Chevrolet has released the final production statistics for the 2019 model year Corvette. 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. 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%
Long Beach Red Camouflaged 2020 Mid-Engine C8 Corvette Convertible
David Estes got us this photo of a Long Beach Red Camouflaged 2020 Mid-Engine C8 Corvette Convertible in the parking lot at the Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, Michigan while attending the 2019 Concours d’Elegance of America. The interior is natural colored with the competition seats, black seat belts, black wheels, and yellow calipers.
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General Motors Safety Features Statistical Evaluation Results
On the road to Zero Crashes, General Motors partnered with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute to analyze just how effective some of General Motors production active safety, driver assistance, and advanced headlighting features may prevent or decrease different types of crashes.
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Museum Executive Director Wendell Strode Named to 2020 Corvette Hall of Fame
Retiring National Corvette Museum Executive Director Wendell Strode is announced as a member of the 2020 Corvette Hall of Fame.
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Bloomington Gold Charlotte to pay Tribute to Mr. Jim, Perkins
Jim Perkins live exemplifies the American Dream. From a modest background to Chevrolet General Manager.
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Looking back at the 2014 Corvette
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. of torque (610 Nm). It will accelerate from 0-60 in less than four seconds.
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September 2019 Issue Preview
The September 2019 Issue of Vette Vues Magazine is a Special Edition full of photos and details about the new C8 2020 Mid-Engine Corvette Stingray. We cover the C8 Corvette Revel, preliminary specifications, how to pre-order and a whole lot more!
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Bose Performance in C8 2020 Corvette
The new C8 2020 mid-engine Corvette comes equipped with the Bose® sound system. Depending on the Trim Level that you chose you can get the Bose 10-speaker Audio System or the Bose Performance Series 14-Speaker Audio System. “From the beginning, we knew we had to have an audio system that carefully balanced the need to isolate the occupants from the engine compartment in the rear while providing live performance-like audio clarity,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette executive chief engineer. “The Bose system technology in the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray delivers that careful balance.” Have you tried the C8 2020 Corvette visualizer yet? You can see what “YOUR” Corvette will look like. You can try it out HERE. Bose® is renowned for expert sound engineering and high-quality audio and with premium speakers
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2020 Corvette Stingray – SME Insights
Video Footage of key present and past project leaders, designers and engineers provide unique insights and details into what inspired them to create the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray – 07.18.19: The Event of the Year
Highlights, videos and inside views from the official reveal of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray on July 18, 2019, in Tustin, California.
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Tonawanda-Built Next Gen 6.2L Small Block V-8 to Power All-New 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
General Motors Co. announced its Tonawanda, New York, engine plant will build the company’s next-generation 6.2L Small Block V-8 engine that will power the all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
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Total Corvette Production Numbers By Model Year
Have you ever wondered how many Corvettes were produced each year? Here are the facts and figures by model year and generation. As of this blog post, the highest number was 1979 with 53,807 produced. No other Corvette model year before or since has sold so many units. The Base Corvette Sport Coupe retailed for $10,220. It came in ten colors: Classic White – 8,692, Silver – 7,331, Black – 10,465, Light Blue – 3,203, Yellow – 2,357, Dark Green – 2,426, Light Beige – 2,951, Red – 6,707, Dark Brown – 4,053, Dark Blue – 5,670. Generation Corvette Model Year Total Production C7 2018 9,686 C7 2017 22,801 C7 2016 40,689 C7 2015 34,240 C7 2014 37,288 C6 2013 13,466 C6 2012 11,647 C6 2011 13,596 C6 2010 12,194
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Every C7 Corvette Purchase Comes with a Two-Day Driving School
Chevrolet is helping owners get the most from their new Corvette Stingray through the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School. The two-day program is available to C7 Corvette Stingray owners for $1,000 – a $1,500 reduction from the standard rate.
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1997 C5 Corvette Commercial
In this blog post, we are looking back at the 1997 Corvette. We have a Commercial as well as an ad and details about the C5. This video is a 1997 C5 Corvette Commercial which was in the Chevrolet Dealer 1997 C5 Launch-Kit and is the full 60-second commercial.
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See the 2020 Corvette at Road America During the IMSA Road Race August 1-4
The IMSA Road Race Showcase at Road America will have the distinction of being one of the first sites in the world to host the 2020 Corvette Stingray – the first mid-engine Corvette in Chevrolet’s history. Following its highly anticipated reveal July 18, the Corvette Stingray will be on-site as the Corvette Racing team competes in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship’s GT Le Mans (GTLM) category Aug. 2-4 at Road America. The sum of everything that came before it, the 2020 Stingray is re-imagined to bring customers new levels of performance, technology, craftsmanship, and luxury. “Road America is an ideal place for us to display the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray,” said Ed Piatek, Corvette Chief Engineer. “So many of the advancements that Corvette has brought to market can trace their roots back
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All New C8 Corvette Will be at Corvettes at Carlisle
It won’t be long now until the next Corvettes at Carlisle event. This year’s dates are August 22-25, 2019 and they recently announced that the New C8 Mid-Engine Corvette will be on display! Since 1982 Corvettes at Carlisle has been hosting the hottest cars and coolest guests associated with America’s Sports Car, the Corvette. In some cases, event weekend coincides with the pending release of the next generation of Corvette as was the case in 2013 when the C7 Stingray helped usher in an all-new Fun Field record. That number (2,823) is in serious jeopardy as part of the 2019 show because Team Chevrolet has announced that the all-new C8 mid-engine Corvette will be in Carlisle. Two C8s on display with Tech Session and Walkarounds Each Day! This year’s show,
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National Corvette Museum 25th Anniversary with 6th National Corvette Caravan
The National Corvette Museum will celebrate their 25th anniversary with 6th National Corvette Caravan and Anniversary Event. There is expected to be over 10,000 Corvette owners who meet in Bowling Green, Kentucky on August 29-31, 2019.
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C8 Corvette Convertible and C8.R Race Car Expected This Fall
C8 Corvette Convertible and C8.R Race Car Expected This Fall. Here is a video that Chevrolet released as a teaser.
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2020 C8 Mid Engine Corvette Reveal Photos
The 2020 C8 Mid-Engine Corvette Stingray was just released July 18, 2019, at Tustin, California as General Motors President Mark Reuss drove the 2020 Corvette C8 onto the stage of a World War II-era blimp hangar outside Los Angeles. This is a photo Gallery of that historical event.
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2020 C8 Mid-Engine Corvette Stingray Preliminary Specifications
The 2020 C8 Mid-Engine Corvette Stingray was just released July 18, 2019, at Tustin, California as General Motors President Mark Reuss drove the 2020 Corvette C8 onto the stage of a World War II-era blimp hangar outside Los Angeles. If you missed the live reveal, Chevrolet has released a 21-minute video of the event. You can watch it here Chevrolet also released a press release with details on the new 2020 C8 Mid-Engine Corvette Stingray. In this blog post, there are the details of the First-Ever Mid-Engine Corvette that was Revealed on July 18, 2019. Details about the new C8 Corvette Stingray design, engine, colors, options and more. And now this blog post: You will find Engine Specifications, Transmission and Axle Specifications, Chassis and Suspension Specifications, Interior and Exterior Dimensions and Weights
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