Thursday, July 9, 2009

Corvette C6

Corvette C6

The best selling sports in the world is now coming from the European taunt on their own land. With a lot of changes in stock.

A legend

The Corvette is a legend in itself. The mere reading of his pedigree reveals a world where reason is swept away by passion. An example? The architecture of the V8 tumbled, from the first generation appeared in? 1953 alongside the latest high-tech as the head-up display, borrowed from the world of military aviation! But as good wine, Corvette improves with age. Launched in May 2005, the sixth generation to enjoy the new vintage of change. And to better appreciate what most beautiful jewel that the Paul Ricard circuit at Castle!

A car or an airplane?

Corvette C6

Slip into the cockpit of the Corvette is still a feast for the senses. At a time when engineers Ergonomists simplify everything to the extreme, the U.S. has a cockpit of fighter aircraft. There are buttons everywhere and it takes at least five minutes to understand what purpose they serve. This mimicry with aeronautics is reinforced by the famous head-up display. A command to set the interface of his choice, projected onto the windshield. The rpm and "km / h" float before the eyes of the driver. There is even the possibility of reading the number of G that we cash in every turn!
33 hp and more

Starting the car via a button on the center console. The roar of the V8 erupts. Yum! And it is under the hood that is the second amendment to our 2008 version. The architecture of the V8 flipped (two valves per cylinder, one camshaft central) does not change, but it rolled from 6.0 to 6.2, to win passage 33 hp (or 437 horsepower total). The couple also progressing from 41 Nm to 585 Nm That figures. But when cars reach such a power, it is above all the feelings that prevail. Ca tombe bien, the Paul Ricard available to us. First step: two laps to take the temperature of the track and see what the Vette was in the belly. Out of the stands.

Corvette C6

Faster than the Mistral!

Provided, however, not to play with the basic laws of physics? In this case, the armada of electronic safeguards (all adjustable or disconnectable) said the order quickly. Optionally, the Corvette is equipped with a magnetic suspension selective (2450). Electromagnetic dampers are able to recognize any coating, the system adjusts its setting to provide an optimal behavior. So, on the trail of Castellet Corvette plays billiards, threading curves with an ease bordering on provocation. Output chicane. Line from Mistral. The head-up display flirts with 200 km / h. On paper, his peak speed exceeds 300 km / h with a 0 to 100 km / h in 4.5 s.

Unbeatable prices!

It is 0.7 s less than a Jaguar XKR for 416 hp and as much as a Mercedes SL55 AMG 517 hp. It must be said that the Vette weighs 500 kg less than the roadster to the Star! But no time to go higher: already have the technical profile of the circuit? and the end of turn. Confidence increases, as the pleasure and the Corvette always fulfills his contract with flying colors. Happiness! But back down to earth and approach the "painful." Burning in absolute terms (from 65,850?), The note remains a trifle when compared to its rivals, much more expensive (at least 25,000? More). And 10,700? Further, the same Vette rises up! As for the more fortunate (and daring), it is to the monstrous 512-hp Z06 they will turn. A different story?

Corvette C6
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Corvette Guys for Corvette Parts and Wheels

Corvette Guys

It's show season. And if there's one car that seems to love to win at shows, it's the classic all-American sportscar - the Corvette. Corvette owners across the country are gearing up and rolling out with both rare and mint 'Vettes, or highly modified tuned monster machines, to a show grounds near you.

If you're the lucky owner of one of these classic sportscars, you're always looking for a way to stand out from the crowd. Whether you're looking for high-quality aftermarket Corvette parts, like some sharp chrome Z06 wheels to take home the blue ribbon, or looking to pick up some style accessories, there are online merchants like CorvetteGuys that have the parts you're looking for at a price you can afford.

And being a showcar star doesn't have to cost a fortune. Whether your Corvette is a weekend cruiser and you go to shows for fun, or you own a garage queen that never sees the rain, a set of upgraded wheels will go a long way towards getting the head-turning appearance you want. Whether you want to upgrade your C4 Corvette wheels to a more modern look, or like the classic lines of C5 Corvette wheels, there's lots of affordable options that will make your 'Vette look mint without costing a mint.
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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Corvette Z06 Chevrolet


Corvette Z06
Corvette Z06

Corvette Z06
Corvette Z06

Corvette Z06
Corvette Z06

Corvette Z06
Corvette Z06

Corvette Z06
Corvette Z06

The C6 remains the current generation of Corvettes; according to the magazine Motor Trend, it will not be superseded by a "C7" until the 2012 calendar year.

The Chevrolet Corvette C6 is the sixth generation of Chevy Corvette sports cars. Introduced in 2005, it is the first Corvette to contain exposed headlamps since the C1 generation, which was produced until 1962.

Many variants of, and option packages for, the C6 have been made by GM and other companies. Among them are the C6.R, an American Le Mans Series GT1 championship winner; and the ZR1, the most powerful production Corvette to date.

For the 2008 model, the Corvette received a new engine, the LS3. With displacement increased to 6.2 liters (376 cu in; 6162 cc) , power was increased to 430 hp (321 kW) and 424 lb·ft (575 N·m) of torque, or 436 hp (325 kW) and 428 lb·ft (580 N·m) with the optional vacuum actuated valve exhaust. The previous Tremec T56 transmission on manual Corvettes was replaced with a new version, the TR6060, in model year 2008. Manual Corvettes have improved shift linkage; the automatic model is set up for quicker shifts, and (according to Chevrolet) goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, faster than any other production automatic Corvette.
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