The new Corvette has more power and better fuel economy than last year’s model. It is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine that can put out as much as 460 horsepower, CNN reports.
Chevrolet Corvette named ‘Automobile of the Year’
The new Corvette has more power and better fuel economy than last year’s model. It is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine that can put out as much as 460 horsepower, CNN reports.
[VIDEO] Four 2014 Corvette Stingrays Running Hot Laps at Spring Mountain
Ride along as these four all new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingrays take 2 hot laps on the Spring Mountain test track in Nevada. This track is part of the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School. Two Rydell employees were riding along inside these cars during Corvette Stingray training. You have to see it to believe it. This car is unbelievable! Enjoy!
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[ACCIDENT] Fire Breaks Out in a 1986 Corvette in Arizona
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A fire that started in the engine compartment of this black 1986 Corvette totaled the vehicle on Wednesday.
The driver was sitting at a red light on Duval Mine Road in Green Valley, Arizona when the blaze erupted.
Despite the fact that the car was a total loss and traffic was backed up for about 30 minutes, the good news is that no one was hurt.
Sadly, the Corvette was a recent birthday present for the driver.
The fire began about 3 p.m. and didn’t take long to engulf the car and send thick smoke soaring into the air.
Once Green Valley Fire District firefighters arrived on the scene, the blaze was out in less than two minutes, but unfortunately by then, the damage had already been done.
Cause of the fire had not been determined by Thursday morning, according to officials with the Green Valley Fire District.
Source:
Green Valley News
Photo Courtesy of Green Valley Fire District
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J Mays’ legacy
The announcement that J Mays will be leaving his chief creative officer role at Ford Motor Company on January 1 ends a 13-year run in one of the industry’s top design roles.
J Mays’ legacy
The announcement that J Mays will be leaving his chief creative officer role at Ford Motor Company on January 1 ends a 13-year run in one of the industry’s top design roles.
Best Car To Buy, Tesla Battery Packs, LA Auto Show: This Week In Social Media
It’s been a busy week in the green automotive universe, but you already know that since you follow us on social media.
Best Car To Buy, Tesla Battery Packs, LA Auto Show: This Week In Social Media
It’s been a busy week in the green automotive universe, but you already know that since you follow us on social media.
Corvette Repair’s Kevin Mackay Shows Off His See-Thru Corvettes
Kevin Mackay is well known within the Corvette hobby for his ability to seek and find rare historical Corvettes and then restore them to like new condition. Although best known for finding the 1960 Briggs Cunningham Corvette that won its class in the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans, he also found the ‘Rebel’ L88 Corvette racer that will be sold at Barrett-jackson early next year.
During Bloomington Gold, Mackay had three of his see-thru Corvette creations on display. The 1969 L88 and the 1965 Big Block have all been featured before and we also see the XP-819 rear engine concept owned by Mike Yager of Mid America Motorworks.
The idea for the street-legal see-thru Corvette came from Mackay wanting to push the envelope in terms of showing the work his shop Corvette Repair in Valley Stream, NY is capable of. But it also serves as a teaching vehicle, showing the parts that are normally obscured by body panels and how they all work.
On driving the see-thru Corvettes, Mackay says “It’s quite noisy. It rattles, there is no insulation.” Of course, the L88 has open headers so yes, we imagine it is quite loud.
We are unable to embed the video featuring Kevin and his see-thru Corvettes, so head over to ChubbCollectorCar.com to watch the video.
Source:
ChubbCollectorCar.com
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[VIDEO] Chevrolet Details Development Test on the C7 Corvette Seats
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For the first time, two seats are being offered in the 2014 Corvette Stingray. The standard GT seat is already available and will soon be complemented by the race ready Competition Sport seat.
The new seats found in the C7 Corvette Stingray are most likely one of the biggest turnarounds the team can boast of when it comes to taking a weaknesses on the C6 Corvette and turning it into a strength on the C7. In this video from Chevrolet, Seat Engineer Ken Taylor talks about how digital pressure-mapping and dynamic testing resulted in the much better seats now being offered on the C7.
Digital pressure mapping is technology that scans the drivers back and rear when seated. A sheet containing the sensors are installed over the seats and they can measure thousands of data points per second to show how the body interacts with the seat. Engineers can then use this information to craft a better seat based on that data. But it gets better.
Most seat development programs only use digital pressure-mapping with a driver in a static environment. Chevy engineers installed the pressure mapping technology into a prototype Corvette and then went to the track. Engineers created a map with more than 4,600 data points per second to show how the seat and bolsters were supporting drivers during high speed maneuvers.
Here’s the video from Chevrolet showing the seat development for the C7 Corvette Stingray:
In designing the new seats, Chevy engineers used advanced materials such as the cast magnesium frame which provides greater strength. The hardback shell on the seats also provide support by increasing the feeling of rigidity. Chevy also moved the side airbag to a pod along side the seat so that the seats could be slimmer, stiffer and more supportive.
“While most Corvette drivers will find the GT seat perfectly comfortable and supportive, those who go to a track will appreciate the extra support offered by the Sport seat,” said Ryan Vaughan, design manager, performance car interiors. “They’re both a testament to the enormous amount of work that went into them. These are the best seats Corvette has ever had.”
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“Better seats topped our list for interior improvements, and we knew offering just one style would not cut it,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. “Some Corvette drivers use the car for commutes, others as a grand tourer, and some drive it competitively. With two supportive seat options to choose from, drivers can pick the style that best suits their driving habits.”
Source:
Chevrolet
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