The C8 Corvette is one of the most sought-after cars, with some models having a wait time of over a year. Despite the high demand, theft rates are very low—less than 0.1%. This rarity is due in part to the low demand for used parts and the car’s robust security features.
The issue arises when the car is left running and unattended. While there might be places in the USA where this practice is still safe, they are becoming increasingly rare.
This vulnerability is not unique to Corvettes; it applies to all cars. However, Chevrolet has an additional feature that comes into play. If you turn off your Corvette without the fob being present, the C8 will allow a one-time restart without the fob. This is intended as a safety feature for situations
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The National Corvette Museum (NCM) in Kentucky has unveiled a new exhibit, “Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined,” marking the tenth anniversary of the 2014 sinkhole event. This exhibit celebrates the museum’s resilience and recovery since the incident. Located near the GM Bowling Green plant, the exclusive assembly site for Corvettes since 1981, the NCM’s new exhibit will be available from June 14th to September 15th.
Kaye Wagner, Chair of the NCM Board of Directors, highlighted the exhibit’s role in showcasing the museum’s growth and progress over the past decade. “Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined” reflects on the challenges faced and the significant progress made since the sinkhole.
The exhibit features rare Corvettes recovered from the sinkhole, including the ZR-1 Spyder, a 1962 model, the 1.5-millionth Vette, the 2009 ZR-1 Blue Devil, and
It is being reported that General Motors, like other carmakers, is scaling back some of its ambitious electric vehicle (EV) plans due to lower-than-expected customer demand.
The latest delay involves GM’s St. Catharines plant in Ontario, Canada, which was set to produce over 400,000 EV drive units annually. This shift was intended to transition the plant from manufacturing the profitable Gen 5 V8 engines and dual-clutch transmissions (DCT) used in the C8 Corvette.
However, according to The St. Catharines Standard, these plans have been postponed due to slower-than-anticipated growth in EV demand. Despite the delay, GM assures that the transition to EV production at St. Catharines is still in progress.
Natalie Nankil, GM Canada’s director of corporate and internal communications, stated, “Work continues to retool the V-6 engine and 6-speed transmission lines at St. Catharin [...]
In 1955, after just two years in production, the Corvette faced potential retirement due to poor sales and lackluster performance. Critics cited its unimpressive 6-cylinder “Blue Flame” engine as a major drawback. However, the introduction of a 265 cubic-inch V8 offered hope for improvement. Future Chief Engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov recognized the need for the Corvette to prove itself on the racetrack.
With Ed Cole’s help, Duntov enhanced the C1 Corvette, achieving a breakthrough at Daytona Beach. A modified 240 HP Corvette, driven by Duntov, set speed records over 150 MPH. This success was repeated a few months later when Duntov-prepared Corvettes excelled at Daytona, taking first and second place in the Production Sports Car class and setting a top-speed record in the Modified class.
This momentum led to preparing three Corvettes for the 12 Hours of Sebring, where they performed admirably, with one finishing first
