29Sep 2017 by vettevues
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pace Car History

2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pace Car History

2006 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, Chevrolet Corvette History, Corvette News and Archives
In this post, we will look at the history of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pace Car that was driven by Lance Armstrong. We also have some great historical photos. This is a press release sent out by Chevrolet. Lance Armstrong to drive 505-hp 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pace Car at 2006 Indianapolis 500 [caption id="attachment_4190" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Lance Armstrong to drive 505-hp 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pace Car at 2006 Indianapolis 500 © General Motors[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4189" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Lance Armstrong to drive 505-hp 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pace Car at 2006 Indianapolis 500 © General Motors[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4187" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Lance Armstrong to drive 505-hp 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pace Car at 2006 Indianapolis 500 © General Motors[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4186" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Lance Armstrong to drive 505-hp 2006…
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01Jul 2017 by vettevues
2013 Corvette Stats and Final Totals & Production Numbers

2013 Corvette Stats and Final Totals & Production Numbers

2013 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives
See all the 2013 Corvette Stats and final totals.  Option Description and Codes with year-end total numbers.  Totals include the 2013 Corvette base coupe, Grand Sport Coupe, base convertible, Grand Sport convertible, 427 Collector, ZO6, ZR1 and the grand totals for each option. The Corvette Stats include Option Numbers and Totals for Colors, Trim Special Packages, Export Numbers, Brakes, Wheels, Accessories, Radio, Steering Wheel Options, Exhaust Systems, Museum Delivery, Spoiler, Headlamps, Theft Deterrent, Alarm Vehicle Speed, Display Head UP, Embroidery, Stitching and more ... 2013 Chevrolet -- the sixth generation of the Corvette was produced from 2005 to 2013 and featured fixed headlamps for the first time since the 1962 model.  The Z06 and ZR1 models raised the bar on total performance.  The 2013 Corvette marked the 60th Anniversary of…
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25Jun 2017 by vettevues
Indy 2005 Corvette Pace Car | Vette Vues Magazine

Indy 2005 Corvette Pace Car | Vette Vues Magazine

2005 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives
The 2005 Corvette Pace Car paced at the 89th Annual Indianapolis 500 on May 29, 2005. It was driven by Retired Army General and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. There were three Pace Cars produced. Eight Track/Festival convertibles painted Victory Red Corvette were used on race day. These Track/Festival Pace Cars did no have the center silver stripe, logo-embroidered headrest, and graphics that were on the actual pace car. There were two replica pace cars produced.   [caption id="attachment_3627" align="aligncenter" width="640"] 2005 Corvette Convertible Pace Car at the 89th Indianapolis 500. Colin Powell was chosen to drive the Corvette Pace Car.[/caption] 2005 Corvette Pace Car - Track/Festival Corvette [caption id="attachment_3632" align="aligncenter" width="640"] This 2005 Corvette Pace Car is from the Bob McDorman Collection. You will notice that the Track/Festival…
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23Dec 2016 by vettevues
2010 Corvette Racing C6.R vs 2010 ZR1

2010 Corvette Racing C6.R vs 2010 ZR1

2010 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, Chevrolet Corvette History, Corvette Racing News Current and Past, Corvette Specifications
New 2010 Corvette Racing C6.R and 2010 Production Corvette ZR1 Represent the Culmination of More Than 10 Years of Technology Transfer Updated C6.R to Race in 2010 Le Mans, 50 Years After Corvette's First Appearance in Legendary Endurance Race     [su_tooltip title="This article appeared in the January 2010 issue of Vette Vues Magazine." behavior="always"]This article appeared in the January 2010 issue of Vette Vues Magazine[/su_tooltip] DETROIT: Corvette Racing's second-generation C6.R will be powered by a new 5.5L production-based V-8, to compete in the new unified GT class in the 2010 American Le Mans Series as well as the GT2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The updated C6.R and the Corvette ZR1 on which it's based represent the strongest link yet between a production Corvette and the modern…
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02Jan 2016 by vettevues

2008 Chevrolet Corvette & Corvette ZO6

2008 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, Corvette Features, Corvette Magazine Back Issues, Corvette News and Archives, Corvette Specifications
This article appeared in the July 2007 issue of Vette Vues Magazine, Volume 35, Issue 12.  2008 Chevrolet Corvette & Corvette ZO6 2008 CORVETTE Iconic Sports Car Receives Larger, More Powerful LS3 6.2L V-8 And Host Of Driving, Interior Refinements............READ MORE Chevrolet Corvette & Corvette ZO6 Iconic Sports Car Receives Larger, More Powerful LS3 6.2L V-8 And Host Of Driving, Interior Refinements    
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30Dec 2015 by vettevues
2010 Model Year Corvette Production

2010 Model Year Corvette Production

2010 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, Chevrolet Corvette History, Corvette Production Numbers, Corvette Specifications
2010 Model Year Corvette Production Numbers Our chart here breaks down the coupes, GS coupes, convertibles, GS convertibles, ZO6 and ZR1 production numbers along with the Option Codes. You might enjoy reading some of our other Corvette History: 2010 Corvette Racing C6.R and 2010 Production Corvette ZR1 Represent the Culmination of More Than 10 Years of Technology Transfer Wayne Ellwood did a great job of covering the Corvettes at the 2016 SEMA event.  There are 25 different posts with links at the bottom of each post.  This is the first link: http://vette-vues.com/2016/11/2016-sema-corvette-coverage/ Are you new to our blog?  You might want to start out on our Welcome Page.   [caption id="attachment_1124" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Check out our store for great ideas for Corvette Gifts and subscriptions to Vette Vues Magazine[/caption]
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