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[VIDEO] GM May Target Dealers Charging Over MSRP for the 2020 Corvette with Reduced Allocations

[VIDEO] GM May Target Dealers Charging Over MSRP for the 2020 Corvette with Reduced Allocations

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There’s been quite a bit of discussion about dealer allocations for the 2020 Corvette and where we currently stand right now as retail production of the new mid-engined sports car is slated to being in just a couple of weeks.

When Chevrolet first gave the allocation targets to dealers last year for the 2020 Corvette, the factory was planning to start retail production in early December with 2020 Corvettes being produced for roughly nine months before the model year changeover in September 2020 to the 2021 models.

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Corvette Racing at Daytona: Corvette C8.R Set for Spotlight

Corvette Racing at Daytona: Corvette C8.R Set for Spotlight

DETROIT (Jan. 20, 2020) – For more than 20 years, Corvette Racing has carved a legacy in GT endurance racing with three generations of front-engine racing Corvettes. The start of the 2020 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship also marks the beginning of the mid-engine Corvette era.

As the 1999 Rolex 24 At Daytona marked the first appearance for Corvette Racing, so does this year’s running mark the debut of the Chevrolet Corvette C8.R.

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2019 Corvette ZR1 That Ran 7:04 on the Nurburgring Now on Display at the Corvette Museum

2019 Corvette ZR1 That Ran 7:04 on the Nurburgring Now on Display at the Corvette Museum

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Much has been made about the 755 horsepower 2019 Corvette ZR1 being a one-and-done model.

And deservedly so.

But did you know perhaps the most important ZR1 of the C7 generation has never been driven by a paying customer?

It’s the 2019 Pre-Production ZR1, VIN 1G1Y52D93K50002EX, or better known to enthusiasts as the “Nürburgring unofficial 7:04 2019 Corvette ZR1.”

While it’s only been driven by GM employees, this front-engine legend can now be seen in person by the general public – in no less than the coveted “turntable” display area at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky., through mid-April.

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[ACCIDENT] Black C7 Corvette Crashes into Airport Fence in Burbank

[ACCIDENT] Black C7 Corvette Crashes into Airport Fence in Burbank

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Johnny Carson always talked about “Beautiful Downtown Burbank.”

Perhaps the driver of this black C7 Corvette convertible was on his way to check out that city, immortalized by the legendary TV talk show host, for himself.

Unfortunately, the Stingray wound up on its passenger side after crashing through a fence along the western boundary of the Hollywood Burbank Airport about 9:45 p.m.

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Corvette Delivery Dispatch with National Corvette Seller Mike Furman for Jan 19th

Corvette Delivery Dispatch with National Corvette Seller Mike Furman for Jan 19th

Each week, Criswell Chevrolet’s Mike Furman delivers new Corvette Stingrays, Grand Sports, Z06s and ZR1s to his customers who come from all parts of the country to work with the nation’s top individual Corvette seller.

What an eventful week this was for the C8 Corvette! On Monday, the 2020 Corvette was awarded the title of North American Car of the Year, and on Saturday, the first retail 2020 Corvette sold for $3 million at Barrett-Jackson to NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick.

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[VIDEO] 2020 Corvette Stingray VIN 001 Sells for $3 Million at Barrett-Jackson

[VIDEO] 2020 Corvette Stingray VIN 001 Sells for $3 Million at Barrett-Jackson

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GM CEO Mary Barra rode onto the auction block at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale in a Torch Red 2020 Corvette Stingray that represents the first retail VIN 001 to be produced. Mary headed up to the auction stage where she gave due credit to the team at Chevrolet for taking the Corvette to the next level.

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QUICK SHIFTS: Jordan Taylor, Save the Manuals, Unsung Hero Mauri Rose, C8 Markups, Ronde Barber’s Corvettes and More!

QUICK SHIFTS: Jordan Taylor, Save the Manuals, Unsung Hero Mauri Rose, C8 Markups, Ronde Barber’s Corvettes and More!

Welcome to Quick Shifts! Quick Shifts is a content feature here at CorvetteBlogger featuring links to Corvette and automotive-related stories of interest.

Check out this weeks list of automotive quick shifts featuring Jordan Taylor’s new ride, save the manuals, the Corvette’s Godfather, the good part of C8 dealership markups, the Corvette collection of Ronde Barber, the long-awaited match-up between the ZL1 1LE and GT500, and a look back at the styling concepts that nearly became mid-engine ‘Vettes more than 30 years ago.

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Saturday Morning Corvette Comic: I’ll Even Clean My Room!

Saturday Morning Corvette Comic: I’ll Even Clean My Room!

I used the “But I cleaned my room” back in my teens when trying to convince my mom to let me drive the ’66 Corvette. It never worked, but it’s always a good try.

You can browse more of our Corvette comics here!

Source:
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Saturday Morning Corvette Comic: Man’s Best Friend Loves Corvette Rides Too!

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[VIDEO] Team Chevy Drops ‘Thunder and Lightning’ Teaser for the C8.R Corvette

[VIDEO] Team Chevy Drops ‘Thunder and Lightning’ Teaser for the C8.R Corvette

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The next era of Corvette Racing is almost here and Team Chevy is excited to see the new mid-engined C8.R Corvettes as they compete for the first time at the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Team Chevy has been studying the gathering storm clouds on the horizon and they are calling for 24 hours of Thunder and Lightning!

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Corvette Assembly Plant Promotes Temporary Workers and Gears Up for 2nd Shift

Corvette Assembly Plant Promotes Temporary Workers and Gears Up for 2nd Shift

The new eighth-generation Corvette has already earned numerous awards before the first production car for a paying customer even hits the street.

Now some of the workers who will be producing the mid-engine 2020 Stingray starting next month are already reaping rewards, too.

In fact, 57 temporary workers at the Bowling Green Corvette Assembly Plant in Kentucky will be changing to full-time positions that will pay them more and offer better benefits, a move that had been promised in the four-year contract reached between United Auto Workers and General Motors after a nationwide 40-day strike.

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