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The C8 Corvette Z06 has finally been put to the ultimate test at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, with Christian Gebhardt of Sport Auto clocking an impressive 7:10 lap time on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. This puts the mid-engine Z06 ahead of the Mercedes-AMG GT R but behind McLaren’s 600LT and 720S.
Equipped with the Z07 Performance Package and carbon-fiber wheels, the US-spec Z06 demonstrated its power with 670 horsepower from its 5.5L flat-plane crank V8. Notably, the lap time improves by 3 seconds over the C7 Z06, but some fans might find the difference smaller than expected. Factors like the C8’s longer gearing (maxing at 151 mph vs. 158 mph for the C7) and heavier weight played a role.
Still, the C8 Z06 remains a game-changer. With 2.6 seconds to 60 mph, a quarter-mile in 10.6 seconds, and a price
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Jay Leno recently got an up-close look at Chevrolet’s new C8-generation Corvette ZR1 on Jay Leno’s Garage. Leno, a legendary figure in the automotive world, was joined by GM President Mark Reuss to explore the ZR1’s incredible capabilities.
The new ZR1 boasts a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 engine, delivering a jaw-dropping 1,064 horsepower. Leno, visibly impressed, noted that achieving similar performance from a European sports car would cost millions.
Reuss added that while the ZR1’s price isn’t set yet, it will stay true to Corvette’s tradition of being both aspirational and attainable.
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The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum just gave away a 670-hp 2023 Corvette Z06 to Thomas Stewart of Fountain Valley, California and now they are [...]
Story from KSNV NBC Las Vegas — The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has received a generous donation from Ken Goodrich, chairman of Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing. Goodrich donated a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, which he recently acquired at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas, to CSN’s Department of Applied Technologies.
This classic Corvette will serve as a hands-on restoration project for students, providing invaluable real-world experience. Upon completion, the restored vehicle will be sold at a future Barrett-Jackson auction, with the proceeds directly benefiting the college.
“I’ve always been a champion for the trades,” Goodrich stated, highlighting his commitment to supporting higher education and vocational training.
This donation not only fuels student learning but also reinforces the importance of skilled trades in today’s workforce.
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It was seven days before Christmas, and the showroom was packed tighter than Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve. Shiny Corvettes in every color gleamed under twinkling holiday lights, and classic beauties sat side by side, their chrome sparkling like tinsel. The cars were ready to make someone’s holiday dreams come true, but there was one problem—there was no more room.
Troy, the General Manager, stood with his team, shaking his head with a grin. “If one more car shows up, we’ll need to park it on the roof!” The showroom floor was so full that even the Christmas tree looked like it might need to find a new parking spot.
And just when things couldn’t get tighter, the phone rang. The next batch of cars was already on its way, scheduled to arrive before Christmas. The countdown was on. They had 7 days to find [...]
