22Jan 2023 by vettevues
10 of the Most Desirable Performance Corvettes Ever Made

10 of the Most Desirable Performance Corvettes Ever Made

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Top 10 Most Desirable Production "Performance" Street Corvettes Calling all Corvette Enthusiasts! We have an exciting new list to share about some of the most sought-after Corvettes in the industry. Today, we’re breaking down the top 10 most desirable performance Corvettes from Chevy from the C1 through C7 generations. Whether you’re looking for vintage American classic muscle or sleek new Corvette power and agility, Chevy has produced a wide array of desirable performance Corvettes for you to enjoy. Check out our post where we take a deeper dive into each generation and highlight our favorite performance Corvette. HOME By K. Scott Teeters Marking a special moment in history, the new E-Ray Corvette made its public debut on January 17, 2023, precisely seventy years since the Corvette's original grand introduction at…
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21Jul 2022 by vettevues
C7 Corvette Body Kit History – Have You Seen Any?

C7 Corvette Body Kit History – Have You Seen Any?

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C7 Corvette Body Kits History (Part 6 in the Series): The C7 Era The Corvette is one of America's most iconic sports cars. The 7th generation Corvette, also known as the C7 has many options for Corvette owners to personalize their cars with a wide variety of body kits. In this blog post, the C7 Corvette Body Kit History, we will take a look at some of the different types of body kits available for the C7 Corvette. Some of the Corvette C7 ground effects can include products like C7 Side Skirts and Rocker Panels, Front Splitter, and Bumpers. As you will see there is a wide variety of Corvette Parts for the C7 Corvette. THE START POINT -  ADD-ON COMPONENTSVinyl WrapsC7 CORVETTE BODY KITS: THE VERTICAL DOORSENGINE DRESS-UP BODY…
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25Jun 2022 by controllers
2016 C7 Corvette 9/11 Tribute

2016 C7 Corvette 9/11 Tribute

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A Tribute to Our Heroes: 2016 C7 Corvette Torch Red Z51 We are looking at a special, customized 2016 C7 Corvette that pays tribute to the lives lost and the heroes who served on 9/11 and after. The Corvette Stingray has proven time and again to be one of the most powerful, most performance-driven, most track-capable Corvettes of all time.  As we reflect back to those that served on 9/11 we see Firefighters, Police, and EMS who were willing to risk their lives for others. We see their incredible strength, power, dedication, and capabilities. The amazing capacity they have, to save us at all costs. It is hard to believe that it has been 21 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight…
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16May 2022 by vettevues
C7 Corvette: An Overview of the 2014-2019 Series

C7 Corvette: An Overview of the 2014-2019 Series

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C7 Corvette Overview: 6 Years of Upgrades Did you know that Chevy began developing the C7 Corvette in 2007, but due to General Motors’ bankruptcy issues, the C7 didn’t enter the market in full stride until 2014? Want to know how this series developed over the prime of its life span in 2014 all the way through to 2019? Keen to learn why the Corvette C7 history is so popular among enthusiasts? We’ve got you covered! Read on to find out more. In This Article Development of the C7 CorvetteC7 Styling and ReactionThe C7 in 2014The C7 in 2015The C7 in 2016The C7 in 2017The C7 in 20182019: Final Model YearHow many C7s were made?Legend of the Road Development of the C7 Corvette The C7 Corvette ran from 2014 through 2019 and…
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16Nov 2019 by vettevues
Amazing 2017 C7 Corvette Show Cars at the Corvette Chevy Expo

Amazing 2017 C7 Corvette Show Cars at the Corvette Chevy Expo

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Today on our Vette Vues Blog post, we are looking at 2017 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray show cars.  Everyone has their favorite color and style for their Vette.  Some like stock Corvettes and some like customs.  In this blog post, we'll look at four stock 2017 Chevrolet Corvettes that are on display at the Corvette Chevy Expo. Jerry Rodriguez, Rick Roberts, Nathan Kranson, and Bridgette Willis' 2017 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray Show Cars. The big news for the 2017 Corvette model year is the return of the Grand Sport. Chevrolet unveiled the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport at the Geneva Motor Show. Power is provided by a 6.2-liter LT1 V8 engine that produces 460 horsepower.  It is connected to a seven-speed manual transmission but an eight-speed automatic is also available as…
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16Nov 2019 by vettevues
Last 2019 C7 Corvette Rolls off Production Line

Last 2019 C7 Corvette Rolls off Production Line

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The last Chevrolet Corvette 2019 C7 rolled off the production line on November 14, 2019, at the Bowling Green, Kentucky plant. It was previously auctioned for $2.7 million with proceeds going to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation to build smart homes for veterans. Mary Barra Announced Sale of Final C7 Corvette General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra received an award from Frank Stiller at the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s annual Footsteps to the Future Gala Thursday, April 11, 2019, in New York, New York. During the gala, Mary Barra announced the final production seventh-gen Corvette would be auctioned with all proceeds being donated to the foundation to help veterans and first responders. (This is also when Barra announced the next-generation Corvette would be unveiled on…
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25Oct 2019 by vettevues
Corvette Plant UAW Votes No on Contract (2019)

Corvette Plant UAW Votes No on Contract (2019)

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October 25-2019 Update: General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced that GM team members have ratified a new four-year labor agreement covering employees at 55 UAW-represented sites across the U.S. The new agreement provides GM hourly workers with a world-class wage, benefit and profit-sharing package. READ MORE. October 23, 2019 - The United Auto Workers Local 2164 in Bowling Green members at the Corvette plant voted NO on a tentative contract Wednesday, October 23, 2019.  They voted to continue their strike that reached its 38th day on Wednesday.  LEX18 reported that "The contract from GM offers an $11,000 signing bonus. It also raises veteran workers pay 6% during the life of the contract." Corvette Plant UAW Votes No. So what does this mean for your new C8 Corvette?          Road and…
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13Sep 2019 by vettevues
2019 Corvette Final Production Stats

2019 Corvette Final Production Stats

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Check out the Final Production Numbers for the C7 Corvette 2019 Chevrolet has released the 2019 Corvette Final Production Stats. Total production was 34,822 units produced. Of that, 39.3% were Stingrays, 32.3% were Grand Sports, 19.9% were Z06s and 8.5% were ZR1s. The 2019 Corvette was produced at the Bowling Green Corvette plant from the end of January 2018 to 20 months later. The 2019 Corvette ZR1 made its debut on November 12th in Dubai. The fastest, most powerful production Corvette ever – the 755-horsepower 2019 ZR1. Automatic transmissions were once again favored over manuals at 77.6% or 27,017 cars. Coupes outsold convertibles both overall (84.%) and within each model type. Model Quantity Percentage Stingray Coupe 11,499 33.0%Stingray Convertible 2,192 6.3%Grand Sport Coupe 9,496 27.3%Grand Sport Convertible 1,745 5.0%Z06 Coupe 5,965 17.1%Z06…
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03Sep 2019 by vettevues
Looking Back: 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray Photos

Looking Back: 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray Photos

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2014 Corvette Stingray Photo Collection Today we are revisiting the 2014 Corvette photos sent to the media. The 2014 Corvette Stingray debuted Monday, January 14, 2013, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The new Corvette is the most powerful standard model ever, with an estimated 450 horsepower (335 kW) and 450 lb.-ft. of torque (610 Nm). It will accelerate from 0-60 in less than four seconds. Want to learn more about the 2014 C7 Corvette? Check out the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Product Information and Specifications article. The 2014 Corvette Stingray debuts Monday, January 14, 2013, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The new Corvette is the most powerful standard model ever, with an estimated 450 horsepower (335 kW) and 450 lb.-ft.…
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29Jun 2019 by vettevues
The Last C7 Corvette Sold for an Astronomical $2.7 Million at Auction

The Last C7 Corvette Sold for an Astronomical $2.7 Million at Auction

2019 Corvette Information, C7 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvettes at Auction
With the new mid-engine C8-generation Corvette soon to be released, the C7 production is coming to an end. In our July issue of Vette Vues, we reported to you that the Last C7 was going to the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Morgan Sun, Connecticut on June 28, 2019. If you weren't able to attend, you can watch it now... https://youtu.be/N11U184FPns Final seventh generation Chevrolet Corvette auctioned for record-breaking 2.7 million dollars benefiting Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. We told you we would report the results and we have some great news! The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation will receive 2.7 million dollars for the Last C7 Corvette that was auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction. History was made when the winning bid set a new record at Barrett-Jackson for…
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