16Aug 2022 by controllers
XP-895 Reynolds Aluminum Corvette: One In A Series

XP-895 Reynolds Aluminum Corvette: One In A Series

1972 Corvette Information Category, C3 Corvette Information
XP-895 Reynolds Aluminum Corvette Prototype In today's blog post, we're looking at the XP-895 Reynolds Aluminum Corvette Prototype. This prototype features a 400 cid small block V8 mounted transversely in a mid-engine position. You can read more about it here in this detailed overview. If you're interested in learning more about this car, please read today's blog post and share this with someone who loves Corvettes. The People Behind the XP-895 Reynolds Aluminum Corvette PrototypeZora Arkus DuntovDave McLellanReynolds MetalsAn Experiment in Aluminum CarsA Closer Look at the XP-895 ChassisThe Challenges of an Aluminum BodyThe XP-895 Reynolds Aluminum Corvette Concept The XP-895 Reynolds Aluminum Corvette was part of a series of experimental Corvettes exploring alternatives for engine placement and chassis layout. Photo GM Heritage Center Two units of the experimental XP-895…
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18Jul 2022 by controllers
1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car: This Beauty Is A Legend

1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car: This Beauty Is A Legend

1959 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvette History, Corvette News and Archives Category
1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car and Race Car Italian Auto Show Inspires a New DesignDesigning in SecretSecret Studio XA Stingray Racer Is BornThe Racer RetiresBill Mitchell’s Design LegacyWhere can you see the 1969 Corvette Stingray Concept Car? As concept cars go, the 1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car boasts a remarkable story. What began as an auto styling exercise transformed into one of the most iconic concept cars ever designed. With its Corvette performance and futuristic body, the vehicle has become one of the most easily recognizable concept cars. Here, we’ll explore the history of the 1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car, its inspiration for Corvette models, and its iconic concept car status. Italian Auto Show Inspires a New Design In the fall of 1957, GM’s Vice President of Styling, Bill Mitchell,…
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12May 2020 by vettevues
50TH ANNIVERSARY CORVETTE STINGRAY CONCEPT

50TH ANNIVERSARY CORVETTE STINGRAY CONCEPT

2009 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, Corvette Features, Corvette Information, Corvette Videos
50TH ANNIVERSARY CORVETTE STINGRAY CONCEPT Design and technology come together to celebrate Corvette’s past, present, and future 2009-10-30 Today we are looking back that the 50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept and a press release that was sent to the media. DETROIT – Chevrolet delivers a futuristic vision of technology and design with the 50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept. A version of the model was first shown at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show and stars as “Sideswipe” in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The Corvette Stingray Concept represents both the iconic legacy and an exciting future for Corvette. 50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept The Corvette Stingray Concept was developed as an internal design challenge to combine classic Corvette cues with surprisingly high-tech features, modern materials, and a striking new appearance. The car…
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