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2025 ZR1


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Exciting news for Corvette enthusiasts! The highly anticipated 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is set to begin production in Q2 of 2025, with order books officially opening in February.

Key Ordering Dates:
February 11 – Chevrolet’s online configurator goes live
February 13 – First allocation cycle begins
February 20 – Dealers with allocation can start placing orders

Pricing & Value:
ZR1 Coupe: $185,995 (includes $1,695 destination charge)
ZR1 Convertible: $195,995

For comparison, a Ferrari SF90 Stradale starts at over $500,000, and a McLaren 750S comes in at $330,000—yet the ZR1 delivers world-class performance at a fraction of the price!

With 1,064 horsepower under the hood, a 9.6-second quarter-mile time, and a record-breaking top speed of 233 mph, the ZR1 promises to deliver hypercar-level performance, Chevrolet has once [...]

Corvette Hall Of Fame
 
Photo credit: Keith Cornett.of Corvette BloggerLast Saturday, the National Corvette Museum inducted the 2024 Corvette Hall of Fame class. Honorees included Oliver Gavin and Jan Magnussen in Racing, Richard Prince in the Enthusiast category, and Tadge Juechter in the GM category.

Each inductee was introduced with a video and brought on stage to receive their award, except Jan, who was in Texas for a race. Corvettes representing their achievements were displayed, including a new 2025 Corvette ZR1.

The event, held at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, featured many notable guests, and the museum did a fantastic job hosting. Congratulations to all the new inductees!

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Corvette Theif
“This Is Not Your Car”: Burglar Stuck Inside Corvette


Credit::Julio Solano

In Miami Beach, Florida, on Monday, September 16, a suspected burglar found himself stuck inside a Corvette, much to the surprise of the car’s owner.

Julio Solano captured the incident on video as he approached his vehicle, only to discover the would-be thief trapped inside. In the footage, a shocked Solano can be heard saying, “My brother, this is not your car. This is my car.”

The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Ravesh Rabindranauth, signaled for Solano to open the door, but Solano replied, “No, you can’t get out. We’re calling the cops.”

According to reports, Rabindranauth was unable to exit the car due to its “unconventional door mechanism.” Eventually, he was freed and promptly arrested by the authorities.

Rabindranauth was charged with burglary of [...]

2026 Zora
 
Photo credit: Corvette Blogger and Stefan BaldaufChevy is gearing up to unleash its most powerful Corvette yet: the Zora. Named after Corvette legend Zora Arkus-Duntov, this hybrid supercar is expected to push beyond the limits of the already incredible ZR1. Recently spotted testing at the Nürburgring, the Zora prototype hinted at some serious upgrades, including a hybrid powertrain that could produce up to 1,220 horsepower.This next gen Corvette blends the ZR1’s twin-turbo V8 with electric motors, creating an all-wheel-drive beast designed to take on supercars like Ferrari’s SF90. While Chevy hasn’t officially confirmed the Zora, the clues are hard to miss. With a nod to its namesake, this new Corvette aims to deliver the mid-engine powerhouse Zora envisioned decades ago. Get ready, because the Zora is set to change the game.   There are 1,064 Reasons to
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C8 Factory

Photo Credit: corvsport.com GM has announced an extended holiday pause for Corvette production, lasting three weeks instead of the usual two. The Bowling Green plant in Kentucky will close on Friday, December 13, 2024, and reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025.

This extended break marks one of the longest holiday temporary production pauses in Corvette history, though GM has not confirmed a specific reason. Possible explanations include managing production levels, implementing line improvements, or conducting maintenance.

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