Friday, May 15, 2015

2016 CORVETTE STINGRAY OFFERS NEW DESIGN PACKAGES, CONNECTIVITY AND TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS

NEW FOR 2016


  • Twilight Blue Design Package
  • Spice Red Design Package
  • Jet Black Suede Design Package
  • Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat and Long Beach Red Metallic Tintcoat exterior colors
  • New standard wheel design offered in silver, black, black machined and chrome
  • Carbon Flash badge option deletes the chrome bar on the front grille
  • Carbon Fiber Hood option features a visible weave section
  • Flat-bottom steering wheel
  • Available two-tone GT seats – red or gray – offered in leather or suede
  • Red or yellow stitching option offered on Stingray 3LT Jet Black interior
  • Power-cinch feature for coupe hatch and convertible trunk latches
  • Front curb view parking camera offered on Stingray 2LT/3LT
  • Magnetic Ride Control is available on Stingray models without the Z51 package; includes Z51-style wheels and rear spoiler

Offered on 2016 Corvette Stingray and Z06, the Jet Black Suede Design Package features a unique Jet Black sueded microfiber interior, including a microfiber-trimmed steering wheel and shifter, and additional carbon fiber trim.
© General Motors

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 2016

The new Spice Red Design Package offered on the 2016 Corvette Stingray and Z06 features a special Spice Red full-color interior, Spice Red brake calipers behind new Blade accessory wheels and, on convertible models, a Spice Red top. It is offered with the new Long beach Red Metallic Tintcoat exterior color, as well as Shark Gray, Blade Silver and Arctic White. © General Motors

Chevrolet Introduces 2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition

Track-to-street connection honored with limited production model

The 2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition pays homage to the Corvette Racing race cars. Offered in coupe and convertible models, only 500 will be built – each with a unique, sequential VIN. © General Motors

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.