2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible “1st Retail”, donated by GM for United Way - SOLD $800,000

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible “1st Retail” (Lot #3006), donated by GM for United Way -

SOLD FOR $800,000 at the Barrett Jackson Auction

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible “1st Retail” (Lot #3006), donated by GM for United Way - $800,000

BARRETT-JACKSON REACHES HISTORIC HIGHS FOR SALES, CROWDS AND CELEBRITY APPEARANCES IN SCOTTSDALE

• Barrett-Jackson sold 1,611 vehicles, which went for more than $130 million (unaudited), smashing records in the company’s 44-year history during the 10-day auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale
• Automobilia sales nearly tripled world records, with 2,000 pieces selling for more than $6.55 million
• Celebrity attendance and crowds, along with ratings on Discovery and Velocity, spike

2015 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06

The 2015 Corvette Z06 will deliver unprecedented levels of aerodynamic downforce, at least 625 horsepower from an all-new supercharged engine, and an all-new, high-performance eight-speed automatic transmission, and the suite of advanced driver technologies introduced on the Corvette Stingray.
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Exclusive Corvette Engine Build Experience Returns

Program renewed for supercharged LT4 engine at new Bowling Green build center

Starting in March 2015, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 customers can take part in the exclusive Engine Build Experience at the new Performance Build Center within the Bowling Green Assembly Plant. The $5,000 package allows customers work alongside skilled engine assembly technicians (like Steve Stinson, pictured) to build the 650-hp, LT4 engine that will go in their new Corvette Z06.
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Chevrolet announced today it is resuming the exclusive Engine Build Experience for Corvette Z06 customers – the only program of its kind for supercar customers.

Starting in March 2015, Corvette Z06 customers will be able to assemble the 650-hp supercharged LT4 engine for their cars at the new Performance Build Center inside the Bowling Green Assembly Plant.

Corvette Engine Repeats Win as WardsAuto 10 Best

6.2L LT1 among industry’s elite powerplants

The LT1 6.2L V8 engine for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette wins a 10 Best Engine honor from WardAuto for a second year in a row. The LT1 Small Block engine is power dense, compact and helps propel the Corvette Stingray 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds as well as achieve an estimated EPA 29 mpg highway. The engine is built in Tonawanda, New York.
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2015 Corvette Z06 Rated at 650 Horsepower

Supercharged LT4 V-8 engine is the most powerful ever from Chevrolet

The all-new LT4 supercharged 6.2L V-8 peak torque and horsepower figures are certified for accuracy by SAE. The LT4 maintains 90 percent of its peak torque, or 592 lb-ft (802 Nm), from 2,500 to 5,400 rpm. © General Motors.

DETROIT – The all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 is the most powerful production car ever from General Motors and one of a few production cars available in the United States that delivers more than 600 horsepower.

The Z06’s LT4 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine is SAE-certified at 650 horsepower (485 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 650 lb-ft of torque (881 Nm) at 3,600 rpm.

Mark Reuss, GM Executive Vice President, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply, Unveiled the 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible in New York

General Motors Product Development chief Mark Reuss introduces the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at a special event in New York City. The all-new, 2015 Corvette Z06 offers at least 625 hp, 0-60 acceleration in under 3.5 seconds, true aerodynamic downforce, and available performance hardware including carbon-ceramic brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires. (Chevrolet News Photo) © General Motors

Drop-top Supercar: 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible

The all-new, 2015 Corvette Z06 will be one of the most capable convertibles on the market, offering at least 625 hp, 0-60 acceleration in under 3.5 seconds, true aerodynamic downforce, and available performance hardware including carbon-ceramic brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires.  © General Motors

2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible

2015 Corvette Stingray to Offer Eight-Speed Automatic

Paddle-shift gearbox rivals dual-clutch performance, enhances efficiency

2015 Hydra-Matic 8L90 (M5U) Eight-Speed RWD Auto Transaxle for Corvette:  The 2015 Corvette features an all-new eight-speed automatic, designed and built by GM, that is more than 8 pounds (4 kg) lighter and five-percent more fuel efficient than the six-speed automatic.  © General Motors

DETROIT – An eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission will be offered in the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray for 2015, enhancing the performance and efficiency of the 2014 North American Car of the Year. Designed and built by GM, the new transmission delivers world-class shift times that rival the best dual-clutch designs.