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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…

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 -…

23Dec 2020 by vettevues

[Video] REVOLUTION: the Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story (December 2020) – Part 1: Design

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Our video today is a Corvette Design Documentary by General Motors. It is filmed on location at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan (You can find Part 2 Here) Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story - Part 1 Part 1: You will find the following designers in this Corvette Mid-Engine development story: Design Tom Peters: Former Director, Exterior Design, GM Performance Car Studio Brett Golliff: Color and Trim Design Manager, Global Chevrolet at GM Vlad Kapitonov: Lead Designer, Performance Car Exteriors, Corvette Kirk Bennion: Exterior Design Manager for Corvette at GM Tristan Murphy: Interior Design Manager, GM https://vette-vues.com/video-teams-journey-to-build-the-mid-engine-supercar/ AND NOW OUR VIDEO... https://youtu.be/0S8tmoAk15U Here are some other articles on the new C8 Mid-Engine Corvette you might enjoy: https://vette-vues.com/2021-corvette-pricing-new-features-press-release-july-8-2020/ https://vette-vues.com/23-videos_2020-c8-corvette/ https://vette-vues.com/2020-c8-corvette-quickest-in-history/ https://vette-vues.com/tonawanda-build-6-2l_small_block_v8_2020_corvette/ We are continually adding posts to our blog. You can…

25Nov 2020 by vettevues

2020 Final Production Numbers

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C8 Corvette at Hendrick City Chevrolet owned by Leighton H Emory The final production of the 2020 C8 Corvette is scheduled to continue during the first days of December 2020. GM has already closed the books on final order changes and the museum has published the final production numbers. The final production of the 2020 C8 Corvette is scheduled to continue during the first days of December. You can read more blog posts about the 2020 Corvette HERE. The 2021 Corvette is scheduled to start production on December 8, 2020. GM has already closed the books on final order changes and the museum has published the final numbers. Check out the charts below... You can see the details below of the six-page stats. For a quick look, there was 20,368…

29Oct 2020 by vettevues

Cunningham Automotive Inc. is announcing the creation of its 60th Anniversary Cunningham C8 Corvette

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For release: October 28, 2020 Lewisville, Texas – Cunningham Automotive Inc. is announcing the creation of its 60th Anniversary Cunningham C8 Corvette. 60th ANNIVERSARY CUNNINGHAM CORVETTE SIDE VIEW 60th ANNIVERSARY CUNNINGHAM CORVETTE REAR VIEW Briggs Swift Cunningham was an American racing driver, sportsman, race team owner and Le Mans Legend. Credited with creating America's first modern sports cars after World War II and was responsible for manufacturing some of motorsports' most storied racecars - especially, the stunning 1952 Cunningham C4R & C4RK Le Mans racers and the stunning 1953 Cunningham C3 grand touring sports car. In 1958, Briggs won both the SCCA C Modified Championship, as well as piloting the "Columbia" to win the prestigious America's Cup sailing race that same year! He dominated the American auto racing scene from 1950…

20Aug 2020 by vettevues

1.75 Millionth Corvette to be Raffled by Museum

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The 1.75 millionth Corvette, is a 2020 C8 Arctic White Coupe with Adrenaline Red interior, will only temporarily call the National Corvette Museum its home as it will be used in a fundraising raffle by the Museum. 1.75 Millionth Corvette will be Raffled by the National Corvette Museum on Friday, September 4, 2020, at the Museum’s 26th Anniversary Celebration event. On June 30, 1953, the first Corvette officially rolled off the assembly line in Flint, Mich. - a Polo White convertible with red interior – and was followed by another 299 just like it for the 1953 model year. Now, 67 years later, the 1.75 millionths Corvette is slated to roll off the assembly line in Bowling Green, Ky. in August. Milestone Corvettes including a 1953, the first year the…

20Aug 2020 by vettevues

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Mid-Engine Recalls

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2020 C8 Chevrolet Corvette Vette Vues will update this page as new recalls come out for the 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette. So far there are two recalls on the new 2020 Chevrolet C8 Mid-Engine Corvette. Both are having to do with the frunk (front trunk). The first recall addresses the problem where a small person could get trapped inside the front trunk. According to the NHTSA recall notice, the interior trunk release on the 2020 Corvette becomes inoperable when the vehicle enters a sleep mode. This happens about 10 minutes after being turned off. Chevrolet warns that if the frunk lid is left open, a small person could climb inside the front trunk compartment and close the trunk lid and may not be able to get out without help. This…

12Aug 2020 by vettevues

2020 Corvette Stingray Official Pace Car for 104th Indianapolis 500

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A Torch Red 2020 Corvette Stingray coupe will serve as the Official Pace Car for the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, continuing Chevrolet’s tradition of leading the field to the green flag. The Pace Car will be driven by GM President Mark Reuss. 2020 Corvette Stingray Official Pace Car for 104th Indianpolis 500 This year, the race will be held outside of May for the first time – Sunday, Aug. 23 – with live NBC coverage at 2:30 p.m. (ET). This marks the 17th time a Corvette has served as the Pace Car, starting in 1978, and the 31st time a Chevrolet has led the field dating to 1948 when a Fleetmaster Six convertible held the honor. No other brand or vehicle has served as the “500” Pace Car…

21May 2020 by vettevues

Hennessey’s 2020 C8 Corvette Reached 205.1 MPH Set New Speed Record

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May 8, 2020, John Heinricy drove a Hennessey-prepared C8 Corvette to a top speed of 205.1 mph on the 8.0-mile high-speed oval at the Continental Tire Uvalde Proving Grounds, which is located approximately 80 miles west of San Antonio, Texas. The team at Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) has a long history of testing its cars to over 200 mph. You might remember when the C7 2013 Corvette was introduced. John Hennessey ran their modified Vette with 700 hp to a top speed of 200.6 mph. The Hennessey team began working on the new mid-engine C8 Corvette as soon as they took delivery in March (2020). But would they be able to break the 200-mph mark? A noted automotive engineer and racecar driver John Heinricy has also had a long and…

17May 2020 by vettevues

23 Videos for Owners of 2020 C8 Corvette Stingray

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Chevrolet produced 23 videos for owners of 2020 C8 Corvette Stingray. The new videos show owners how to get the most out of their cars. The additional video series includes topics such as: Vehicle break-in scheduleMaintenanceTrack preparationDriver modesMemory settingsMany more how-tos for the ultimate vehicle experience Vehicle Break-In Schedule 200-, 500- and 1,500-mile markersDriving behaviors to avoid https://youtu.be/7zQdzvVIqSk Vehicle Maintenance Schedule Maintenance requirements and recommendationsFluid life may vary https://youtu.be/pDUVm0Y69ko Driver Modes How and when to use the 5 different driving modesHow to activate Z-Mode https://youtu.be/C964wkOvIGU Driver Assistance Features Driver assistance featuresAssistance systems for driving, backing up and parking https://youtu.be/coS1uGR8t3g Roof Panel Removal & Convertible Operation Removing and reinstalling coupe roof panelConvertible top operation https://youtu.be/yzuqJ-nADlk Front Lift Activating with the push of a buttonHow to store locations with 4-way pad https://youtu.be/MEmX7INesSc…