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Tornado Hits Corvette Plant in Bowling Green, Damage Reported - The Drive
The plant will reportedly close for at least a week.
Tornado Hits Corvette Plant in Bowling Green, Damage Reported
The plant will reportedly close for at least a week.
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Corvette Plant Shutters After Tornadoes Wreak Havoc Across Six States
People are picking up the pieces after a potentially record-breaking storm
A potentially record-breaking storm system has left devastation across six states and at least 90 dead. The late-season storm generated multiple tornadoes, including one that may have traveled 227 miles, potentially breaking a 96-year-old record. The storms also hit GM’s Bowling Green Assembly Plant and the National Corvette Museum.
On Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service warned residents across a number of states about a potentially dangerous storm system moving through their areas. States as far south as Texas and Alabama and as far north as Michigan faced high winds, hail and an outbreak of tornadoes. NWS is still surveying the damage to figure out the exact number of tornadoes, but the weather service notes 70 reported tornadoes during the event.
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People are picking up the pieces after a potentially record-breaking storm
A potentially record-breaking storm system has left devastation across six states and at least 90 dead. The late-season storm generated multiple tornadoes, including one that may have traveled 227 miles, potentially breaking a 96-year-old record. The storms also hit GM’s Bowling Green Assembly Plant and the National Corvette Museum.
On Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service warned residents across a number of states about a potentially dangerous storm system moving through their areas. States as far south as Texas and Alabama and as far north as Michigan faced high winds, hail and an outbreak of tornadoes. NWS is still surveying the damage to figure out the exact number of tornadoes, but the weather service notes 70 reported tornadoes during the event.
Corvette Plant Shutters After Tornadoes Wreak Havoc Across Six States - Jalopnik
A potentially record-breaking storm system has left devastation across six states and at least 90 dead. The late-season storm generated multiple tornadoes, including one that may have traveled 227 miles, potentially breaking a 96-year-old record. The storms also hit GM’s Bowling Green Assembly...
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More Than 120 Chevy Corvette C8s Damaged By Tornado Strike - Motor1
A sad day for the automotive world.
More Than 120 Chevy Corvette C8s Damaged By Tornado Strike
Chevrolet confirmed they will need to scrap over 100 C8 Corvettes due to the destructive tornados that struck the South Eastern US earlier this week.
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About 122 new C8 Chevrolet Corvettes to be scrapped after tornadoes - Autoblog
Cars still being inspected, number could rise
About 122 new C8 Chevrolet Corvettes to be scrapped after tornadoes
These models will be scrapped. GM will reach out to the dealers for the affected customers and let the dealers know to resubmit their orders.
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Top Gear first look at the 2023 C8 Corvette Z06
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Over 120 Corvettes Damaged By A Tornado Are Headed To The Crusher - Jalopnik
The Tornado C8s may look like a great way to get a cheap car, but you're out of luck
Over 120 Corvettes Damaged By A Tornado Are Headed To The Crusher - Jalopnik
GM is planning to crush all of the severely damaged C8 Corvettes from last months storms, rather than taking the chances of having potentially defective cars end up in peoples’ hands.
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The C4 Corvette Had Reverse Lamp And Seat Belt Features Found Nowhere Else
Corvettes aren't generally known for their reverse lamp or seat belt innovations, but here we are
I realize that among the various Corvette generations, the C4 ‘Vettes (1983-1996) aren’t really considered the most popular, but this assessment doesn’t take into account the very powerful and influential niche of gearheads who are really into reverse lamp innovations and novel seat belt systems. For this group, the C4 ‘Vette is one of the finest automobiles ever crafted by human hands, and if you can calm down I’ll tell you why.
Let’s start with the reverse lamps, and I think you’re going to be surprised and delighted, perhaps to the point of a spit-take or an involuntary quick spurt of urine, so you’ve been warned. Look at this image of the side of a C4 ‘Vette, and note the lighting:
See what’s interesting there? Look at the side marker lamp treatment. See how there’s an amber reflector up front, and a red one at rear? That’s all normal side marker lamp stuff.
But now see the clear lens next to those lamps? Up front, that’s a cornering lamp, one of the most under-appreciated lamps known to automobilia.
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Corvettes aren't generally known for their reverse lamp or seat belt innovations, but here we are
I realize that among the various Corvette generations, the C4 ‘Vettes (1983-1996) aren’t really considered the most popular, but this assessment doesn’t take into account the very powerful and influential niche of gearheads who are really into reverse lamp innovations and novel seat belt systems. For this group, the C4 ‘Vette is one of the finest automobiles ever crafted by human hands, and if you can calm down I’ll tell you why.
Let’s start with the reverse lamps, and I think you’re going to be surprised and delighted, perhaps to the point of a spit-take or an involuntary quick spurt of urine, so you’ve been warned. Look at this image of the side of a C4 ‘Vette, and note the lighting:
See what’s interesting there? Look at the side marker lamp treatment. See how there’s an amber reflector up front, and a red one at rear? That’s all normal side marker lamp stuff.
But now see the clear lens next to those lamps? Up front, that’s a cornering lamp, one of the most under-appreciated lamps known to automobilia.
The C4 Corvette Had Reverse Lamp And Seat Belt Features Found Nowhere Else - Jalopnik
I realize that among the various Corvette generations, the C4 ‘Vettes (1984-1996) aren’t really considered the most popular, but this assessment doesn’t take into account the very powerful and influential niche of gearheads who are really into reverse lamp innovations and novel seat belt...
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The 2023 Chevy Corvette 70th Anniversary Edition Is A Boomer's Dream
You'll soon be able to get your hands on the new — and rare — Corvette Stingray
Time to get out your crispest jorts and whitest New Balances — it’s been another five year increment since the Corvette was introduced, and it’s time to celebrate!
That’s right folks. The Corvette is turning 70, and you know what that means? Another RARE special edition. Chevy confirmed the news that a 70th Anniversary Edition package will be available on the 2023 Corvette and Corvette Z06 to celebrate the car’s run that began in 1953.
If you don’t want to pony up for the Anniversary Edition, don’t worry. Your 2023 Corvette will still come with a commemorative plaque mounted to the center speaker grill, along with a graphic on the rear window. That way every Corvette can be RARE!
But anyway — what do you get if you opt for the Anniversary Edition? Well, not much in the way of performance. As with past RARE Anniversary Editions, this Corvette will mostly bear cosmetic changes. It will come with the buyer’s choice of two unique and RARE colors, White Pearl Metallic Tri-coat or Carbon Flash Metallic. It will also be trimmed with dark wheels boasting an Edge Red Strip. If you want to make your Corvette RARE-ER, you can also opt for racing stripes that will be available in specific matching colors.
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You'll soon be able to get your hands on the new — and rare — Corvette Stingray
Time to get out your crispest jorts and whitest New Balances — it’s been another five year increment since the Corvette was introduced, and it’s time to celebrate!
That’s right folks. The Corvette is turning 70, and you know what that means? Another RARE special edition. Chevy confirmed the news that a 70th Anniversary Edition package will be available on the 2023 Corvette and Corvette Z06 to celebrate the car’s run that began in 1953.
If you don’t want to pony up for the Anniversary Edition, don’t worry. Your 2023 Corvette will still come with a commemorative plaque mounted to the center speaker grill, along with a graphic on the rear window. That way every Corvette can be RARE!
But anyway — what do you get if you opt for the Anniversary Edition? Well, not much in the way of performance. As with past RARE Anniversary Editions, this Corvette will mostly bear cosmetic changes. It will come with the buyer’s choice of two unique and RARE colors, White Pearl Metallic Tri-coat or Carbon Flash Metallic. It will also be trimmed with dark wheels boasting an Edge Red Strip. If you want to make your Corvette RARE-ER, you can also opt for racing stripes that will be available in specific matching colors.
The 2023 Chevy Corvette 70th Anniversary Edition Is A Boomer's Dream - Jalopnik
Time to get out your crispest jorts and whitest New Balances — it’s been another five year increment since the Corvette was introduced, and it’s time to celebrate!
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This special edition C8 Z06 celebrates 70 years of Corvette
Lots of badges and some fancy luggage help to mark Chevy’s anniversary celebration
In 2023, Chevrolet will celebrate 70 years of the Corvette, which is why it is offering a special anniversary edition of this most famous of American supercars… in 2022. Makes perfect sense.
It is called the Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Edition, and as befits a big milestone, Chevy has deemed it sufficient to outfit its mid-engined hero in a swathe of… badges. And matching luggage. Because nothing screams anniversary like a new suitcase.
For an undisclosed amount of money (prices haven’t yet been divulged), the special ‘Vette features ‘70th Anniversary Edition’ badges inside and out, red brake calipers, a rear bumper protector and boot cover, special two-tone ‘GT2’ or ‘Competition’ seats with red stitching, the option of a few different colours (white, black, ‘carbon flash metallic’), and the aforementioned luggage set bespoke to the car.
Oh, and a red engine cover. There’s no more power under that cover, but then the new Z06 isn’t exactly shy. Unveiled late last year and now available in right-hand-drive, the Z06 gets a 5.5-litre naturally-aspirated V8 producing 670bhp. This hand-built flat-plane crank unit will also rev to 8,600rpm so, there’s that. Fast, too.
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Lots of badges and some fancy luggage help to mark Chevy’s anniversary celebration
In 2023, Chevrolet will celebrate 70 years of the Corvette, which is why it is offering a special anniversary edition of this most famous of American supercars… in 2022. Makes perfect sense.
It is called the Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Edition, and as befits a big milestone, Chevy has deemed it sufficient to outfit its mid-engined hero in a swathe of… badges. And matching luggage. Because nothing screams anniversary like a new suitcase.
For an undisclosed amount of money (prices haven’t yet been divulged), the special ‘Vette features ‘70th Anniversary Edition’ badges inside and out, red brake calipers, a rear bumper protector and boot cover, special two-tone ‘GT2’ or ‘Competition’ seats with red stitching, the option of a few different colours (white, black, ‘carbon flash metallic’), and the aforementioned luggage set bespoke to the car.
Oh, and a red engine cover. There’s no more power under that cover, but then the new Z06 isn’t exactly shy. Unveiled late last year and now available in right-hand-drive, the Z06 gets a 5.5-litre naturally-aspirated V8 producing 670bhp. This hand-built flat-plane crank unit will also rev to 8,600rpm so, there’s that. Fast, too.
This special edition C8 Z06 celebrates 70 years of Corvette
Lots of badges and some fancy luggage help to mark Chevy’s anniversary celebration
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Chevrolet Corvette marks 70th anniversary with special edition
Both Stingray and Z06 models receive the celebratory specification which features bespoke styling
The Chevrolet Corvette has gained a distinctive limited edition to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the legendary nameplate.
The 70th Anniversary Edition package will be available for all 2023 Corvette Stingray and Z06 models, bringing bespoke styling to pay homage to the original car, which Chevrolet believes “pushed the boundaries of technology, performance and style".
The Stingray and Z06 both gain distinctive wheels with special wheel caps finished in red and black. The two cars also receive anniversary edition exterior badging, red brake calipers, a rear bumper protector and a boot cover.
There are no performance amendments for either model, but the engine cover is finished in red, while there are two exterior colours on offer: white pearl metallic tri-coat or carbon flash metallic.
Drivers can also choose racing stripes in complementing colours of satin grey and satin black. In 2023, Chevrolet will increase the number of exterior and interior colours to 14 and eight respectively.
The 70th Anniversary logo is emblazoned throughout the interior, while all cars are fitted with commemorative plaques, positioned on the centre speaker grille and imprinted on the bottom of the rear window. Customers will be given a custom luggage set with red stitching.
www.autocar.co.uk
Both Stingray and Z06 models receive the celebratory specification which features bespoke styling
The Chevrolet Corvette has gained a distinctive limited edition to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the legendary nameplate.
The 70th Anniversary Edition package will be available for all 2023 Corvette Stingray and Z06 models, bringing bespoke styling to pay homage to the original car, which Chevrolet believes “pushed the boundaries of technology, performance and style".
The Stingray and Z06 both gain distinctive wheels with special wheel caps finished in red and black. The two cars also receive anniversary edition exterior badging, red brake calipers, a rear bumper protector and a boot cover.
There are no performance amendments for either model, but the engine cover is finished in red, while there are two exterior colours on offer: white pearl metallic tri-coat or carbon flash metallic.
Drivers can also choose racing stripes in complementing colours of satin grey and satin black. In 2023, Chevrolet will increase the number of exterior and interior colours to 14 and eight respectively.
The 70th Anniversary logo is emblazoned throughout the interior, while all cars are fitted with commemorative plaques, positioned on the centre speaker grille and imprinted on the bottom of the rear window. Customers will be given a custom luggage set with red stitching.
Chevrolet Corvette marks 70th anniversary with special edition | Autocar
Both Stingray and Z06 models receive celebratory specification featuring bespoke styling
www.autocar.co.uk
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2021 Chevrolet Corvette C8 POV Drive Review - Vehicle Virgins
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Raiti's Rides review of the 2022 C8 Corvette
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Caravaggio Corvette will build you a swoopy Euro-spec C8
Canada-based builder to offer 30 individual Unica Series 1 'Vettes with swoopier styling
Tempted by the C8 Corvette, but worried it won’t be exclusive enough? Good news; custom car builder Caravaggio Corvette has announced what it’s calling the ‘Unica Series 1 C8 Corvette’.
Limited to 30 builds, Caravaggio describes the Unica as “a one-off car designed and built in the tradition of the great custom coach builders in Europe.”
The swoopier new carbon body includes more subtle air intakes down the flanks, a more integrated rear spoiler and a little less aggression all round. Caravaggio says that it’ll consult with each customer individually though, and that they’ll be able to choose from a range of performance upgrades including a supercharger, Brembo brakes, wheels and engine tuning.
Caravaggio also claims that each individual will have access to an “unlimited” number of exterior and interior options, be it paintjob, custom stripes, or as much carbon and Alcantara as they so desire. Keep it tasteful, please…
Five of the 30 will be built with a fully exposed carbon body, which, Caravaggio claims, reduces the weight of the first mid-engined Corvette by approximately 18kg, while each car will wear special badges that identifies it as a Caravaggio Unica Series 1 Corvette.
www.topgear.com
Canada-based builder to offer 30 individual Unica Series 1 'Vettes with swoopier styling
Tempted by the C8 Corvette, but worried it won’t be exclusive enough? Good news; custom car builder Caravaggio Corvette has announced what it’s calling the ‘Unica Series 1 C8 Corvette’.
Limited to 30 builds, Caravaggio describes the Unica as “a one-off car designed and built in the tradition of the great custom coach builders in Europe.”
The swoopier new carbon body includes more subtle air intakes down the flanks, a more integrated rear spoiler and a little less aggression all round. Caravaggio says that it’ll consult with each customer individually though, and that they’ll be able to choose from a range of performance upgrades including a supercharger, Brembo brakes, wheels and engine tuning.
Caravaggio also claims that each individual will have access to an “unlimited” number of exterior and interior options, be it paintjob, custom stripes, or as much carbon and Alcantara as they so desire. Keep it tasteful, please…
Five of the 30 will be built with a fully exposed carbon body, which, Caravaggio claims, reduces the weight of the first mid-engined Corvette by approximately 18kg, while each car will wear special badges that identifies it as a Caravaggio Unica Series 1 Corvette.
Caravaggio Corvette will build you a swoopy Euro-spec C8
Canada-based builder to offer 30 individual Unica Series 1 'Vettes with swoopier styling
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A Closer Look at the 2023 Corvette Z06
The Spicy new C8 sports a stratospheric siren song
Let me level with you, I wouldn’t call myself a “Corvette person,” but as I turned the corner and saw the bright yellow Z06, something clicked. Maybe it’s the mullet I currently have carved into my head, but I’m quite smitten with the latest iteration of the legendary American sports car.
Y’all, we aren’t dealing with the base car anymore. The body was widened 3.6” and sports bigger side scoops and larger brake openings in the unique front fascia, all in the name of higher airflow. An additional, front-center mounted radiator brings the total up from 4 to 5 to improve cooling for sustained-speed operation. The Z06 even gets its own bespoke exhaust system to go with its bespoke engine, and it happens to be two pounds lighter than that of the LT2 model. Optional carbon fiber wheels take things even further by reducing 41 pounds of unsprung weight. If you ask me, they also look sick as hell.
The development team required every change to make the car feel more “visceral” - a word they held as gospel. There’s the typical things you’d expect from a higher-performance model, stiffer bushings, quicker shift programming, but the strength of the mid-engine platform’s structural “backbone” allowed engineers to take things further than they ever could have with the C7 generation to create a verifiable supercar. I like to think that Zora Arkus-Duntov, father of the mid-engine Corvette, would be proud.
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The Spicy new C8 sports a stratospheric siren song
Let me level with you, I wouldn’t call myself a “Corvette person,” but as I turned the corner and saw the bright yellow Z06, something clicked. Maybe it’s the mullet I currently have carved into my head, but I’m quite smitten with the latest iteration of the legendary American sports car.
Y’all, we aren’t dealing with the base car anymore. The body was widened 3.6” and sports bigger side scoops and larger brake openings in the unique front fascia, all in the name of higher airflow. An additional, front-center mounted radiator brings the total up from 4 to 5 to improve cooling for sustained-speed operation. The Z06 even gets its own bespoke exhaust system to go with its bespoke engine, and it happens to be two pounds lighter than that of the LT2 model. Optional carbon fiber wheels take things even further by reducing 41 pounds of unsprung weight. If you ask me, they also look sick as hell.
The development team required every change to make the car feel more “visceral” - a word they held as gospel. There’s the typical things you’d expect from a higher-performance model, stiffer bushings, quicker shift programming, but the strength of the mid-engine platform’s structural “backbone” allowed engineers to take things further than they ever could have with the C7 generation to create a verifiable supercar. I like to think that Zora Arkus-Duntov, father of the mid-engine Corvette, would be proud.
A Closer Look At The 2023 Corvette Z06 - Jalopnik
Let me level with you, I wouldn’t call myself a “Corvette person,” but as I turned the corner and saw the bright yellow Z06, something clicked. Maybe it’s the mullet I currently have carved into my head, but I’m quite smitten with the latest iteration of the legendary American sports car.
jalopnik.com
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Top Gear review of the C8 Corvette