Chevrolet released the power output numbers for the 2015 Corvette Z06, delighting fans of Corvettes, horsepower and all things that go fast with numbers exceeding the car maker’s earlier estimates. The new Z06—powered by a supercharged LT4 engine—will make 650 horsepower and 650 foot-pounds of torque. That’s more power than the previous Corvette generation’s ZR1.
The New York Auto Show takes place April 18-27 and the show will once again boast plenty of big news: Dodge to Unveil a Refreshed Look for its Challenger/Charger Models Ahead of its 100th anniversary this summer, Dodge is looking to make a splash with new exterior and interior treatments on its Challenger and Charger models.
A sinkhole opened up without warning inside the National Corvette Museum Wednesday, and eight Chevrolet Corvettes fell into it. According to reports, six of the eight were donated to the museum by Corvette enthusiasts, and two are owned by General Motors. From Bangshift: “It is with heavy hearts that we report that eight Corvettes were affected
Editor’s Note: This series counts down the Top 10 engines of all time—see how the voting was done by reading our initial post. The LS engine family made up a huge number of votes for your 10 favorite engines of all time, but the LS1 proved to be the most popular. The 5.7-liter, 346 cubic-inch LS1
Take one 625-horsepower, supercharged LT4 engine and combine it with a seven-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. Throw in a track-inspired lightweight frame, wider tires, and body components designed for optimized downforce, and you’ve got the 2015 Corvette Z06. General Motors introduced the new Z06 at the Detroit Auto Show today, calling it the most
The Chevrolet Corvette is not for everyone. But it is for us. In the pantheon of American sports cars, past and present, it is without equal. Certainly the Ford Thunderbird was a superior automobile in the early years of Corvette development. And high-end Mustangs can more than hold their own. The Viper? Outstanding. But not
Media members at SEMA had the opportunity to take a spin in the General Motors car of their choice at the GM Proving Grounds–with the help of GM’s professional drivers, of course. Not surprisingly, the company’s stable of Corvettes seemed to get the bulk of the workload. We caught these Vettes in action on
BOWLING GREEN, KY. — On a predominantly picture-perfect weekend at Beech Bend Raceway Park—a fantastic old dragstrip nestled next to a rustic amusement park featuring a hilltop wooden coaster begging for a ride—racers, race fans, and car enthusiasts gathered to celebrate General Motors’ LS engine at the Holley LS Fest, Sept. 7-9. It was a weekend full
[portfolio_slideshow id=9310] In 1957, the Chevy Bel Air was one of the sharpest vehicles to hit the showroom floor. It boasted many sought-after options, including a 283 cubic inch engine with a Super Turbo-Fire carb; full power steering, brakes, windows, and seats; plus for the on-the-go businessman, an electronic shaver that plugged into the dash.
Summit Racing’s social media team does a great job sharing their customers’ car and truck photos with the world via their Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and Instagram accounts. But it’s virtually impossible to share them all. Summit Racing’s social media crew was kind enough to let us mine their user-submitted photos from Facebook to share
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