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Is This A Mid-Engined Corvette?

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EDT

Amid rumors of a mid-engined C7 Corvette, comes this photo of an extended wheelbase Corvette with modified bodywork and a lot of space behind the front seats. Is this a mid-engined next generation 'Vette mule or a freak one-off? UPDATE! More »

Transformers Corvette Stingray Concept Costume: Awesome And Adorable!

Ray Wert — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EDT

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As a kid, the only thing better than a Transformer costume for Halloween would be a Transformers costume that actually transforms from pint-sized "Sideswipe" to a just-as-pint-sized Corvette Stingray concept. Lucky for this tot, his dad's built him the "better." More »

The Stingray Concept Won't Be The C7 Corvette

Ray Wert — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:00:00 EDT

CorvetteBlogger reports GM issued go codes on the C7 Corvette for April, 2012 production as a 2013 model. Rumors now swirl that it'll be based on the Corvette Stingray concept. They're wrong. Come back tomorrow for how we know. [CorvetteBlogger] More »

Transformers 2 Never-Before-Seen Autobot Running Footage

Ray Wert — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:27:16 EST

In addition to the information on Sideswipe, the Stingray Corvette Concept we just unveiled, we also got the following never-seen-before sneak-peek footage from Transformers 2, courtesy of the bowtied boys at Chevrolet. Enjoy. More »

Transformers 2 Corvette Centennial Concept Transformed

The Auto Insider — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:00:00 EST

Michael Bay's upcoming explosive robo-masturbation fest, Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen, will see the debut of the Corvette Centennial Concept (code-name: Sideswipe). A first look at the transformed Sideswipe after the jump. More »

Transformers 2 Corvette Centennial Concept Character Named "Sideswipe"

Mark Arnold — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

After revealing the identity of the Corvette Centennial Concept that had been spotted on the set of Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen and giving you close-up detail shots, we've now got word that the Corvette Concept is not merely a car, but a robot in disguise named Sideswipe. Originally a Lamborghini in the old cartoons, Sideswipe is a rule-bending but loyal Autobot warrior out to take down the evil Decepticons. Sideswipe's latest identity was uncovered at the recent Hasbro Licensing Summit, along with some other T2 details. More »

Corvette Centennial Concept: More Details, Photos On New Transformers Movie Car Star!

The Auto Insider — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:30:00 EDT

You asked for more, so now you're getting it — here's another load of exclusive photos of the new Corvette Centennial Concept car (with video here) to be featured in next summer's blockbuster Baygasm, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. You've got all sorts of great details in these shots, including the car's badge on it's rear end below the jump. More »

EXCLUSIVE: The Transformers Mystery Car Is The Corvette Centennial Design Concept!

The Auto Insider — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:54:00 EDT

There's been much speculation of late on the gleaming silver "Corvette-like" concept car spotted on the set of the new Transformers movie. Some outlets have incorrectly asserted the concept is a potential design for a next-generation C7 Corvette. They're wrong. Oh, it's a Corvette, but our well-placed sources tell us the concept, which we've revealed in an exclusive shot of the clay concept above, is GM's Corvette Centennial Design Concept. We expect to see it revealed early next year, months before it debuts on the silver screen in Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen. More »

New Set Pics From Transformers 2 Show Audi R8 Buddying Up With "Corvette Concept"

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:40:00 EDT

A TFW2005.com reader snapped off a couple more set shots from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The shots not only show off some serious pyrotechnics in play, but we're also treated to a tiny glimpse of an Audi R8 cast as something in the movie. We're assuming it's a bad guy, considering there's no GM badge plastered on the quarter panel. Also lurking in the murky shots is the Corvette-like concept, a couple of Hummers, and a semi truck too dark to positively ID as Prime himself. More »

Mystery Corvette Concept From Transformers 2 Movie Gets New Beauty Shots, Multiplies!

Ray Wert — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:04:10 EDT

Remember that mystery Corvette concept we saw last month getting painted by the folks at Saleen for the new Transformers movie, Revenge of the Fallen? We've got new pictures of it today thanks to our friends over at the Don Murphy board by way of Seibertron. These new shots show not only the Corvette concept in all its silver-skinned beauty, but also show off the entire Autobot team, just sitting around and lounging about in the sun. There's the Beat and Trax, and Optimus and Ironhide and...man, we wish we had a job like that. But wait, is that another one behind it? What's going on? Anyone out there have any more details?
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