Chevrolet Corvette: News, Reviews and Pricing (Page 7)

Chevrolet Corvette: News, Reviews and Pricing

The Chevrolet Corvette is the original American sports car, serving as a competitor to the greatest performance cars from around the world since the 1950s. The new C8 Corvette is expected to be unveiled on July 18th. The 7th and latest generation of Corvette has really put GM back on top in regards to being America’s sports car. It completely redesigned the interior using much better quality materials and making it feel as good as it looks.

The C7 Corvette lineup consists of 4 models. The Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, and ZR1. Each one increases in horsepower, handling, and aerodynamics as you move up the models. The Nürburgring track times were recently released for all 4 of these models with the fastest one being the ZR1 which lapped the ring in 7:04. Jim Mero (previous suspension engineer for GM) stated the ZR1 could have had a 6:59 second if he was able to drive the car on properly warmed tires. This time puts the C7 Corvette ZR1 into supercar territory.

Here at Torque News, we cover the Corvette extensively and have the latest news and information on each Corvette model made by Chevrolet. Here is a list of the complete Corvette lineup and U.S. base MSRP for each model.

2019 Corvette Stingray starts at: 56,995.00
2019 Corvette Grand Sport starts at: 66,995.00
2019 Corvette Z06 starts at: 81,995.00
2019 Corvette ZR1 starts at: 121,995.00

Corvette Chief Engineer Talks Z06 and ZR1 Cooling

By Patrick Rall on November 13, 2018 - 6:09PM

The early C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 units were plagued with cooling issues during “normal” track time, but during a recent interview, chief engineer Tadge Juechter stated that those problems are a thing of the past, having been addressed before the 2017 model year Z06 hit the streets.

The Drive Reveals Possible Corvette-Based Mid-Engine Cadillac Key Fob

By Patrick Rall on November 9, 2018 - 12:06PM

If this key fob proves to be real, General Motors is working on a Cadillac based on the upcoming mid-engine Corvette and based on what we can see in the pictures, it definitely looks to be real.

LT5-Powered 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna

C7 Corvette ZR1 LT5 Coming to Market as a Crate Engine, Debuting in a 1973 Chevelle

By Patrick Rall on October 17, 2018 - 12:53PM

We will soon see classic Chevy muscle cars cruising the streets with the 755-horsepower LT5 from the C7 Corvette ZR1, as Chevrolet Performance will soon be offering supercharged V8 in the crate engine portfolio – with the official announcement coming later this month at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Transform Your Modern Mazda Miata into a Tiny, 132-Horsepower C2 Corvette

By Patrick Rall on October 15, 2018 - 11:31AM

If you have always wanted a C2 Chevrolet Corvette, but you want it to be smaller, less powerful and, well, built on the underpinnings of a Mazda Miata, you are in luck, as the Japanese body kit company Mitsuoka is now offering an elaborate body kit for the MX-5 that transforms it into a sort of tiny classic Vette.

Corvette ZR1 Turns in Second-Best Lightning Lap Time Ever

By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2018 - 12:23PM

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has proven itself as one of the greatest road-handling street cars of all time, turning in the second-quickest time in the Car & Driver Lightning Lap event, trailing only the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach in the 12-year run of the magazine’s annual shootout.

Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Beautifully Rendered by a Korean Studio

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2018 - 4:32PM

If the test cars captured on video at the Nurburgring do prove to be the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette, the artwork above could effectively be our first look at the next-generation American sports car in the flesh.

This Mid-Engine Corvette Doesn't Sound like a Boosted Beast

By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2018 - 2:06PM

The video below shows what pretty much everyone in the auto industry believes to be the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette working out at the Nurburgring and while it sounds great, it doesn’t sound like it packs a boosted engine.

Bodyless Corvette Becomes the First GM Manual Transmission Vehicle in the 7s

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2018 - 11:34AM

The well-known Corvette cart known as Leroy and driven by YouTuber Cleetus McFarland has become the first General Motors vehicle with a manual transmission to cover the quarter mile in the 7-second range – running a 7.824 at 176.57 miles per hour.

Caravaggio Corvette Z06 Upgrades are Incredible, and Incredibly Expensive

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2018 - 12:39PM

Caravaggio Corvettes offers an extensive list of high-end upgrades for the C7 Z06, transforming the supercharged supercar into a carbon fiber-and-leather-clad luxury-performance machine, but if you want this premium look, you had better be prepared to hand over premium money.

Hertz 100th Anniversary Edition Corvette Z06

Hertz Plans a Special Edition Corvette Z06 Rental Car

By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2018 - 12:48PM

Hertz car rental service turns 100 years old in 2018 and to celebrate the company centennial, they will offer a special Hertz 100th Anniversary Edition Corvette Z06 at a handful of airports around the United States – making it easier to rent the 650 horsepower American supercar.

GM Patent Filing Reveals New Corvette Active Aero Bits

By Patrick Rall on August 15, 2018 - 12:02PM

Based on a series of patent filings from General Motors, the automaker is developing new active aerodynamic components for the Chevrolet Corvette, including a new rear wing, side skirts and unique ductwork in the front end and on the roof.

2019 Corvette ZR1 with the Automatic Gearbox Makes 654rwhp

By Patrick Rall on August 14, 2018 - 4:37PM

The folks at Hennessey Performance have published a video of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 with the automatic transmission working out on the dyno in stock form and the numbers are pretty solid, with the 755-horsepower LT5 sending 654 horsepower to the rear wheels – a loss of about 13% between the crankshaft and the wheels.

Detroit Keeps Grand Prix, Creates Momentum for New Auto Show Dates

By Mary Conway on August 5, 2018 - 11:33PM

Detroit leaders have voted to keep the Belle Isle Grand Prix for at least three more years, revving up excitement in June for the new North American International Auto Show. NAIAS is moving to June in 2020.

Beware of Fake Brembo Brake Covers

By Mary Conway on August 3, 2018 - 11:08PM

Eight people are being sent to jail in Japan for selling fake Brembo brake covers.The surprising thing according to Brembo is that they don't make brake covers.

SVE Yenko Introduces a 1000-Horsepower Corvette Grand Sport

By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2018 - 4:43PM

The Yenko name is being kept alive by Specialty Vehicle Engineering in New Jersey and their latest creation is the Yenko/SC Stage II Corvette – a 1,000-horsepower supercar based on the C7 Grand Sport, limited to 25 units and starting just north of $135,000.

Dodge Charger Most Commonly-Searched Classic Car

By Patrick Rall on July 16, 2018 - 5:32PM

The team at ClassicCars.com has announced that the most commonly-searched car in their most recent collection of data was the 1969 Dodge Charger, with the Mopar muscle car beating last year’s winner – the Ford Mustang – by a narrow margin.

Corvette C7R Going Racing in China for the First Time

By Patrick Rall on June 26, 2018 - 11:28AM

Chevrolet has announced that the Corvette Racing program will end the 2018 season with a stop in China for the 6 Hours of Shanghai FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) race - marking the first time that a factory-backed Corvette has raced in Asia.

2019 Corvette ZR1 Recalled Over Airbag Failure Risks

By Patrick Rall on June 21, 2018 - 11:25AM

General Motors has recalled roughly 500 examples of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 over a concern that with the right set of circumstances, the airbags could fail to open in the event of a crash.

GM Exec Crashes 2019 Corvette ZR1 Pace Car at Detroit IndyCar Race (Video)

By Patrick Rall on June 4, 2018 - 10:21AM

A new 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 served as the official pace car for the 2018 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, but as GM exec Mark Reuss prepared to bring the field around for its first pace lap, the automaker’s Vice President of Global Product Development lost control of the 755-horsepower supercar, slamming hard into the wall and forcing the field to come to an immediately halt.

Listen to the Mid-Engine Corvette Exhaust Note on the Road

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2018 - 11:19AM

What we all believe to be the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette has been caught driving on video in a quiet area, giving us a chance to hear the exhaust note of the next generation American sports car at lower speeds and lower engine RPM.

Why You May See More Collector Car Events This July.

By Mary Conway on May 20, 2018 - 11:38PM

The Specialty Equipment Market Association, known as SEMA, wants to help car collectors organize more car shows and events this summer, especially in July.

2019 Corvette Z06 Configurator Screen Shot

Only One Small Change in the 2019 Corvette Z06 Configurator

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2018 - 1:26PM

While the focus of the performance market has been the 755-horsepower ZR1, the configurator tool on Chevrolet.com for the 2019 Corvette Z06 is now live with all of the key information on the 650-horsepower model – with only one small change for the new model year.

How Mecum is Gearing Up for the Denver Classic Car Auction

By Mary Conway on May 6, 2018 - 11:57PM

Denver is quickly becoming a prime market for Mecum Auctions. Mecum already has 450 vehicles signed up to be sold in Denver. A spokesman for Mecum explains why Denver is growing as a collector community.

Why Your Car Could be the Next Hot Wheels Legend

By Mary Conway on April 29, 2018 - 12:01AM

Mattel and Hot Wheels are launching a nationwide tour to find the 15 vehicles that deserve to be featured as Hot Wheels Legends. Does your car have what it takes to be immortalized as a legend?

2018 Mecum Indy Auction goes Corvette Crazy

By Mary Conway on April 27, 2018 - 10:54PM

The 2018 Mecum Indianapolis Car Auction scheduled for May15-20 will feature dozens of pristine Chevrolet Corvettes including this 1967 green and white NCRS Regional Top Flight winner with its original 427/435 HP Tri-Power engine.

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Hits 214.88 in Top Speed Testing

By Patrick Rall on April 27, 2018 - 2:12PM

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has an official top speed of 212 miles per hour, but in the recently-released video of the 755-horsepower supercar rocketed around the test track, it actually reached a top speed of 214.88 miles per hour, with the second run bringing the average and the official top speed to 212.

Update Pertaining to the Poor Corvette ZR1 Nurburgring Lap Time

By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2018 - 11:00AM

Earlier this week, we brought you the news that spectators along the side of the track had clocked the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 at 7 minutes and 12 seconds around the Nurburgring Nordschleife, and while some readers were quick to dismiss these unofficial timers – news from Porsche shows that they are fairly accurate.

2019 Corvette ZR1 to Serve as Indy 500 Pace Car

By Patrick Rall on April 19, 2018 - 5:49PM

General Motors announced today that the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will serve as the official pace car for the 2018 Indy 500 – marking the 15th time that a Corvette has led the field and the 29th time that a Chevy has been the pace-setter for the big race.

2019 Corvette ZR1 with Drag Radials Nearly Runs in the 9s (Videos)

By Patrick Rall on April 17, 2018 - 12:02PM

The owner of a brand new 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hit the drag strip this past weekend with a set of sticky drag radial tires and the results were stunning – with the self-shifting Chevy supercar running a 10.12 at 135.91 miles per hour.

2019 Corvette ZR1 Runs a 7:12 per Nurburgring Spectators

By Patrick Rall on April 16, 2018 - 2:48PM

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was working out at the Nurburgring earlier today, but according to spectators doing their own lap-timing – the LT5-powered supercar is nowhere near the expected 6-minute range.

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