Chevrolet has officially announced that the eagerly awaited Corvette ZR1 will make its debut this summer. Positioned as the apex predator of the eighth-generation, mid-engine C8 Corvette lineup, the ZR1 promises to be the ultimate track-focused variant.
Expected to be the third of four performance iterations of the C8 series, the 2025 ZR1 is anticipated to inherit the formidable flat-plane crank 5.5-liter engine from its predecessor, the Z06. However, the ZR1 will receive a significant boost with the addition of twin turbochargers, propelling the rear-wheel-drive track marvel to over 800 horsepower. Internally designated as the LT7, this turbocharged version of the Z06’s engine is poised to deliver exhilarating performance on the track.
Remaining true to its racing heritage, the ZR1 is slated to maintain its rear-wheel-drive configuration. With the twin turbochargers augmenting the power of the 5.5-liter LT7 engine, the 2025 ZR1 is projected to achieve blistering acceleration, potentially
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Corvette Mike is an Official Sponsor of
This Weekend, Southern California NCRS Regional Meet
The Southern California NCRS Chapter will be hosting a regional judging meet In Las Vegas this weekend April 11th thru the 14th.
The event and judging will be held at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino Las Vegas. Judging will be for model years thru 2007. Cars will be located on the 2nd floor of the parking garage.
The event will also include a Judging School on Thursday conducted by Garry Mion on Concours Judging. Garry’s presentation at the French Lick National was so well received he will be offering it to you again.
Joe LeMay will host a technical Session “Cooling System and Coolants” on Friday.
For additional information contact:
Meet Information Contact: TED WILM theodore.a.wilm@gmail.com
Judging Information Contact:
The 1983 Corvette’s Singular Legacy
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The 1983 Corvette stands as a solitary figure in automotive lore, remaining the only Corvette model never to be owned by the public, thus shrouding it in intrigue. Originally slated for release, the 1983 Corvette never made its official debut due to formidable design hurdles and the scarcity of time required for production.
The Corvette, a symbol of American automotive prowess, stands as Chevrolet’s most iconic creation—a pioneer among true American sports cars. Since its inception in 1953, the Corvette has traversed eight generations, forging its path into the annals of automotive history. Yet, amid this illustrious lineage, the 1983 model year remains conspicuously absent.
Chevrolet had envisioned 1983 as the dawn of a new era with the C4 Corvette poised to redefine automotive excellence. Yet, persistent design challenges and looming deadlines compelled a strategic retreat, leading
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Corvette enthusiasts rejoice with a hint of disappointment! Chevrolet has unveiled two stunning limited-edition C8 Corvettes, the CERV I and Heritage, but there’s a catch – they’re exclusive to Japan.
CERV I: A Blast from the Past:
The CERV I pays tribute to the 1959 Chevrolet Experimental Research Vehicle (CERV), the visionary single-seater that paved the way for the Corvette’s mid-engine revolution. It boasts a head-turning Silver Flare Metallic exterior with bold blue stripes, echoing its historical inspiration.
Heritage Edition: A Timeless Classic:
The Heritage Edition throws it back to the very beginning, honoring the legendary 1953 C1 Corvette. A sophisticated Seawolf dark gray exterior sets the stage, accented by vibrant Edge Yellow brake calipers and sharp 20-inch five double-spoke wheels.
Modern Muscle Meets Classic Charm:
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Photo Credit: Troy WorrellHow this rare 1967 427/400 AC Auto A. I. R. Corvette Convertible was found….I wanted to share with you the story of how I came to acquire this very rare and unique Corvette. It all started back around circa 1985 . . .
My sales manager at that time, was Mike C. On yet another sunny and perfect day in Orange County, CA, he took a call from a tipsy guy who claimed he had a ’67 (Sunfire) yellow Corvette convertible with a black leather interior and a 400 hp 427.
Wait, it gets better. Imagine a 400 with AC, automatic, and A. I. R. (smog pump), a convertible with full power options, headrests and a vinyl hardtop missing as well as the center caps on what looked like original Kelsey Hayes aluminum wheels. Pinch me, am I dreaming?
Missing? Yes, he claimed
