15May 2023 by controllers
2008 C6 Corvette Value, Performance, and Style

2008 C6 Corvette Value, Performance, and Style

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The Thrill of the 2008 Corvette C6: A Classic Sports Car The 2008 Corvette C6 is a classic sports car that has been around for fifteen years and continues to be an exciting thrill ride. The base 08 Corvette features a powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine and an array of performance features; the C6 Corvette offers drivers the perfect blend of power and style. And with its attractive C6 interior, the 2008 Corvette C6 is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. Whether you are an avid driver or a collector, the 2008 Corvette C6 is sure to provide an unforgettable experience, and if you are in the market for a used Corvette, you might want to take a look at this. Overview The 2008 C6 Corvette is a true classic…
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23May 2022 by controllers
C6 Corvette History: What you want to know!

C6 Corvette History: What you want to know!

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Unleashing the Power of the C6 Corvette: a Look Back at the Sleek Sixth-generation Model from 2005-2013 2005 Chevrolet Corvette - Photo Credit GM The C6 Corvette History. Read about the car's history and features in this detailed overview. As we look at the C6 Corvette's history, we learn that in 2005, the C5 made way for the completely redesigned sixth-generation Corvette, known as the C6. The Chevrolet Corvette C6 was introduced in 2005. The C6 Corvette was produced from June 2004 through February 28, 2013. The model years were 2005-2013, and were produced at the GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant. The new Corvette C6 came in the 2-door coupé (Z06 and ZR1 only), 2-door convertible, and 2-door Targa top. Unlike the new C8 Corvette, it is a front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive. It…
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06May 2022 by controllers
Exploring 2005-2013 C6 Corvette Body Kits Customization Trends (PART 5)

Exploring 2005-2013 C6 Corvette Body Kits Customization Trends (PART 5)

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C6 Corvette Body Kits are the 5th in the series of customization and body kits by Corvettes by their generations (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, and C7 - links at the bottom of the article). The larger of these companies sold both fully prepared cars and/or kits. The smaller companies manufactured individual parts or “themed” kits but tended to retail them through merchandisers. The C6 Corvette Body Kits were created by many companies both large and small. We take a look at these body kits and how they vary. C6 CORVETTE BODY KITS HISTORY (PART 5) by: Wayne Ellwood Photo credits: Al Sandid, J Caravaggio, Callaway, Facebook, W Ellwood, Geiger GmbH, and others C6 Corvette Body Kits and Custom This C6 Corvette Body Kits custom car is at the…
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07Jun 2018 by vettevues
2008 Corvette Z06 E85 Indy 500 Pace Car Coverage

2008 Corvette Z06 E85 Indy 500 Pace Car Coverage

2008 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, Corvette Features, Corvette History
2008 Corvette Z06 E85 Indy 500 Pace Car Today in our blog, we are going to look back at the 2008 Corvette Z06 E85 Indy 500 Pace Car.  It was driven during the race’s pace lap by two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Emerson Fittipaldi at the 92nd Indianapolis 500.  Photos of the car appeared in the August 2008 issue of Vette Vues Magazine, of which it also graced the cover. After the photos from the race, we have the official press release. Cover of the 2008 August issue of Vette Vues Magazine. The car is the 2008 Corvette Z06 E85 Indy 500 Pace Car driven during the race's pace lap by two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Emerson Fittipaldi at the 92nd Indianapolis 500 takes place on Sunday, May 25, 2008. 2008 Corvette Z06 E85 Indy…
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02Jan 2016 by vettevues No Comments
2008 Chevrolet Corvette & Corvette ZO6 Overview and Specs

2008 Chevrolet Corvette & Corvette ZO6 Overview and Specs

2008 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, Corvette Features, Corvette Magazine Back Issues, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Specifications
2008 CORVETTE: ICONIC SPORTS CAR RECEIVES LARGER, MORE POWERFUL LS3 6.2L V-8 AND HOST OF DRIVING, INTERIOR REFINEMENTS Get comfortable. There’s so much new and exciting with the 2008 Corvette that you’ll want to grab a hot drink, sidle up to your computer screen and absorb all the details. The changes involve everything from an all-new, larger, and more powerful V-8 engine to refinements in driving characteristics that solidify the Corvette’s position as the pre-eminent American sports car – and, further, the argument that it is one of the world’s best. There are also a host of exterior and interior refinements that raise the Corvette’s luxury status and enhance the feeling of craftsmanship. “Corvette is an uncompromising sports car that rewards its owners with impeccable performance and great comfort,” said…
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30Dec 2015 by vettevues

The Final 2008 Model Year Corvette Production Numbers

2008 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, Corvette History, Corvette Specifications
The Corvette has been an American automotive institution since its introduction in 1953, and now the 2008 Corvette is in its sixth generation. The 2008 model offers plenty of great upgrades over previous years, including more horsepower, handling improvements, and better fuel economy. We have the C6 2008 Corvette Final Production Numbers in PDF form. This document shows the totals for the Coupes, Convertibles, and ZO6. The colors and option codes and quantities. The Colors, interior packages, and options. There were 35,310 produced: 20,030 Coupes 7,549 Convertibles 7,731 Z06 The new standard powerplant for 2008 was the LS3 6.2-liter engine rated at 430 horsepower. Did you know that the 2008 Corvette was used at Hertz Rental? The 2008 Corvette ZHZ coupe was a special car built exclusively for Hertz Rental…
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21Jan 2010 by vettevues
Wil Cooksey Limited Edition 2008 Corvette ZO6

Wil Cooksey Limited Edition 2008 Corvette ZO6

2008 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, Corvette History
The Exciting Story of the Wil Cooksey Limited Edition ZO6 2008 Corvette The Corvette below is a limited edition Corvette that was the last of 427 cars built specifically for North America and the only 2008 Z06 available in a Crystal Red Metallic Tint Coat. Sporting a 7.0L 427cid LS7 V8 engine with 505hp, the vehicle contains spider-design chrome Z06 wheels, Z06 sill plates, a Stinger-style stripe on the front hood, and fascia, chrome exterior badges, and a painted Z06 spoiler and body-color door handles. Inside, the Corvette contains a Dark Titanium leather-wrapped interior and a special Crystal Red center trim plate. All 427 of the limited edition Corvettes were signed and numbered in the center console area by Will Cooksey, the Corvette plant manager who retired in 2006 after…
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14Mar 2008 by vettevues
Pratt & Miller to Unveil Convertible Corvette C6RS Supercar at Sebring 12-Hour Race

Pratt & Miller to Unveil Convertible Corvette C6RS Supercar at Sebring 12-Hour Race

2008 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information
Press release dated March 13, 2008 Pratt & Miller to Unveil Convertible Corvette C6RS Supercar at Sebring 12-Hour Race Pratt & Miller to Unveil Convertible Corvette C6RS Supercar at Sebring 12-Hour Race Orders Being Taken for Ultimate Performance Corvette as Production Ramps Up SEBRING, Fla. – The first convertible version of the Pratt & Miller Corvette C6RS supercar for the street will be on display at this weekend’s Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the season-opening round of the 11-race American Le Mans Series. The bright yellow C6RS that will be featured in the Corvette Corral at Sebring International Raceway belongs to Jim Miller, co-founder of Pratt & Miller Engineering. Orders are now being taken for the limited-edition Corvette in both coupe and convertible body styles, with the first deliveries…
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