![One of Zora’s racing monikers, first introduced in 1962, is the Grand Sport. it has returned for 2017, and it’s better than ever. The original Corvette Grand Sports stalked racetracks in the 1960s, but then the name went dormant until it was revived in 1996, but again to be made for just one year. It was not until 2010 that the Grand Sport name would be used again. It was a huge success, out selling the base and Z06’s through the end of the production run in 2013. The 2017 Corvette Grand Sport uses the standard Corvette V-8 engine with dry-sump and 460hp, Z06’s cooling systems, wider rear fenders, a look-alike grille, Magnetic Ride Control, specially tuned anti-roll bars, composite leaf springs, larger brakes (than the Z51, but smaller than the Z06) and the Z51’s electronically controlled rear differential. The C7 GS comes in both Coupe and Convertible [...]</p>
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March 01, 2016 09:51 AM Eastern Standard Time MERRITT ISLAND, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Genovation Cars is proud to announce a new top speed record achieved by its prototype high-performance all-electric Corvette, the Genovation eXtreme Electric or GXE. The vehicle was being tested at the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds/Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida, conducting research to improve vehicle performance. During the course of testing, the car broke the record for the Top Speed Street Legal Electric Car category with a speed of 186.8 mph on the date of February 23, 2016.
Click here for video of the record-breaking event: https://vimeo.com/157185902
“We are thrilled that the result of our development testing led to the setting of this record”
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The record was certified by the International Mile Racing Association (IMRA). The previous record was 177 mph, set by a Finnish prototype car.
The GXE, based on a 2006 [...]
Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance
to be held Sunday, May 1st.
This year, we are attempting to get enough Classic Corvettes (pre 1974) to form a “Classic Corvette Class” for judging. The Greystone Mansion is located in Beverly Hills and is the former estate of the Doheny family. Now owned by the City of Beverly Hills, this internationally known venue presents a wonderful opportunity for you to exhibit your prized Classic Corvette, with the event certain to continue receiving worldwide coverage. If you are able to participate, you can find the application by clicking HERE.
Along with historically significant Corvettes, this year’s event will also present and include an all new concours field, access to the estate 18 acres of lushly landscaped grounds and mansion, marketplace of vendors, speaker series, sponsor displays (with several new sponsors [...]
