized ’59 Corvettes, but this one by Pogea Racing – as far as we’re aware – is the finest of them all. Read More… This version of the ‘Vette has a very very classic look, and that makes it suitable for such treatments. Pogea has revamped every single part of the [...]
First Corvette 427 Convertible Sells for $600,000
Sunday, January 22, 2012 16:15 by Arman Barari No CommentsThe very first unit of 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible, the Collector Edition, sells for a staggering $600,000 in the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale collector car auction. Read More… The 427 is the fastest and most capable convertible in Corvette’s history, powered by the 427-cubic-inch (7.0L) LS7 Z06 engine with 505 horsepower (377 kW) and 470 lb.-ft. of [...]
769-hp Corvette ZR1 by TIKT
Monday, January 16, 2012 17:53 by Arman Barari No CommentsTIKT’s idea of a powerful Corvette is really very scary, both to look at and to deal with. Read More… Let’s cut to the chase. This ZR1 makes 769 hp and 910 Nm of torque. That’s a lot, especially in a fiber glass-bodied car with a not-so-sophisticated chassis. But then, the standard ZR1 has 650 [...]
1950′s Themed Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition
Monday, January 16, 2012 6:50 by Arman Barari No CommentsWhat you see here is a 2001 Corvette Z06 dressed as a 1953 Corvette to commemorate the ultimate American sports car’s 60th anniversary. Read More… Created by Advanced Automotive Technologies of Rochester Hills, Michigan, the car is based on a limited edition C5 Z06 ‘Vette turned into a ’53 CE. It’s not a full conversion [...]
2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible
Thursday, January 12, 2012 16:47 by Arman Barari No CommentsThe 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition is the fastest Corvette in history. It is also a swansong for the C6 series. Read More… A 60th Anniversary Package will also be available on all 2013 Corvette models, including the 427. This convertible has the LS7 427-cubic-inch V8, hence the name, with 505 horsepower (377 kW) [...]
700-hp 1959 Corvette ay Jay Leno’s Garage
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 15:58 by Arman Barari No CommentsThis 1959 Corvette takes the idea of restoring a classic car to the next level. In fact, apart from those glorious looks it shares little with the original ’59 Vette. This car is the winner of GM Design Award at 2011 SEMA. It’s got a 700-hp engine, and it looks very scary, but in a [...]









