Friday, January 30, 2015

37th Corvette/Chevy Expo Returns to Houston

See Classics to Custom Show Cars, Major Vendors, Bikini Contest- All Indoors!


1963 Split Window Chevrolet Corvette


PRLog - Jan. 28, 2015 - HOUSTON -- February 14 and 15, Chevrolet show cars will roll into Houston, Texas for the 37th Corvette/Chevy Expo. Corvette/Chevy Expo is a unique car show particularly geared to the Chevrolet enthusiasts with a swap meet with major national vendors, cars for sale, costume characters for the children, bikini contest held at the NRG Center.

The Expo features Corvettes, Camaros, Classic Chevys, and Chevy Trucks with beautiful displays. The show vehicle exhibits will include stock Chevys with matching numbers, pro-streets, modified and full customs.

Monday, January 26, 2015

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Rolex 24 GTLM Win for Corvette C7.R

Corvette Wins Rolex 24-Hours At Daytona: Ryan Briscoe (l to r), Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen, drivers of the #3 Chevrolet Corvette Racing C7.R, celebrate their victory Sunday, January 25, 2015 in the GTLM class of the Rolex 24-Hours at Daytona TUDOR United SportsCar Championship at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Prince for Chevy Racing) © General Motors

Garcia, Magnussen, Briscoe team up for thrilling victory in TUDOR Championship opener


· No. 3 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R led more than 350 laps in thriller

· Gavin, Milner, Pagenaud third in GTLM with No. 4 Corvette C7.R

· Action Express Racing, Wayne Taylor Racing finish on Prototype podium in Corvette DPs


Monday, January 19, 2015

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

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

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.
© General Motors

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

2015-01-10


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.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

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.
© General Motors


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.