Turns out that the rumors were true and the Corvette ZR1 was in attendance at Laguna Seca Raceway this evening. The Blue Devil, however, was wearing the same Velocity Yellow color as its racing brethren, as well as the familiar black coverings we’ve seen in so many spy photos that cover the most interesting parts.
Corvette ZR1 sighted on track at Laguna Seca, but not unveiled - Autoblog
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This is why when the BD comes out… ….YOU’LL HAVE TO TAKE A DRIVING COURSE TEST 1st BEFORE OWNERSHIP!
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There’s LeMans Dr., Thunderbird Rd. and Corvette Ave. Austin St. is right next to Healey St. and Lexus St. will dump you right onto Porsche Ave. Vantage Terrace, however, is far away from Aston Martin Dr., but a stone’s throw from Corvair Ave.
Trust us, you want to live in Sebring, FL - Autoblog
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Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle: Corvette: The Official Sports Car of Kentucky
Kentucky State Representative C.B. Embry (R) filed a bill for the upcoming Kentucky General Assembly that would officially designate Corvette as the states official sports car. The bill would server to honor General Motors "For locating the [Bowling Green Assembly] facility with us. They have over 900 jobs there that pay very well" said the Representative.
Corvettes to challenge Porsches and Ferraris in ALMS GT2 in 2008 - Autoblog
General Motors still hasn’t announced whether the factory GT1 Corvette C6Rs will be return to the American Le Mans Series in 2008, but there will be ‘Vettes on the grid next year. Riley Technologies is building a pair of GT2 C6 Corvettes that will be run by Lou Gigliotti’s team. GM has approved of the program, but they are not directly involved. They aren’t the only new entrants in the GT2 class. Primetime Race Group will be preparing a customer Dodge Viper with factory support that is expected to debut at Sebring and Doran Racing is prepping a Ford GT. The GT2 class looks like it might the series to watch in 2008 with Porsches, Ferraris, Corvettes, Vipers and a Ford GT.
C7 Corvette could get a dual-clutch transmission - Autoblog
Of interest to Corvette fans is a line item for the Toledo OH transmission plant which reads "RWD DCT for NG Corvette will be allocated (2012)". DCT typically refers to dual clutch transmission. That means the C7 ‘Vette will almost surely get a DCT.
Corvette ZR1 Exclusive Driving Spy Video - Fast Lane Daily
Hmmmmmm …
Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Corvette ZR-1 - Jalopnik
These appear to be the best non-engine bay shots yet of the new-for-2009 up-charged Corvette ZR-1 (or SS, Mako Shark, Blue Devil, or whatever folks want to call it these days). Although one thing we do know is if it’s going to be called ZR-1 with that new 6.2L supercharged small-block nuclear reactor powerplant that’s expected to be under the hood, then the name probably could stand for "Zee Really fast 1."
More info at: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette SS ZR1 Blue Devil Spy Shots - Spy Shots and Future Cars - Automobile Magazine
The name mystery surrounding the upcoming super Corvette, with names thrown around including Blue Devil, SS, and Z06, is finally solved.
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