Jeff Gordon Doesn’t Just Drive It, He Helps Build Its Heart
Recently, Gordon and his father traveled to the Corvette Performance Build Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where he spent a full day assembling the twin-turbo 5.5L LT7 V8 that will power his 2026 Corvette ZR1X. The experience is part of Chevrolet’s revived Build Your Own Engine program, giving select Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X owners the […]
Introducing the 2026 Corvette Z06 Stars & Steel Edition
Chevrolet is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary in a big way with the new Stars & Steel Collection, and the centerpiece for Corvette enthusiasts is the limited-production 2026 Corvette Z06 Stars & Steel Edition. Available only in 3LZ trim and offered as both a Coupe and Convertible, each example is individually numbered 1 through 250, making […]
2026 Corvette ZR1 At Circuit Of The Americas
Photo credit: YouTube – Hennessey Performance Chevrolet’s 2026 Corvette ZR1 just delivered an eye-catching performance at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), proving its supercar-caliber chops. A stock ZR1 equipped with the ZTK Performance Package posted a 2:13.80 lap time, coming within roughly 2.3 seconds of the $2 million Czinger 21C’s production car record (2:10.70), […]
Chevy Ends Building Transmissions in Canada
Photo credit: gmauthority.com Chevrolet and Tremec are bringing a key piece of Corvette performance back under tighter control. Since 2022, some of the Corvette’s eight-speed dual-clutch transmissions were assembled at GM’s St. Catharines plant in Ontario. But as the C8 lineup grows, Tremec has ended that arrangement. Now, all of these transmissions are once again fully […]
Introducing Our New Website + Two Legendary Corvettes
To celebrate the launch of our new Website, we also wanted to highlight two Extraordinary Corvettes currently available Each is legendary in its own right. 1963 Corvette Z06 Split Window Coupe The original race-bred Corvette! 1 of 199 Produced Fuel-Injected 327/360 HP V-8, 4-Speed This Z06 car was meticulously frame-off restored by the world renowned […]
1963 Dream Corvette Turns into a $26k Hard Lesson
Too Good To Be True – $28k 1963 Corvette Convertible Photo credit: Wate Every Corvette enthusiast knows the thrill of the hunt, but sometimes, it’s the hunt that bites you. In East Tennessee, Jim, a longtime Corvette lover thought he’d found a dream deal on a 1963 Corvette posted on Facebook Marketplace. The price was […]
Thundering Thursday VOL 13-18 – ZR1x – 1.68-second 0–60 & 8.675 1/4 mile
Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR1X Redefines American Street-Car Performance Chevrolet has pushed Corvette performance into truly historic territory with the new 2026 Corvette ZR1X, a hybrid, all-wheel-drive supercar that mixes a twin-turbo 5.5L LT7 V8 with an electric motor for a staggering 1,250 horsepower. In recent GM testing, the ZR1X blasted from 0–60 mph in just 1.68 […]
Corvette GS Powered by a Big, Naturally Aspirated V8
Rumors point to a new Corvette Grand Sport powered by a big, naturally aspirated V8, possibly as large as 6.7 liters. If true, it would be one of the largest engines ever fitted to a modern Corvette, delivering the kind of raw sound and throttle response enthusiasts crave. Expect a wide-body stance, serious grip, and […]
Happy New Year from The Corvette Mike Team
As we roll into a brand-new year, we want to say thank you to everyone who’s part of the automotive enthusiast community. The people who love the design, the history, the sound, the craftsmanship, and the stories behind great cars. Whether your passion is for Corvettes, classics, muscle cars, modern performance, or anything in between, […]
Merry Christmas from The Corvette Mike Team
As another year winds down, all of us here at Corvette Mike want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for trusting us with your cars, your stories, and your passion for America’s Sports Car. From the showroom to the service bays, from restorations to road trips, it’s been a year filled […]