70 Years of Defining the Future
For 70 years and eight generations, Chevrolet Corvette has defined what’s possible for car
enthusiasts around the world and helped mains [...]
The last V8 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is an important car. Not just for Dodge and muscle car enthusiasts, but also for Corvette owners. As the Challenger SRT Demon and the Corvette are both American icons with a rich history of performance and speed. They are two of the most well-known and beloved sports [...]
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The 1960s were a time of great change in the world, and the Chevrolet Corvette was no exception.
The 1963 Corvette received the long-awaited major update. The new design, known as the “Sting Ray”, was even more aggressive than the previous model, with an optional split rear window coupe body style; the first hardtop coupe Corvette. The car also featured a new independent rear suspension system, which improved handling and stability.
Over the next few years, the Corvette continued to evolve. For 1965, the Corvette received a new big-block V8 engine. The 396ci engine was rated at 425hp, making it the most powerful engine to that date in a Corvette. To handle this new power, and engine weight, disc brakes were added as standard. The car also received some minor cosmetic updates, including a new grille and side vents.
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For the first time since the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans, the three Briggs Cunningham Corvette racecars that competed in that race were reunited at the 2023 Amelia Concours d’Elegance on Amelia Island.
The backstory on the three Le Mans racers has been told many times, and we highly recommend watching “The Quest” documentary by Michael Brown which focused on the No.3 Corvette which won the class and finished 8th overall, if you can find a copy.
The short story is that businessman and gentleman racer Briggs Cunningham tried unsuccessfully at winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 50s and so he turned to Zora Arkus-Duntov for help. With Zora’s help, three identically prepared Corvettes with 283-fuelie V8s were purchased by Cunningham and further prepped for racing at Le Mans.
The year was 1957
Win this 2023 Z06 Corvette withthe Z07 Performance Package!
The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation is giving you the opportunity to win a 2023 Corvette Z06! The Grand Prize Z06 is a Coupe offered in Elkhart Lake Blue and features the Z07 Performance Package with Carbon Flash Metallic ground effects and high wing spoiler. Inside is a 3LZ trim packa [...]