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tuner cars
Hennessey Corvette ZR1 Z700 Package To Hit Nurburgring With 705HP
Think the Covette ZR1 was a bit undercooked when GM served it up? 638 HP not enough for you? Call the folks at Hennessey Performance and they'll cook up a Nurburgring-tested 705HP ultra-ultra Corvette Z700. More » -
car crash
Husband's New Corvette Z06 Hit By Wife's Hyundai Genesis
A self-admitted worst day fell hard on a member of GenesisOwners after he and his wife picked up his brand-spankin-new Corvette Z06. Rain, traffic and non-attentive driving resulted in a bit of freeway carnage costing over $26,000. More » -
Car Class Warfare
Decadent American Corvette Burned By Ukrainian Proletariat
It's not just temperamental Lamborghinis and Ferraris catching on fire; it looks like even the C6 Corvette's plastic body will burn. Allegedly, this one had a little help from Ukrainian class warfare. Gallery below.
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racing news
24 Hours Of Le Mans 2009: Stunning Mega-Gallery
While Americans are reinventing endurance racing in a dadaist manner, Europeans are still doing their thing at Le Mans, 86 years after the first race. And it was Audi vs. Peugeot yet again. Warning: spoilers. More » -
new cars
2010 Corvette Grand Sport Pricing Starts At $55,720
As 1.5 millionth Corvette comes off the assembly line, GM's announcing pricing on the sub-Z06, sorta-like-a-Z51 2010 Corvette Grand Sport coupe will start at $55,720 and the convertible will start at $59,530. New pictures of both below. More » -
top gear
Mitsubishi Evo Destroyed Filming Top Gear Season 13
Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson's no stranger to unleashing military might on passenger cars. His latest exploit appears to involve a white Evo VII. More » -
racing news
Corvette LMP1 Race Car That Never Was
This Corvette Le Mans EVO prototype was spied by an eagle-eyed reader of ten-tenths during a visit to Pratt & Miller's Michigan headquarters. It could have been a reality if the 2007 rule changes occurred. More » -
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German Prince Disappointed With His New Corvette ZR1’s Interior
German Prince Albert von Thurn und Taxis just took delivery of a 2009 Corvette ZR1. Why the sad face? Don't worry, you'll forget about the interior the first time you hit the Autobahn. [Corvette Blogger] -
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n2a Motors 789 Corvette Re-Skin Is Hotter Than Headlights
With over 1500 watchers, the n2a Motors 789 re-skinned Corvette auction may supposedly become the most popular eBay Motors auction of all time. Second most popular? The 3M 39008 Headlight restoration kit. [Pulse] -
motorsports
The History Of Jake: Corvette Racing's Mascot
Racing liveries come and go, but there are some so iconic, so recognizable, they'll be remembered forever. For example, Gulf and Martini Racing. There's now a new one to add to that list. Meet "Jake." More » -
The Jalopnik Man
Difference between us and the competition #476: We did this in a MINI.
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car design
Top Ten Auto Design Easter Eggs
An "Easter egg" is an intentional hidden message, in-joke or feature. We've noticed fun little buggers in the design of quite a few new vehicles. Here's our list of the ten best. More » -
corvette zr1
"Hero Edition" Corvette ZR1: Finally, a special edition we can get behind. [CorvetteBlogger]
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corvette
Corvette Is Safe From Carpocalypse
While the Dodge Viper may be dead, and despite some fools saying otherwise, GM CEO Fritz Henderson says the Corvette is here to stay. They're even developing the next-generation C7 according to AutoWeek. More » -
Crazy Euro Car Boy
The $2 Million Showdown: Bertone Mantide vs. Corvette ZR1
Stile Bertone's Mantide now has a price and production run size: $2,000,000 and ten. Let's see if it's worth the 20× premium over its donor car: the Corvette ZR1. More » -
found on ebay
First Crashed Corvette ZR1 Hits EBay For Only $97,500
NOOOOOO! Unless we're mistaken, the first recorded Corvette ZR1 crash's popped up on eBay, after the driver apparently lost control of Lutz's raging 638 HP hard-on, curbing it very hard. "Buy-It-Now" price? $97,500!
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chevy corvette
2010 Corvette: Launch Control System Won't Void Warranty
The 2010 Chevy Corvette is keeping up with the Nissan GT-R with a "Launch Control" system on the entire range of manual transmission Vettes. Best part? Unlike the GT-R, it won't void your warranty. More » -
stile bertone
Real Stile Bertone Mantide, Interior Revealed At Balloco Fiat Proving Ground
We were at the Shanghai Auto Show foam mock-up revealing of Stile Bertone's Mantide, but our friends from The Italian Junkyard did one better. Check out the real Mantide, interior and engine included. More » -
new cars
2010 Corvette Grand Sport: Wider, Sportier, Grander
Absent since the C4's demise, the Corvette Grand Sport is back for 2010, this time sporting wider Z06 bodywork, larger brakes and the option of either a Coupe or Convertible. Another commemorative sticker package? Not-so-much. More » -
racing news
New ZR1-Bodied Corvette GT2 Racer Spotted On Track
Corvette Racing was missing from the most recent ALMS race, likely because they were busy preparing their new Corvette ZR1-inspired GT2 entry. Take a peak at the new Jakegasmic changes, below. More » -
Inside Project M
Stile Bertone Project M: A Corvette ZR1 In Disguise!
The chassis for the Stile Bertone Project M one-off super car? It's a 2009 Corvette ZR1. We should have known Jason Castriota's one-off project car documented in a Bradley Farrell-produced web-series would be a Chevy. -
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Corvette Stingray Concept Transforms Into Sideswipe
A slew of concept art from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has popped up, giving us a look at what the Corvette Stingray Concept looks like transformed into Sideswipe. More » -
new york auto show
2009 Corvette GT1 Championship Edition: It Looks Fast
The Corvette GT1 looks sort of like a streetable version of the Corvette C6.R race car. It isn't. More » -
custom cars
USD Mallett Z03: A Sexy, 999 HP Twin-Turbo Corvette Cruise Missile
With its UgurSahinDesign-penned exotic sheet-metal and Mallett-engineered 999 HP twin-turbo V8 Corvette Z03 is looking more fleshed out than when we last saw it just over one year ago. More » -
Hybrid Car Wars
2011 Corvette To Get Hybrid "Lutz" Mode
According to VetteMarket, GM is prepping a 2011 Corvette Hybrid; pairing the Volt powertrain with an LS3 V8 for a rubber-burning 68 MPG. A belt-driven supercharger charges the batteries to produce a "Lutz" acceleration mode. More » -
racing news
New Corvette GT2 Racer To Feature ZR1-Inspired Bodywork
What's better than a Pratt & Miller-prepped Corvette Racing C6.R GT1? How about a Corvette C6.R GT2 plastered with Jake and 2009 Corvette ZR1-inspired bodywork? More » -
over the back fence
2010 Chevy Corvette To Herald Return Of Grand Sport?
A commenter on CorvetteForum purporting to be Ken Fichtner of Billings, Montana-based Fichtner Chevrolet has spilled the beans on the 2010 Corvette offerings, revealing the return of the Corvette Grand Sport. More » -
LOLCars
2009 Corvette ZR1: 20% Off!
Unfortunately, this deal spotted at a shop in GM's Renaissance Center HQ in Detroit is for the little-known "Big Time Muscle" edition Corvette ZR1 and not its bigger, more people-friendly daddy. -
Corvette GT1
Corvette GT1 Commemorative Edition Unveiled Ahead Of Sebring
GM's releasing the Jake-festooned GT1 Commemorative Edition Corvette because, well, because the world needs more value-added special editions. A closer look at Chevy's painted-up version of a Z06 celebrating C6.R racing domination. More » -
Jalopnik Car Care
Q: How Do I Avoid Breaking A Corvette's Low Air Dam?
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geneva motor show
Perana Z-One: First Studio Photos Of Zagato-Bodied Sex
These first studio photos of the Perana Z-One reveal the Zagato-designed, South African-built sports car has the style to match its Corvette-sourced substance. More » -
Hennessey Motorsports
705 HP Hennessey ZR700 Takes A Hot Lap With GM's John Heinricy At The Wheel
GM's John Heinricy retired, but hasn't disappeared just yet. He's now a consulting engineer for Hennessey and you can see him here taking the new 705-horsepower HRE ZR700 for a couple of seriously hot laps. More » -
google streetview
Google Streetview Spies Split-Window Corvette Rotting Away
To say the 1963 Corvette Stingray Splitwindow coupe is desirable would be a staggering understatement, but Google Streetview has spotted one abandoned and rotting away beneath a tree in Spokane, Washington. More » -
geneva motor show
Perana Z-One: South African-Built, Zagato-Bodied And Corvette-Powered
This is the Perana Z-One. With a beautiful skin lovingly crafted by Zagato and a 6.2-liter V8 Corvette engine under the hood, there's nothing about this 999-unit two-seater that doesn't scream hot sex. More » -
down on the street
1979 Chevrolet Corvette
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. We haven't seen an Alameda Corvette since this '73.
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2009 Corvette GT1
2009 Corvette GT1 Championship Edition: Like A C6R, Only Slower
Always liked the look of the American Le Mans Corvette C6R but wanted it in more road-friendly package? Then the 2009 Corvette GT1 Championship Edition is the car for you. More » -
novelties
The Average Yellow Corvette Convertible Driver
We want the Corvette ZR1 in our garage — but a stock yellow convertible? We'd be afraid people would think we're this supremely douchey guy from The Millionaire Matchmaker. -
tuner cars
Hennessey Corvette ZR1: World's Quickest Blue Devil
Everyone's favorite Viper tuner Hennessey has reached out, left its shell, and made a few new friends. One of those new friends is the Corvette ZR1, and the results are spectacular. More » -
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Transformers 2 Never-Before-Seen Autobot Running Footage
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 Stingray Concept: Sideswipe In Disguise
You saw it here first. Now the Corvette Stingray Concept's finally official, uncovered as Sideswipe here in Chicago ahead of a starring role in Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen. Gallery below. UPDATE: Video here! More »











































