History of the Corvette Part 1: Origins (C1 Corvette)
Mar 31, 2022 · Corvette history — aka the story of America’s sports car — begins and nearly ends here, a tale inexorably tied to automotive passion and persistence. It’s said that people first discovered a love of sports cars the moment the first two fledgling horseless carriages lined up on a makeshift start line.
A Comprehensive History of Corvette, from Concept to Mid …
Jul 8, 2019 · With a new generation of Corvette on the horizon, it’s time to look back at the history of the Corvette, and what makes it so special. With every legend comes a unique and awe-inspiring history. Every hero comes from a place no one ever expected. The process is always rough, but the end result is what makes the story so rich.
The History of Corvette Racing - CorvetteForum
Jul 7, 2023 · Meanwhile, in 1995, a new Corvette entered the fray. And this is where our story gets really interesting. This story follows a man by the name of Doug Ripple. Ripple, a long-time Corvette racer and tuner, teamed up with Mercury Marine and Lotus Engineering to create a dedicated Corvette racing engine.
C8 Service History - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum …
Jan 5, 2025 · C8 General Discussion - C8 Service History - My dad (74) who got me into corvettes just bought a 2020 Z51 with 33K on it, I have a 23 and I love it, so I talked him in to finding one. well he did not let me help him find it, and the next thing you know he now owns one, the car seems great, although he had a battery...
Corvette History Part 7: Dawn of the LS Engine & C5 Corvette
Jun 23, 2023 · C5 Corvette: A Legacy Begins. GM began selling the C5 Corvette on March 7, 1997, to widespread global appeal. Even before production started, people saw the Corvette name as one synonymous with inexpensive speed. Although this speed came at a cost in other ways – namely, efficiency, overseas appeal, and general refinement.
A Quick History of the Corvette Z06 - CorvetteForum
Aug 28, 2020 · The 2001 Corvette Z06 was designed to dominate a road course and it did just that, becoming one of the first American production road car to get around the Nurburgring in the 7-minute range. This package was built on fixed-roof hardtop chassis with a unique LS6 V8 with 405 horsepower and a unique 6-speed manual transmission.
A Quick History of the Corvette Stingray (aka Corvette Sting Ray)
Aug 28, 2020 · Since the C7 era of the Corvette was introduced for the 2014 model year, the “base” model has been named the Stingray. Today, the Stingray is a mid-engine sports car with a 6.2-liter V8 mounted behind the driver’s seat, offering 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.
Top 7 Highest Production Years in the History of Corvette
Nov 14, 2024 · The 1977 Corvette set a new sales record with 49,213 units sold, the highest production number seen up to that point in the car’s history. Despite the C3 generation showing signs of aging in its design, this model year still captured consumer interest.
A Quick History of the Corvette ZR1 (aka Corvette ZR-1)
Aug 28, 2020 · The most significant difference was the Lotus-engineered 5.7-liter dual overhead camshaft V8, which was a rarity among the pushrod V8s throughout Corvette history. This engine delivered 375 horsepower in 1990 through 1992 and in …
How to check service history - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette …
Dec 18, 2024 · C4 General Discussion - How to check service history - Some general question, maybe somebody can advise me. I have bought C4 from a guy, who bought a car from dealer. This car spend whole live in California and according seller was serviced in Chevrolet dealer.