If you own a Corvette ZR-1, you might.  That beauty in the pic to the right has some REALLY pricey options, as you might well imagine.  After all, it’s a Corvette. But man, when you see some of these prices your mind will be quite literally blown.

This is why I’m going to show them to you right now.

You’re welcome.

A$12,870 roadside assistance package. Here’s what this package actually includes: “a convenient tire pressure gauge, fuse kit, multi-bit screwdriver, flashlight, pliers, rain poncho and more.”  For thirteen grand.  Unless that “and more”  is “we air-drop a new car on your current GPS location”, this couldn’t be much more ridiculous.

A $4,187 first-aid kit. That thing had better come with its own on-call surgical team.  You don’t pay four grand for one night’s stay in a HOSPITAL.

A$2,929 orange reflective safety triangle. The orange, of course, must be made of pure fire opal.  That’s the only possible explanation for a plastic triangle costing three grand.

Needless to say, there are plenty more ways to have your mind blown by the unnecessary opulence of this hundred thousand dollar car.

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Rumor has it that the next-generation Chevrolet Corvette would be suffering a delay. However, GM confirmed today that the C7 Corvette will begin production in April 2012, and be released as the 2013 model. No other information has been announced, and we probably won’t be hearing anything else for a long time. Only speculation can be made about the engine, design, etc. but nothing will be official.

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Chevrolet and GM have recently come forth to give us a bit of details on their Corvette C6.R GT2 that is set to race in Ohio this Saturday and for the remainder of the 2009 ALMS season.

This vehicle will feature a 7.0-liter V8 engine and a shorter stroke crankshaft making for a ridiculously fast race car. Furthermore, next year the car will again be updated with a smaller, 5.5-liter V8 engine that will be produced at the GM Performance Powertrain Center which also producers parts for the Corvette ZR1 and Cadillac CTS-V.

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One of the most anticipated cars set to come out, the 2010 Chevy Camaro has chosen ExxonMobil’s Mobi 1 as the factory and service fill endorsed motor oil for its new line of vehicles. The new 2010 Chevy Camaro is equipped with the high-performance Corvette-inspired LS3 engine, which is a 6.2 liter, V-8 engine that can deliver up to 426 horsepower enabling the Camaro to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds. It is available in either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission and gets an estimated 24 mpg on the highway.

With such a powerful engine from one of the highly anticipated cars set to be released, there is no question why Mobi 1 was selected. The 2010 Chevy Camaro is set to be released by 2010 in North America. A convertible version will also be available by 2011. The vehicle is currently available in Middle East.

(Source) Press

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To celebrate their 15th anniversary, the National Corvette Museum have detailed their intentions to raffle off a 2010 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport, pictured above.

Under the hood of this car you’re lookin’ at a 6.2-liter V8 coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission making for a total power output of 436HP and 424 pounds of torque. This will boost the car from 0-60 in just 4 seconds.

Anyways, the raffle will begin early September with tickets selling for $150 a pop through the rest of 2009. What do you have to lose?

via CorvetteBlogger

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Specter Werks Corvette GTR

The C6-based Corvette GTR from Specter Werkes has released an updated version of the modified supercar that is currently on sale. The Specter Werkes GTR mixes custom bodywork with a distinctly American look at the supercar muscle. The addition of a custom cam design with more lift brings output to a whopping 615hp (459kW) and 578lb-ft (783Nm) of torque. The full bodykit features a new front and rear fascia, front and rear fenders, exposed carbon fiber details on the exterior, carbon fiber splitter, extractor hood, doors, rocker panels, and a carbon fiber rear diffuser, to name just a few.

The car is painted in BASF liquid silver color (the same used on Mercedes Benz AMG models), while the interior gets GTR-standard embroidered seats with Spinneybeck leather trim details. This Corvette GTR upgrade base price starts at $34,995, with additional custom work available. All GTRs are custom-built to order and carry documentation to that effect. Note, these upgrades are available across the Corvette range, including the new Grand Sport, base Coupe, Z06 and even the ZR1.

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2010 Corvette Grand Sport

Chevrolet is planning a variety of updates for the Corvette for the 2010 model year, with changes affecting the full lineup, from the base model up to the hot ZR1 supercar. First will be the introduction of the Grand Sport Model, which returns for 2010 with widebody styling and racing suspension. Pricing for the new model has been revealed via the world’s largest Corvette dealer Kerbeck Corvette.

Dave Salvatore of Kerbeck Corvette disclosed to CorvetteBlogger that the new Grand Sport Coupe will be priced from $55,720 including delivery, while the Grand Sport Convertible will cost you back $59,530 including delivery which is a $6,205 increase over the price of the base 2009 Corvette Coupe and $5,360 over the price of the base Corvette Convertible, respectively, but you will get a lot more for your money.

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The car in the picture above sure looks dazzling. It’s a Bertone Mantide although you might have suspected it was a Corvette. You weren’t far off either since the car is part ZR1 and part Italian. The car was designed by Jason Castriota and you’re probably never going to afford it. It was shown at the Shanghai Auto Show and inside you’re going to get a 638-horsepower supercharged LS9 2009 Corvette ZR1. The body is made out of carbon fiber which makes it 220 lbs lighter than the ZR1. The car goes to 62mph in just 3.2 seconds and it can reach a top speed of 217mph. Impressed yet?

via jalopnik

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SmokinVette

SmokinVette.com Corvette Forum has announced its second annual “Virtual Car Show”. SmokinVette.com, believed to be one of the largest privately owned Corvette Forums and has been featured with Jay Lenos Garage, Speed Channels Super Cars Exposed and SEMA, has upped this years Virtual Car Show prizes to over $10,000 worth of parts with the Grand Prize being a BendPak Four-Post Lift.

The SmokinVette.com Corvette Forum 2nd Annual “Virtual Car Show” consists of two main categories. The main category will be open to all Corvette owners C1 through C6 and Z06 owners while the second category is open to all makes and models. To enter this car show is really a simple process. (1) Register for free at www.SmokinVette.com. (2) Enter at least 2-3 photos of their stock or modified car with a description of the car, including any modifications that have been done to the car.

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The gang at n2a Motors is in the process of developing the Stinger which is a modern take on the Corvette Stingray. It is based around the C6 Corvette chassis and will feature design elements from the Stingrays of the 1960s, only with the power of the ZR1 – a 6.2L, 638hp (476kW) supercharged LS9 V8 engine.

A combination of the light weight composite material the body panels will be made of and the custom work on the interior, the Stinger is predicted to equal or improve on the ZR-1’s performance, including a 0-60mph run in just over 3 seconds and with a top speed over 200mph (320km/h). Presently n2a is being very close lipped with the details, but a range of design sketches and development models are available to view in the mean time.

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One thing that most car owners would overlook is the rich history that most companies and their products have. And for Mobil 1, a known car oil brand that has been around for some time now, the best way is to be informed of the different steps and of course the technology that this popular oil brand carries.

Titled “Speed Dreams,” the 24-minute program will premiere March 16 at 10 p.m. EDT/PDT on The Documentary Channel. In addition to visiting revered locations such as the Corvette Hall of Fame and delving into the history of synthetic motor oils, the program highlights several successful drivers as they discuss the factors that have helped propel them to the top of their circuits.

The documentary also features Bill Maxwell, Distinguished Engineering Advisor, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, a prominent member of the team that invented Mobil 1 more than 35 years ago. Maxwell discusses the origins of synthetic motor oil and traces its roots back to the U.S. military’s need for lubricants that would not freeze in the extreme temperatures experienced by its naval aircraft during World War II. Maxwell also discusses his lifelong love affair with Corvettes, and how it inspired him to become an engineer and eventually play a key role in the development of Mobil 1. One of Maxwell’s own dreams even comes true on-camera as he is given the honor of turning the ignition on a just-completed Corvette at the factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

(Source) Press

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Not that they will really transform or walk around the Chicago Auto show, the new cast of cars from General Motors that will be appearing in the Transformers’ sequel “Revenge of the Fallen” will be gracing the festivities. And heading the list is the “Bumblebee” Camaro which many would recall as the last car form that Bumblebee turned into.

Joining the orange Camaro in Chicago will be other characters from the film in their car forms. New additions to the sequel brandishing a GM badge include a 2010 Chevy Volt called Jolt, a Chevy Spark called Skids and a Trax concept called Mudflat (together known as the Twins), and a character called Sideswipe based on the still-yet-to-be-revealed Corvette Centennial Concept.

GM didn’t specify in its press release (included after the jump) which characters are accompanying Bumblebee to Chicago, but the venue at McCormick Place is one of the largest exposition centers in the world, so the more Transformers the merrier.

(Source) Autoblog

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2009 Corvette ZR1

The long awaited 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1 is now available for order at Chevy dealerships, although it won’t come cheap, or easy. The LS9 motor produces 620 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 595 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. The Corvette ZR1 comes with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 connected to a close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox with a new high-capacity clutch, giving the ZR1 more power than any other Corvette to date. GM has not disclosed specific performance numbers, but the company admits a top speed of 200 mph is very likely. Loyal Corvette customers will care about that, but almost certainly won’t hold off ordering the ZR1 for want of an upper limit.

The 20 inch wheels are the largest on any production Corvette in GM’s history, with chrome optional. A luxury inside trim package is available that includes power-adjustable leather-trimmed sport seats, leather-wrapped interior elements (including the dashboard), a navigation system, and Bluetooth connectivity. The Chevy Corvette ZR1 has a base MSRP of $103,970.

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As always we’re not only showing you just great cars in here! We also happen to regularly give you bad news from the current worldwide auto situation. And we also happen to give you good advice like don’t drink and drive and that kind of stuff.

Well we have another great piece of advice for all Corvettes owners. Ready? Here goes nothing: don’t park your Corvette in the house! I am sure the wife won’t appreciate it. And talk about leaving for work in the mornings…

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Now take a look at the picture above! Wouldn’t you like to drive that? Who knows when that will be possible… Well actually that’s the Corvette S limited edition for Japan. The C7 is yet to come, unless it won’t! But I am sure the C7 would be a great car to drive!

Autonews is reporting that the C7 Corvette is going to be put on an indefinite hold. Not canceled yet but it might just get canceled if the current financial situation of GM won’t be solved soon. The C7 might be available in 2014 or even later. That’s not that bad but not good either!

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