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Chevrolet Corvette: News, Reviews and Pricing (Page 9)

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
By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2017 - 11:12AM
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will make its American debut this week at the LA Auto Show in both coupe and convertible form, with pricing for the coupe starting at $119,995 while the convertible starts at $123,995.
By Patrick Rall on November 28, 2017 - 4:18PM
The C7 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport is designed to be a road-handling monster with the power of the Stingray, but for those racers who want the great handling and far more power without stepping up to the supercharged Z06, the folks at Katech have you covered with their Street Attack 427 engine package – delivering just south of 700 horsepower.
By Patrick Rall on November 27, 2017 - 3:13PM
If you are looking to buy a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 or almost any other new Chevy car, truck or SUV, the company is currently running their “2017 Closeout Incentive” program, which cuts the price by as much as 20% on the majority of vehicles in dealer stock.
By Patrick Rall on November 20, 2017 - 6:05PM
If you are looking to buy a 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and you would like to save more than $4,300 on the 460hp sports car, you might want to get a part time job at Taco Bell – as employees of the Mexican fast food joint get a big discount on the C7 Grand Sport.
By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2017 - 2:12PM
General Motors has announced that the first 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Carbon 65 Edition Z06 coupe to come off of the assembly line will be sold at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction, with the proceeds going to the George W. Bush Presidential Center’s Military Service Initiative – a charitable organization which helps post-9/11 service members adjust to life after the military.
By Armen Hareyan on November 13, 2017 - 9:52PM
Today I asked many Corvette owners on social media about the different types of Vette owners and receive these interesting replies. Do you see yourself in one of them? If yes which one?
By Patrick Rall on November 13, 2017 - 12:39PM
After leaking last week on the cover of Car & Driver, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 made its public debut in Dubai, finally giving us all of the key information on the new American supercar – and some of the official information differs from what was posted online last week.
By Patrick Rall on November 10, 2017 - 2:38PM
General Motors still hasn’t had a whole lot to say about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 since the car leaked on the December cover of Car & Driver magazine, but the video below officially announces that the new supercar will be introduced on November 12th – along with giving us our first chance to hear the new LT5 roar.
By Patrick Rall on November 9, 2017 - 3:12PM
After getting our first look at the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 via the leaked Car & Driver cover, more details from the article inside of the magazine have arrived online – offering us information on the price, the torque levels, the curb weight and many of the other features which make this C7 better than the Z06.
By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2017 - 12:29PM
We don’t know for sure when the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will make its formal debut, but the 750 horsepower supercar has been leaked on the cover of the December issue of Car & Driver magazine – finally putting to rest all of the rumors about the next step in the evolution of the C7.
By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2017 - 3:40PM
Chevrolet Performance has introduced a new suspension calibration option for select C7 Chevrolet Corvettes from the 2014-2016 model years which will improve handling and ride quality – and owners of these select Corvette models can get this upgrade for just $350.
By Mary Conway on November 2, 2017 - 2:35PM
Genovation, the high end customizer, says it will unveil its production version of an electric Corvette at the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas, in January. Tests earlier this year showed that the electric vehicle could hit 209 MPH. The vehicle will be based on the C7 Chevrolet Corvette.
By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2017 - 3:20PM
To commemorate 65 years of the Chevrolet Corvette, General Motors has unveiled the 2018 Corvette Carbon 65 Edition at this week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas – available for the Grand Sport and Z06 in their premium configurations.
By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2017 - 1:02PM
According to the Bowling Green Daily News, the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette will only be built for a few months before the plant in Kentucky begins building the 2019 Corvette during the final week of January 2018 – leading to an extremely short 2018 model year.
By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2017 - 11:33AM
There are lots of videos online featuring crazy quick Chevrolet Corvettes storming down the quarter mile, but the driver of this incredible American sports car claims that his car is the quickest in the world with a manual transmission – and I can’t find any evidence of a quicker 3-pedal Corvette.
By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2017 - 4:32PM
We previously reported that every 2018 Chevrolet Corvette would cost $45 more than the comparable 2017 model and today, we take a closer look at the pricing of the 2018 Z06 – as I build my ideal supercharged Corvette on Chevrolet.com.
By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2017 - 3:41PM
We have talked a great deal about the future of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the mid-engine supercar which could be called the Zora, but we haven’t talked much about the C7 Corvette ZR1 convertible – which could set a new benchmark for high performance American convertibles.
By Patrick Rall on September 15, 2017 - 1:06PM
While there has still been no official word from General Motors on the existence of a mid-engine Corvette plan nor has there been any official word of a new ZR1, rumors and insider information suggests that the two new Super-Vettes could be sold side-by-side as soon as next fall.
By Mary Conway on September 2, 2017 - 5:21PM
There is nothing more embarrassing than trying to get something open when it is stuck for no apparent reason. Owners who have been in the same boat share some tricks for getting the trunk on your 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to open.
By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2017 - 2:27PM
The configurator tool for the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette has gone live on Chevrolet.com and, like the Camaro, the Corvette gets a miniscule price hike for the new model year – with every Stingray, Grand Sport and Z06 starting $45 higher than they did for 2017.
By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2017 - 3:47PM
Anyone within a few mile radius of General Motors’ Milford Proving Grounds this morning likely heard the sweet roar of a high performance engine which could be the next generation Corvette ZR1 or the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette making repeated high speed runs on the secluded test track.
By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2017 - 2:43PM
The future Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has been a hot topic in the American high performance world for years now, but we have received several questions about how it might differ from the current Corvette Z06 – so today, we bring you a look at how the C7 ZR1 could differentiate itself from the C7 Z06.
By Mary Conway on August 19, 2017 - 10:38PM
It is a relatively common complaint. Drivers find that their information/entertainment screen on a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette starts to flicker or even roll like an old television screen. Drivers give their advice for getting it fixed.
By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2017 - 11:45AM
Here is a look at the General Motors vehicles included in Forza Motorsport 7, including a handful of Chevrolet Camaros, Chevrolet Corvettes and other legendary GM performance models.
By Patrick Rall on August 7, 2017 - 3:54PM
There have been multiple reports in the past few days of what appears to be a mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette test car in heavy camouflage and while we still haven’t heard a single word from GM on this long-rumored supercar – the constant presence over the course of the past year all but proves that there is a midship Chevy on the way.
By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2017 - 2:33PM
The Chevrolet Corvette assembly facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky will begin their summer shutdown to prepare for 2018 model year production – which could include the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette – along with working on the plant's new paint shop.
By Patrick Rall on July 19, 2017 - 2:57PM
General Motors hasn’t offered up an official Nurburgring time for the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, but the German magazine Sport Auto was able to run a lap of 7:13.9, making it the quickest Corvette and the quickest Chevrolet to blast around the 12.9-mile road course.
By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2017 - 12:59PM
While it seems likely that the C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (should it carry that name) will have a quick-shifting automatic transmission, the videos showing was is believed to be the next super-Vette storming around the Nürburgring confirms that a self-shifting transmission as at least being considered – if its not already a sure thing.
By Patrick Rall on July 13, 2017 - 3:26PM
Seattle Mariners’ second basemen Robinson Cano drove away with a brand new Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport on Tuesday after being named the Most Valuable Player of the 2017 MLB All-Star Game in Miami – opting for the sleek sports car over a new Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.
By Patrick Rall on June 29, 2017 - 4:05PM
While the 4th of July falls on a Tuesday, General Motors is offering a 10% discount on the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray – knocking as much as $8,500 off of the price of the original American sports car for the celebration of our nation’s independence from England.