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 SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Model:	Chevrolet Corvette Z06 coupe and convertible
Body styles / driveline:	2-door hatchback coupe with removable roof panel or 2-door convertible; rear-wheel drive
Construction:	composite and carbon-fiber body panels, hydroformed aluminum frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components
Manufacturing location:	Bowling Green, Ky.

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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CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Taylor Fastest Overall Saturday in Roar Testing

Action Express Corvette DP second overall; Magnussen third in GTLM for No. 3 Corvette C7.R

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2015) – Jordan Taylor set Saturday’s fastest time at Daytona International Speedway in the No. 10 Corvette DP for Wayne Taylor Racing. Taylor – driving with brother Ricky alongside Max Angelelli – posted a lap of 1:39.181 (129.218 mph) in Saturday’s first session during the second of the annual three-day test ahead of the Rolex 24 At Daytona in two weeks.

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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Bloomington Gold Corvettes Announces Move to Iconic Sport Venue

Bloomington Gold

Normal, Il- November 13, 2014- After weeks of speculation by the Corvette world, Bloomington Gold announced they are making the Word Famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) their home for 2015 and beyond.  In addition, the Show will change to a Thursday - Saturday schedule allowing for people to travel on Sunday.