The special Grand Sport will wear a coat of Long Beach Red Metallic with a special Indy decal package including full-length racing stripes. Underneath, the car is pure GS with Brembo brakes and an eight-speed automatic dolling out the 6.2-liter V8’s 460 horsepower. It also gets a carbon fiber ground effects kit, competition bucket seats, and a performance data recorder to measure g-forces should another GM executive crash into a wall. … [Read more...] about 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Will Pace The Indy 500
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Chevy Corvette Stingray Getting Electric AWD Option In 2023: Report
It’s unclear if one or two electric motors will be used, nor is it known if the car will be a plug-in model with an electric-only mode for short trips without the gasoline engine. If this report is accurate, it suggests GM is keen to brand the option as a performance upgrade as opposed to anything involving efficiency. Apparently in Corvette circles, hybrid is a four-letter word. … [Read more...] about Chevy Corvette Stingray Getting Electric AWD Option In 2023: Report
Hennessey Drag Races Modded Corvette C8 Against Tuned Jeep Trackhawk
In the earlier video, Hennessey mentions that the Corvette has the company's stainless steel exhaust. The new pipes allegedly increase the output at the wheels by 21 hp (16 kW) and 19 lb-ft (26 Nm). The piece also weighs about 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) less than the stock unit. … [Read more...] about Hennessey Drag Races Modded Corvette C8 Against Tuned Jeep Trackhawk
Chevy Corvette, Porsche 911, And Toyota Supra Run A Three-Way Drag Race
Between the Chevy and Porsche, things are very interesting. Earlier drag race videos show that the C8 is capable of impressive results in a drag race. With this in mind, the 911 looks incredible. With less power and fewer cylinders, the machine has no problem giving the 'Vette real competition. … [Read more...] about Chevy Corvette, Porsche 911, And Toyota Supra Run A Three-Way Drag Race
Hennessey Corvette C8 Wheels Are Wider Yet Lighter Than Stock
The wheels in front measure 19 inches in diameter and 8.5 inches wide, which is half an inch wider than stock. They each weigh 21.3 pounds (9.66 kilograms) for a 4.3-pound (1.95-kilogram) savings over the 25.6-pound (11.61-kilogram) pieces that the vehicle comes with. … [Read more...] about Hennessey Corvette C8 Wheels Are Wider Yet Lighter Than Stock
