Showing posts with label Corvette. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Corvette. Show all posts

Monday, July 4, 2011

Corvette c6

Corvette c6 Corvette c6A more apt name was never applied than the moniker chosen for this SEMA-bound C6. The Outrageous C6 Corvette is a collaboration between Corvette aftermarket parts distributor Mid America Motorworks, its in-house brand of products and parts that goes by the name Performance Choice, Sony, and the designer of the vehicle, John Wargo of the Custom Shop. From what we gather

Corvette c6

Corvette c6 Corvette c6A more apt name was never applied than the moniker chosen for this SEMA-bound C6. The Outrageous C6 Corvette is a collaboration between Corvette aftermarket parts distributor Mid America Motorworks, its in-house brand of products and parts that goes by the name Performance Choice, Sony, and the designer of the vehicle, John Wargo of the Custom Shop. From what we gather

Corvette c5

Corvette c5 Corvette c5The Chevrolet Corvette C5 is a sports car and the fifth generation car manufactured by Chevrolet between the years 1997-2004.During the first launched in 1997, hatchback coupe was available and later, trunk was available from the year 1998. The 1998 models also took part in the Indianapolis 500 mile race. Later on, the C5 models also took part in the 2002 and 2004

Corvette c5

Corvette c5 Corvette c5The Chevrolet Corvette C5 is a sports car and the fifth generation car manufactured by Chevrolet between the years 1997-2004.During the first launched in 1997, hatchback coupe was available and later, trunk was available from the year 1998. The 1998 models also took part in the Indianapolis 500 mile race. Later on, the C5 models also took part in the 2002 and 2004

Corvette zr1

Corvette zr1  With sales totaling just over 1000 units in Europe during 2006, the Corvette lacks traction for this market. With the likes of Maserati's, Aston Matin's, Porsche's, Audi RS's, Ferrari's, Mercedes AMG's, etc. painting the urban landscape in Europe, Corvette just doesn't evoke the same passion. In fact, it's quite a different reaction as demonstrated by Top Gear's Jeremy

Corvette zr1

Corvette zr1  With sales totaling just over 1000 units in Europe during 2006, the Corvette lacks traction for this market. With the likes of Maserati's, Aston Matin's, Porsche's, Audi RS's, Ferrari's, Mercedes AMG's, etc. painting the urban landscape in Europe, Corvette just doesn't evoke the same passion. In fact, it's quite a different reaction as demonstrated by Top Gear's Jeremy

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Corvette z06

Corvette z06Five years ago, the sixth-generation Corvette Z06 stunned the sports car world. Powered by a 7.0 Liter V8 and sporting an aluminum frame plus the use of select carbon-fiber components, it offers an outstanding power-to-weight ratio. Now for 2011, Z06 models come standard with new, second-generation Goodyear® Eagle® F1 Supercar tires as well as new exhaust tuning. Magnetic

Corvette z06

Corvette z06Five years ago, the sixth-generation Corvette Z06 stunned the sports car world. Powered by a 7.0 Liter V8 and sporting an aluminum frame plus the use of select carbon-fiber components, it offers an outstanding power-to-weight ratio. Now for 2011, Z06 models come standard with new, second-generation Goodyear® Eagle® F1 Supercar tires as well as new exhaust tuning. Magnetic

Friday, April 22, 2011

Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Cabriolet

V8 / 5.354 cc / 365 PS / 352 ft/lb (477 Nm) @ 4.000 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 6,2 s / Vmax: 147 mph (237 km/h)(click images for a larger view)

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Chevrolet Celebrates 100th Anniversary with 2012 Centennial Edition Corvette Package

The Chevrolet brand turns 100 this year, and unlike some people that like to hide their age after a certain point, the automaker is out to tell the world. Among the many celebrations planned for this occasion is the presentation a special 2012 Centennial Edition Corvette with a black color scheme and unique design elements. “Racing and performance are the roots of Chevrolet, a tradition carried

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Wide Body

V8 / 6.162 cc / 647 PS / 604 ft/lb (819 Nm) @ 3.800 / supercharger / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 3,4 s / 0 - 100 mph (160 km/h): 7,0 s / Vmax: 205 mph (330 km/h)(click images for a larger view)

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Arash AF-10

V8 / 7.011 cc / 550 PS / 475 lb/ft (645 Nm) @ 4.800(click images for a larger view)

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Bertone Mantide

V8 / 6.162 cc / 647 PS / 604 ft/lb (819 Nm) @ 3.800 / kompressor / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 3,4 s / 0 - 100 mph (160 km/h): 7,0 s / Vmax: 205 mph (330 km/h) (click images for a larger view)

Bertone Mantide

V8 / 6.162 cc / 647 PS / 604 ft/lb (819 Nm) @ 3.800 / kompressor / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 3,4 s / 0 - 100 mph (160 km/h): 7,0 s / Vmax: 205 mph (330 km/h) (click images for a larger view)

Monday, January 3, 2011

VIDEO: Dallas Performance’s 1,302HP Corvette C6 Hits the Dyno

After some recent fails, let’s see a dyno test with a happy ending. This is a 2005 C6 Corvette built by Dallas Performance, which recorded a whopping 1,302 hp and 1,662 Nm (1,226 lb-ft) of torque on the rear wheels, according to the performance charts. To achieve this, the tuning firm upgraded the V8 powerhouse with twin turbos, Performance Induction LS3 heads, RC120 injectors and single plane

VIDEO: Dallas Performance’s 1,302HP Corvette C6 Hits the Dyno

After some recent fails, let’s see a dyno test with a happy ending. This is a 2005 C6 Corvette built by Dallas Performance, which recorded a whopping 1,302 hp and 1,662 Nm (1,226 lb-ft) of torque on the rear wheels, according to the performance charts. To achieve this, the tuning firm upgraded the V8 powerhouse with twin turbos, Performance Induction LS3 heads, RC120 injectors and single plane

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Thursday, December 30, 2010

James Robbins’ Corvette Design Study: Close But No Cigar

Here at Carscoop, we love us some Corvette design studies. Heck, if we wanted to we could probably serve up a new one every day of the week. Today’s CAD mock up comes from transportation design student James Robbins. Think of it as a C6.5, a stopgap measure between the current gen Corvette and a future C7 model. The design brief required Mr. Robbins to use the basic proportions of the C6, which

James Robbins’ Corvette Design Study: Close But No Cigar

Here at Carscoop, we love us some Corvette design studies. Heck, if we wanted to we could probably serve up a new one every day of the week. Today’s CAD mock up comes from transportation design student James Robbins. Think of it as a C6.5, a stopgap measure between the current gen Corvette and a future C7 model. The design brief required Mr. Robbins to use the basic proportions of the C6, which