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

More Proof of the Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Surface Online

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2017 - 1:55PM

The introduction of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has claimed the majority of the attention of the performance car world, but new information has surfaced online suggesting that the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette is still in the works – with a turbocharged engine.

The 2019 Corvette ZR1 Shoots Flames at Full Throttle

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2017 - 2:38PM

As expected, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will shoot flames out of the exhaust tips, but unlike most fire-breathing performance cars – the new LT5 blows fire out the tips under full throttle.

Hennessey is Preparing a 1200hp Corvette ZR1 Package

By Patrick Rall on December 14, 2017 - 2:49PM

The folks at Hennessey Performance are the first to announce a monster power package for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 – delivering 1200 horsepower and 1066lb-ft of torque along with a low-9-second quarter mile time and a top speed of 230 miles per hour.

A New Camaro Z28 with LT5 Power Sounds Better Than Ever

By Patrick Rall on December 12, 2017 - 3:22PM

The arrival of the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE all-but-erased our hopes of seeing a new Z28, but the arrival of the new LT5 V8 in the Corvette ZR1 brings new life to the rumor of an even more-powerful Chevy muscle car – one which would overpower the Dodge Hellcat cars.

The 2019 Corvette ZR1 LT5 Engine had an Unusual Project Name

By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2017 - 4:30PM

In order to keep the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and its new LT5 engine a secret as best as possible, the company gave the engine development project an unusual name that seemingly had nothing to do with a 755 horsepower supercar engine – calling it simply the “BAS”.

The Chevrolet Corvette is the Most Loved Car in America for 2017

By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2017 - 3:39PM

The polling experts at Strategic Vision have published their list of the Most Loved Vehicles in America and with the highest scores among all of the cars honored this year, the Corvette coupe and convertible team up to serve as the top two Most Loved Cars in America.

First 6 weeks with my 2018 C-7 Corvette Stingray

By Philip DiCarlo on December 2, 2017 - 10:51PM

My 2018 C-7 Corvette Stingray experience started about 6 weeks ago on October 19, 2017.

Muscle Cars: From Early Age to Corvette Z06, Challenges and Future

By Jerry Little on December 1, 2017 - 11:37AM

Muscle car is a survivor. It has gone through its golden age, decline and perhaps to a new golden age of Corvette Z06, but it also faces new challenges in the future, while having a lasting appeal.

1st 2019 Corvette ZR1 Headed to Military Charity Auction

By Patrick Rall on November 30, 2017 - 11:17AM

The first 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 built for public consumption will be auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson event on January 20th in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the proceeds will go to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation – a group that provides homes to catastrophically injured US service members.

2019 Corvette ZR1 Pricing Starts at $119,995, ZR1 Convertible Starts at $123,995

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.

The Katech Street Attack 427 Corvette Grand Sport Packs 699hp

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.

Chevrolet Corvette, Camaro and Others 20% Off Through November

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.

Taco Bell Employees Get a $4,300 Discount on a 2018 Corvette Grand Sport

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.

2018 Corvette Carbon 65 Edition Z06 Coupe

1st Corvette Carbon 65 Edition Z06 Headed to Auction for Military Charity

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.

12 Types of Corvette Owners and Distinctions Between Those Types

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?

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: The Official Details

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.

2019 Corvette ZR1 Roars in Debut Teaser Video

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.

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: Price, Weight and Other Key Details

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.

The 750hp 2019 Corvette ZR1 Leaked by Car & Driver

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.

C7 Corvette Stingray, Z06 Handling Improved by Chevrolet Performance

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.

The GXE Electric Corvette is racing toward production at 209 MPH

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.

The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Carbon 65 Edition Debuts at SEMA

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.

2019 Corvette Production Will Start Surprisingly Early in 2018

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.

Meet the World's Quickest Chevrolet Corvette with a Manual Transmission

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.

Building the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Online

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.

The New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 could be America's Greatest Performance Convertible

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.

Chevrolet Could Offer the Mid-Engine Corvette and the ZR1 Next Fall

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.

3 Tricks to try if you can't open the trunk on your 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

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.

The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Gets a Tiny Price Hike

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.

Something is Roaring Today at GM's Milford Proving Grounds

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.

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