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[PICS] 2015 Corvette Z06 Photoshopped and LT4 Engine Photo Leaked

[PICS] 2015 Corvette Z06 Photoshopped and LT4 Engine Photo Leaked

With the news that Chevrolet will be introducing the 2015 Corvette Z06 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month, speculation about the car’s details have ramped up from whispers to a dull roar. Leading the rumor mill over the last two days is this photoshop of a C7 Corvette Z06 which was reportedly done by a Corvette Forum member, as well as a leaked photo allegedly showing the performance car’s new supercharged engine dubbed the LT4.

Despite earlier stories suggesting the high performance variant of the C7 Corvette would be called the Z07 as homage to the 7th generation of the sports car, the press release by GM cleared that rumor immediately and we are happy that they are sticking with the Z06 nameplate which first appeared 50 years ago on the first Sting Rays in 1963.

Actual details of the new Corvette will be revealed at NAIAS, but its really no surprise on the progression the body of the Corvette Stingray will make as its recast as the Z06. The teaser pic released by GM on Wednesday shows an exaggerated front fender and rocker panels which we assume will be available in light weight carbon fiber like the car’s C6 predecessor.

From that teaser pic which also shows the Corvette wearing Michelin’s Pilot Sport PS2 Cup tires on unique black wheels, we can deduce that the C7 Corvette Z06 will have a wider stance, front spoiler and a larger rear spoiler for increased downforce at high speeds like the photoshopped Yellow Stingray shown above.

Let’s not also forget that recent spy photos published by Automobile Magazine show the Z06 will have massive carbon ceramic brake rotors which are most likely sourced from Brembo and the rear brake vents to keep those brakes cool which appear behind the doors are shown as well.

As for the leaked LT4 engine, its a much better photo than the one with the red supercharger cover that previous make headlines in October. The design of the supercharger cover shows the words “LT4″ and CORVETTE” and the white lines down the center of the cover are reminiscent of the design from the C4′s LT4 which appeared for one year only in 1996 Corvette models.

2015 Corvette Z06 Photoshopped and LT4 Engine Leaked

We previously estimated the power of the forthcoming Corvette Z06 to be 600+ hp and it will need that kind of power to live up to Chevrolet’s claim that the C7 Z06 “will be the most track-capable Corvette ever, designed to deliver supercar levels of performance through unique powertrain, chassis and aerodynamic features.”

So stay tuned as we’re sure there will be more to come before the Corvette Z06′s official launch at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2014.

Source:
Autoblog

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1967 Corvette Sting Ray Convertible Sold by the Only Owner its Ever Had

1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had

Here’s a pretty cool story via our friends at All Vette in West Chester, PA. They recently acquired a 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Convertible from the car’s original owner who bought the car when he was in high school.

In 1967, Robert Mumma’s father had told him to go pick out a car for a high school graduation present and like many young men at the time, he was smitten by the 1967 Corvette Sting Ray. Robert had good taste as he ordered a Goodwood Green Convertible with a 427/390 hp V8 engine, air conditioning and side exhaust from Sutliff Chevrolet in Harrisburg, PA.

Robert has been the car’s only owner for the last 46 years. Over that time, the Corvette racked up just 50,000 miles, making this original Sting Ray one heck of a time capsule. After transfering the car to Lou at AllVette, he signed a certificate saying he was the original owner who had ordered the Corvette with the current configuration that it has today.

At one point in the late seventies or early eighties, the car was returned to the dealership where it was tuned by NHRA Funny Car driver/mechanic Bruce Larson who did the tune as a favor to the owner of Sutliff Chevy as he once worked at the dealership. Larson not only tuned the Corvette, but he signed the car on the rear valance behind the license plate and his signature is still visible today.

Documentation includes the original protect-o-plate as well as a letter from Mumma’s father to Robert with the surprise that the Corvette was tuned by Larson. It also has an original, 70′s-era, PA License Plate.

The specs on the car are impressive. It features the correct color code 983 Goodwood Green with 421 Saddle Leather with a white convertible top. This Corvette was ordered with the following RPOs:

  • A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass all windows
  • C07 Auxiliary Hardtop
  • C60 Air Conditioning
  • L36 427/390 hp Engine
  • 4-Speed Manual Transmission
  • N14 Side Mount Exhaust System
  • N40 Power Steering
  • U69 AM-FM Radio

Here’s the photos of the this one-owner 1967 Corvette Sting Ray including several that show Robert’s “last ride” in the Goodwood Green Convertible:

1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had
1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had
1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had
1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had
1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had
1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had
1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had
1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Sold By the Only Owner its Ever Had

This Corvette has spent its entire life in Central PA! A 1967 Big Block Corvette is only original once and this example is the REAL DEAL in every way. AllVette.net has the car listed on their website for $96,900. Visit them online to see even more pictures of this time capsule and if you’re interested in learning more about the car, call Rick at 215-280-4204 for more info.

Source:
AllVette.net

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Thinking outside the list on great rides

‘Tis the season of numerous, often useless, lists aimed at auto consumers. As the holidays approach, everybody — car magazines, websites, auto blogs — gets in on the 10 best act, with consumer-focused lists to tell you everything you did or didn’t want to know about your next car.