[VIDEO] LMR’s Twin-Turbo Corvette Sets Standing Mile Record at 231 MPH

[VIDEO] LMR's Twin-Turbo Corvette Sets Standing Mile Record at 231 mph

According to a post on the Corvette Forum, Late Model Racecraft now holds the record for the fastest corvette in the standing mile which they set Saturday at the Texas Mile. Their twin turbo C6 Corvette hit 231 mph despite a 31 mph head wind. Check out what 231 mph in a Corvette looks like after the jump.

Late Model Racecraft’s Corvette sports a 440 ci engine with a custom LMR twin turbo kit and runs on Hoosier R6 tires. The Corvette maxed out the shop’s dyno at 1500 rwhp!

The LMR gang attempted to best that record on Sunday. They made 23lbs of boost in 3rd gear but then the transmission broke so they had to call it a day.

They also set the fastest time at the Texas Mile with their 1800 hp Camaro which topped out at 244 mph!

Source:
Corvette Forum

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[PICS] The New 4LT Interior in a 2012 Corvette Grand Sport

[PICS] The New 4LT Interior in a 2012 Corvette Grand Sport

The new 4LT interior was on display for the first time at last weekend’s CorvetteForum Cruise-In at the National Corvette Museum. On hand was Tom Hill – Corvette Plant Engineer who said these seats were put in the car the day before the event began which makes this the first 2012 Corvette to have the 4LT interior installed.

The new seat is a big improvement, especially the shoulder bolsters that seem to really round out the comfort, particularly for “spirited” driving. The actual headrest seemed to be very hard and stiff, compared to the current seat. The design team also redid the “release mechanism” who allows the seats to be folded forward for access to the rear storage area.

Corvette Buyers are able to specify a stitch color and you’ll see this yellow stitching on these seats nicely accents the Velocity Yellow exterior.

Here are a few pictures of the new 4LT interior in a 2012 Corvette Grand Sport.

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The new seat design is another indication that GM is listening and responding to customers (and critics) and apparently Tom Hill made a big point about that during his presentation.

Another topic of discussion that Corvette owners are frustrated with is the current Navigation system. Hill agreed that it sucks and went on to explain that at the time the C6 was being developed, it was a state-of-the-art system. However, as technology for NAV systems have significantly gotten better, engineers were stuck with what they in had without making substantial changes to the dash and the related components. Hill agreed that it’s one of the most frustrating issues to the engineering team on the Corvette and says they know they can do it better, but their hands are tied.

A big thanks to Brad aka ‘TOBASCO’ for providing the pictures and a recap of the discussions with Tom Hill.

Source:
Corvette Forum

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[VIDEO] Corvette ZR1 Raffle to Benefit Fallen Officer Goes Bad for Dealer

Corvette ZR1 Raffle to Benefit Fallen Taylor MI Police Officer Goes Bad for Dealer

Back in September we told you about the loss of Taylor Michigan police corporal Matthew Edwards who was gunned down in the line of duty, leaving a wife and two children. Taylor Chevrolet offered to step in with a Corvette ZR1 raffle to help raise funds for the family. Now the dealer claims the police charity that was brought in to assist with the raffle has taken them for ride.

Here is an in-depth report from WXYZ about the raffle and the dealer’s accusations against the police charity who they claim cut them out at the last minute.

It’s too bad that a situation like this arises when it seems it could have been easily avoided by the charity and the dealership simply knowing exactly what the rules were in advance and then following them to the conclusion of the raffle. If the rules don’t specify a cash option, then there should be no cash option. Unfortunately, Taylor Chevrolet and other like-minded businesses in the community will think twice about offering to help and that hurts everyone.

You can let Taylor Chevrolet know that you appreciate them being a good member of the community by visiting the dealership at 13801 S Telegraph Road in Taylor, MI or give them a call at (734) 250-6220.

Again, we are very sorry for the loss of Officer Edwards and we do appreciate Taylor Chevrolet’s attempt to help the family he left behind.

Source:
WXYZ

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New Corvette Incentives Run out at the End of May

New Corvette Incentives Run out at the End of May

With the end of May comes the end of a great factory incentive on brand new Corvettes. On Tuesday night, May 31st at 9:00 PM, the current GM incentives will run out. Those incentives include $3,000 in Dealer Cash that is passed on to the customer as well as 1.9% APR for 60 months or 2.9% APR for 72 months with approved credit!

With over 60 brand new, 2011 Corvettes in stock and on the ground right now, it’s a great time to visit Kerbeck Corvette and take advantage of the incentives now and have all summer to drive your new Corvette! Check out Kerbeck Corvette’s inventory.

If it’s a 2012 Corvette that you’re wanting, Kerbeck is now taking orders with production dates in July. Talk to one of Kerbeck’s Corvette Specialists about a custom order to meet your specifications.

Visit Kerbeck Corvette on the web at www.kerbeck.com or call Dave Salvatore at 877-537-2325.

Source:
Kerbeck Corvette

Related:
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CAW ‘nervous’ over GM’s Impala production plans

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