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19Jul 2021 by vettevues

2023 C8 Corvette Z06 Video/Audio Release

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Chevrolet just released the first official video of the C8 2023 Corvette Z06. Check out the audio clip of the flat-plane-crank 5.5-liter V-8. The C8 Corvette ZO6 will debut as a 2023 model. CRANK IT UP: 2023 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 The street will never sound the same 2021-07-19 DETROIT – Two years ago this week, Chevrolet introduced a revolutionary twist in the Corvette story: the first-ever mid-engine Corvette Stingray. This fall1, the story will continue with the reveal of the all-new 2023 Corvette Z06, the supercar that will put the world on notice. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8iQqi9s2Q2E ABOUT CHEVROLET Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, available in 79 countries with more than 3.2 million cars and trucks sold in 2020. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient…

15Jul 2021 by vettevues

CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY – EUROPEAN LAUNCH EDITIONS

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UPDATE: July 8, 2021, the first-ever Chevrolet Corvette for the UK market was launched in the Michelin Supercar Paddock at Goodwood Festival of Speed! Photos shared on Oliver Gavin Facebook page of the Corvette Stingray Right Hand Drive reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Michelin 2021.Photos shared on Oliver Gavin Facebook page of the Corvette Stingray Right Hand Drive reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Michelin 2021.Photos shared on Oliver Gavin Facebook page of the Corvette Stingray Right Hand Drive reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Michelin 2021. Corvette Stingray RHD C8 Mid-Engine Reveal - Photos Credits from Olive Gavin's Facebook post The European Edition Corvette C8 Stingrays are due on sale in October 2021 in Europe. Read the press release about the right-hand…

11Jun 2021 by vettevues

2022 Corvette Visualizer is Now Live

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2022 Corvette Visualizer Tool is Now Live! Now that the 2022 Corvette Visualizer is live you can pick your body style, special editions (so far one - the 2022 IMSA GTLM Championship Edition Corvette), exterior colors, performance/wheels, exterior accents, stripes, hash marks, trim levels, interior color, and seats. On the coupe, your can pick your engine cover. You can turn on or off the studio lights as well as the headlights. Switch the roof on or off. You can even take a photo or share your "dream car" with your friends and family. As you can see there is plenty of options to play with. Note: All photos were taken from the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Visualizer. (If you are just looking for the link, scroll down to the bottom of…

10Jun 2021 by vettevues

Only 1,000 2022 Corvette Stingray IMSA GTLM Championship Edition to be Offered

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Chevrolet will be offering 1,000 special edition Corvettes, the 2022 Corvette Stingray IMSA GTLM Championship Edition. The reveal came Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the Raceway at Belle Isle Park, the site of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix in Detroit, Michigan to be held June 11-13. 2021. Below is the press release and video from Chevrolet Communications. The 2022 IMSA GTLM Championship Edition Corvette is based on the 3LT trim with the Z51 Performance Package. The package adds $6,595 to this model for a net price of $87,085 for the coupe and $94,085 for the convertible. Vette Vues also has learned that the order books open July 1 and the first 2022 models should be rolling off the line at the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, late in the…

01Jun 2021 by vettevues

How to get into your C8 Corvette if you have a dead battery…

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How to get into your C8 Corvette if you have a dead battery. Today on Vette Vues blog post we are looking at how to get into your C8 Corvette if your battery is dead. We also share a video that explains each step from Rick Conti. You might have tried to do the recent over the air update for your 2020 C8 Corvette only to find you have trouble. In most cases the update worked fine, but in a few cases, you now have a dead battery. First, Rick does mention that it is still best to go to the dealership and get a direct download. But now that your battery is dead, that option isn't on the table unless you call for a tow. Rick Corvette Conti has…

12May 2021 by vettevues

2021 Corvette Convertible to Pace the Indy 500 for the 18th Time

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https://youtu.be/Yet7icPsNKE Officials unveiled the 2021 pace car for this year's Indy 500. The 2021 mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hardtop convertible is the pace car for the 105th Running of the 2021 Indianapolis 500. This marks the 18th time that a Corvette has served as the pace car for the race–and the 32nd time a Chevy has paced the field. The last time Corvette was the pace car was in 2008. Arctic White StingraySky Cool Gray and Strike Yellow upholsteryIndianapolis 500 logosExclusive stripe packageUnique Stingray decalsFour lights into each of the tonneau cover nacellesStrobe lights in the headlights, front louvers, and taillights PRESS RELEASE: May 11, 2021 | By Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2021 Mid-Engine Corvette Stingray Convertible to Lead Field to Green Flag of 105th Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge This…

04May 2021 by vettevues

60th Anniversary Cunningham C8 Corvette Debuts at Amelia Island

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60th Anniversary Cunningham C8 Corvette Debuts at Amelia Island The C8 Cunningham Corvette, Car #33 of 60 is part of a sweepstake benefitting the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation. The special edition 'Vette will be debuted at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance at the Ritz-Carlton May 20-23. The Cunningham Corvette (all three of them) and their history carry an enormous amount of prestige within the Corvette community, as well as those who support endurance racing. The #3 Briggs Cunningham entry stands head and shoulders above all others, having won its class in the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans. Its story was well chronicled in the 2011 Michael Brown Documentary, ‘The Quest.” Fast forward 60 years and the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation, in conjunction with Cunningham Automotive, are proud to debut…

18Mar 2021 by vettevues

Corvette Racing’s C8.Rs Special Mobil 1 Livery at Sebring 2021

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The 69th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented By Advance Auto Parts took place March 17-20, 2021. Corvette Racing has unveiled a pair of one-off liveries for its two C8.R models. The No. 3 car will be driven by the latest Rolex 24 winners Jordan Taylor, Antonio Garcia, and Nicky Catsburg. The No. 4 car will feature Tommy Milner, Nick Tandy, and Alexander Sims who replace recently-retired Marcel Fassler. The 2021 Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring marks a quarter-century partnership between Corvette Racing and Mobil 1. To celebrate this monumental 25-year milestone, which has resulted in over 100 wins, both Corvette Racing entries on the track will feature brand-new silver liveries. For the first time since 1999, the primary silver will match the color featured on bottles…

10Feb 2021 by vettevues

Chevrolet Paced Daytona with 1370 Total Horsepower

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Corvette, Camaro, and Silverado Paced Three Different NASCAR Touring Series Corvette, Camaro and Silverado are set to pace three different NASCAR touring series races this weekend. Each Chevrolet model powered by a distinct variant of Chevy’s famed 6.2L small block V-8 engine with ties to Chevrolet Cup Series racing engines. (HHP/Harold Hinson) February 2021 at the Dayton International Speedway, Chevrolet paced all three NASCAR national touring series races. Each season-opening race was paced by a different Chevrolet model powered by a distinct variant of Chevy’s famed 6.2L small block V-8 engine with ties to Chevrolet Cup Series racing engines. Chevrolet's three pace vehicles produced a cumulative 1370 horsepower. The mid-engine Corvette Stingray coupe will serve as the pace car for the renowned Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 14. This marks…

04Jan 2021 by vettevues

[Video] TEAM’S JOURNEY TO BUILD THE MID-ENGINE SUPERCAR

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The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story – Part 2 - Engineering Chevrolet released (January 4, 2021) the second chapter of its two-part documentary: “Revolution: The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story.” This episode follows the Corvette engineering team’s journey to build a supercar for every day – with superior ride comfort on the highway and well-balanced handling on the track – while also chronicling the rigorous performance testing process at the most demanding track in the world. Filmed on location at GM Test Center Nürburgring GM Test Center Nürburgring TEAM’S JOURNEY TO BUILD THE MID-ENGINE SUPERCAR https://youtu.be/VLIc2rzwYTg In this video you will hear from the following engineers and Former Corvette Racing Driver: The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story - Part 2 Tadge Juechter - Executive Chief EngineerMichael Petrucci - Corvette Lead Development EngineerKen Morris -…