The new models will stick to the Corvette DNA in terms of design & driving dynamics and would be underpinned by GM's Ultium battery platform.

According to media reports, General Motors is planning to launch the "Corvette" as a separate brand sometime in 2025.

The new Corvette brand will consist of not only the C8 and its derivatives, but also a four-door coupe and a crossover, both of which are said to feature an electric powertrain. Reports also suggest an electric version of the C8 could be on the cards.

The new family of Corvettes will come with high energy density battery packs, superfast software, a patented cooling concept, ultra-efficiency inverters, high-revving electric motors, an 800-volt electrical system capable of up to 350 kW fast charging, a two-speed transmission, multi-mode four-wheel steering, torque vectoring and more.

The new models will stick to the Corvette DNA in terms of design & driving dynamics and would be underpinned by GM's Ultium battery platform, which allows for scalability while retaining the trademark elements of the iconic sports car.

It is said that the four-door electric coupe and the electric SUV would add two new values to the Corvette brand: mainstream exclusivity & overt luxury. Reports state that the aim of the Corvette brand is not to take on the Taycan or Cayenne but to create three great American cars capable of breaking new ground.

Source: CarAndDriver

I picked this car up with 170,000 original miles, and the engine was in fantastic shape, with absolutely no work done to it since new, besides basic maintenance.

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Since it's another dark, windy, and snowy day, I'm thinking back fondly on the funner sunny days of the past. The photographs aren't the best quality, since I don't care for cell phones, and I always make sure I have the most primitive one possible. This was a project I picked up and worked on with my friends. This pre-dates my Camaro project from my earlier thread. This one was a 4th generation (C4) introductory model year 1984 Corvette. It had been sitting with the previous owner for a fairly long time and hadn't been driven for a few years. It needed a fair amount of work. It also had a very rough interior, but that didn't really bother me. I'd never owned or driven a Vette before, so this was a good one to get into (C4s can be bought for pretty cheap, compared to any other Corvette generation). While the car had been sitting outside for years in a temperate rainforest, the good thing was that since it was all fibreglass and sheet moulded composite, there was no rust to worry about.

The C4 were a completely new, redesigned, re-engineered, and different generation of the Corvette. The C4 had a lot of aluminium and aluminized steel in the "unibody frame", over which were fibreglass and sheet moulded composite panels, including the floor pans. The air intake cover was completely made of magnesium since they were trying to go for a space-age look. The Z51 Racing and Handling Package option, which mine had, was an amazing suspension set-up that allowed the car to handle and feel like a street-legal race car. It also had a unique fibreglass rear transverse leaf spring replacing the coil springs from the previous generation. And of course, the roof panel came off (Targa top). And the best part of all was the "Tron" like digital dash, which looks very dated today, but like all things old, was incredibly functional, and is still one of the coolest dashboards ever made in my opinion (with the exception of my 77 Trans-Am ). Unlike the newer generations, however, the C4s were still old-school American sports cars, that were designed to be worked on by the owner with basic tools, unlike the later C5 and up generations, which turned gradually into exotic cars crammed full of needless electronics etc that no owner could work on in their garage with basic tools. The C4s came with the bulletproof Chevy 350, with various states of tune over the different years of the generation.

I picked this car up with 170,000 original miles, and the engine was in fantastic shape, with absolutely no work done to it since new, besides basic maintenance (a testament to the incredible reliability of a Chevy 350). The car itself ran like garbage when I picked it up since it had the one-year-only Cross-Fire Injection system, with twin throttle bodies feeding the intake, which needed tuning. The Cross-Fire injection, also called "Cease-Fire Injection" by numerous owners thanks to being a little finicky, was actually pretty easy to set in tune once we figured out the tuning process with the throttle position sensors, which I had to replace, along with numerous other sensors, like the coolant temp sensor, oil pressure sensor, fuel pump etc. Of course, the usual plugs, wires, and distributor were replaced along the way. The digital dashboard was completely nonfunctional thanks to the old LCD displays and screens (a common problem). I was able to source out a replacement dashboard and replace it (again, another testament to how these cars were easy to work on). I couldn't imagine doing a dashboard replacement in any modern car. One thing I did do was take the replacement dashboard out again and replace all the bulbs with blue LEDs, which I thought were way better in looks (pictures below). The brakes were worn out, and since this was basically an old Chevy, I replaced the pistons and calipers in an hour with brand new parts for just $60, compared to a friend's newish Subaru that needed a brake job for $700 at the same time! Did it have C4-specific issues? Yes. God help the poor soul who had to change out the taillight bulbs in the 84-87 model years (which I luckily didn't have to do), or change out the passenger side spark plugs nearest to the firewall (which I, unfortunately, needed to do). Also, the car was not designed for larger human beings.

I didn't really bother too much with the rest of the interior, since my goal was to make the car mechanically fully functional and have fun with it. In the end, it was running great. I had fun with it and sold it after a year or so. The car took off like a locomotive any time you pressed down on the gas pedal, and you could take a turn at 90 miles per hour without any body flex. It'd pretty much do whatever you wanted it to do. I probably won't ever get one of these again for a project, but I'm glad I had the chance to mess with this car and drive it.

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The upcoming electric sports car could also be called 'E-Ray'.

Chevrolet has confirmed that it will introduce an electrified powertrain on its Corvette sports car. The carmaker confirmed that the Corvette hybrid will be unveiled in 2023, while an all-electric version of the sports car will soon follow.

The upcoming Chevrolet Corvette hybrid will come with an all-wheel-drive setup. The hybrid sports car will feature a small battery pack and dual electric motors (one on each front wheel) which will be paired to the existing mid-mounted V8 engine. The electric setup will power the front wheels, while the V8 sends power to the rear axle.

The fully-electric version of the Corvette is expected to arrive at a slightly later stage. Chevrolet is yet to announce a timeline for the Corvette EV. While details are scarce, the all-electric sports car is expected to be underpinned by General Motor's Ultium platform. The upcoming electric sports car could also be called 'E-Ray', a name Chevrolet had trademarked back in 2015.

The production of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is said to start sometime in mid-2022.

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has made its official global debut. The new Z06 is the most powerful version of the mid-engine Corvette C8 model that was unveiled back in 2019.

The 2023 Corvette Z06 comes with a 5.5-litre, naturally-aspirated, V8 engine producing 670 BHP @ 8,400 rpm and 623 Nm @ 6,300 rpm. The engine is further paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Chevrolet claims that the Z06 is capable of sprinting from 0 - 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds.

Along with the massive jump in performance compared to the standard models, the Z06 also features a bunch of aerodynamic and styling updates, including multiple carbon fibre components. The Corvette Z06 also features a new front fascia to allow for better air intake, quad exhaust tips at the rear, a large rear spoiler, 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels shod with specially developed Michelin Sport Cup 2 R ZP tyres.

The Z06 can also be opted with carbon-ceramic brakes, as a part of the carbon aero package, which also includes a front splitter, dive planes on the front corner and plenty of carbon fibre inserts in the cabin.

The production of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is said to start sometime in mid-2022. Pricing for the Z06 will be announced closer to the start of deliveries.

While Chevrolet hasn’t released any details of the Corvette C8 Z06, it is expected to borrow its engine from the C8.R race car.

Chevrolet has released a new teaser of its upcoming Corvette C8 Z06 while also confirming its global unveil date. The American carmaker has confirmed that the new Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 will have its debut on October 26, 2021.

The teaser image and video released with the unveil date, showcased a camouflaged Corvette C8 Z06 next to the C8.R race car. The video also showcases the prototype C8 Z06 lapping both the Nurburgring in Germany and the Circuit de la Sarthe in France - the same track where the 24 Hours of Le Mans is held.

While Chevrolet hasn’t released any details of the Corvette C8 Z06, it is expected to borrow its engine from the C8.R race car. This comes in the form of a 5.5-litre flat-plane crank V8 engine, producing over 600 BHP and paired with a dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The C8 is the first Corvette to get a factory right-hand-drive variant.

The Corvette C8 had its global unveil in 2019. Back then, General Motors had confirmed that a right-hand-drive (RHD) version of the C8 will be offered at some stage. Now, a little over two years later, a media report suggests that the RHD model will be introduced in Japan.

Japan is said to be the first market for the RHD version of the Corvette C8. The American sports car brand also plans to introduce it in other RHD markets such as Australia and the UK very soon.

Once introduced in Japan, the C8 will become the first Corvette to feature a right-hand-drive variant from the factory. However, all 300 units of the RHD Corvette C8 allotted for Japan are said to have sold out immediately after its announcement.

Reports suggest that Chevrolet had a special event for owners of the C8 in Japan, at the Fuji Speedway, sometime last month. The event included a demonstration by pro drivers and an interview with Corvette's chief engineer Tadge Juechter.

The Corvette C8 is powered by a 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 495 BHP and 637 Nm. The engine is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

Source: Motortrend

A rare restored 1978 C3 Corvette Stingray has come up for sale. The car is said to be in good condition. The seller claims that all paperwork and NOC will be provided.

Finished in orange, the car is a left-hand drive Corvette and is said to have covered 40,000 km. The C3 Corvette Stingray was built between 1967 and 1982. It was powered by a range of V8s with engine capacity ranging from 5.0-litre to 7.4-litres. Transmission options include 3-speed manual and automatic gearbox as well as 4-speed manual and automatic.

The car on sale gets a 5.0-litre V8 and an automatic transmission. The asking price is said to be more than Rs. 55 lakh.

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Chevrolet has unveiled the 2020 Corvette Stingray, which is the first mid-engined Corvette. The company claims that the front-engined sports car reached the limits of its performance, resulting in a shift to a mid-engined layout.

The 2020 Corvette measures 4,630 mm in length, 1,934 mm in width and 1,234 mm in height. The wheelbase is 2,722 mm. At the front, the car comes with a sculpted bonnet with projector headlamps on either side. The headlamp cluster also houses inverted V-shaped DRLs. On the side, the car comes with an air intake with a black trim and it rides on 5-spoke alloy wheels. At the rear, the new Corvette gets a rear wing, L-shaped LED taillights and quad square exhaust tips. The engine cover has a 3.2 mm thick glass panel.

On the inside, the sports car gets leather interior with metal trims and slim air-conditioning vents. The two-spoke steering wheel has a flat bottom and a flat top. The equipment list consists of a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, heated steering, driver and passenger seat memory, 10-speaker Bose audio system, voice recognition and real-time traffic updates. Chevrolet claims that the front storage compartment can store a carry-on bag and a laptop bag.

The mid-engined Corvette is powered by a 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 488 BHP @ 6,450 rpm and 637 Nm @ 5,150 rpm. It is paired to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. Six driving modes include Weather, Tour, Sport, Track, MyMode and Z mode. The car is equipped with eBoost brakes, Michelin all-season performance tyres, electronic limited-slip differential, Magnetic Ride Control, Performance Traction Management and launch control. It also has a front suspension lift system that increases ground clearance by 40 mm. It can work up to 39 km/h and can work automatically in conjunction with the GPS system.

With the C8 Corvette Stingray, Chevrolet offers 12 exterior colours, six interior colour themes, six seat belt colours, two stitch packages, and three seat options.

The car will start at less than US$ 60,000 and will be produced at GM's Bowling Green Assembly plant. For the first time, Chevrolet will also offer the new Corvette in right-hand drive.

According to a media report, Chevrolet will stop sales of the Camaro V8 and the Corvette C7 in Europe from September 1, 2019 when the new Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test (WLTP) emission norms set in.

The WLTP norms came into force in September 2018, and the new regulations for 2019 will make the Camaro V8 and Corvette non-compliant. The rules will be applicable in the European Union (EU). It is reported that sales of the models will continue in Switzerland, as the country is not part of the EU.

The Corvette C8 is expected to debut on 18th July 2019, but details of the car have not been released. It is expected to have a mid-mounted V8 engine that could meet the new emission norms.

Source: Autoblog

General Motors has officially confirmed that the 8th-generation Corvette will debut on July 18, 2019. The car, which is reported to be mid-engined, has been spied testing multiple times.

The spy photos reveal the car's low-slung stance, side air intakes and front lip spoiler. At the rear, there's a fixed spoiler and dual exhaust vents on both sides. The car is seen riding on 5-spoke black alloy wheels. On the inside, the car gets a dual spoke multifunction steering wheel, digital driver information cluster and digital screen for the IRVM.

While the exact specifications of the car are not known, it is expected to be powered by a revised version of the previous generation’s 6.2-liter V8 engine developing a rumoured 500 BHP. The engine is also expected to be renamed to LT2, reflecting its new location. The sports car is expected to be paired with only a 7-speed dual clutch transmission from Tremec. A manual gearbox is not likely to be introduced.