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2011 Corvette Concepts with Carbon number 01

With the huge success that the Corvette ZR1 has enjoyed since its return in 2009 many felt that Chevy would stop production of the Z06. Well those who thought that notion up were recently proven wrong in a big way as Chevy showed its commitment to the Corvette Z06. Chevy recently announced that later this summer the all new 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition will be made available. This special edition Vette is only going to go to 500 lucky individuals and it will of course bring all sorts of goodies with it.

The auction will be televised on Speed and if you are a Corvette fanatic you will not want to miss this piece of history when it hits the auction block. Though you may not be able to afford to bid on the first ever Corvette Carbon you can still get caught up in the thrill of all those who will be pushing the bid higher and higher.

Whoever does end up with Corvette Carbon number 01 will have a tough choice to make. Do they drive it around and enjoy all that is Corvette or do they simply make it into a show car and lovingly stare at it day after day? While the latter is probably best for retail purposes, driving it would be a lot more fun.

2011 Corvette Concepts with Carbon number 01

Good photography I happened across on the HAMB

1950's car advertising photos were elegant

from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927

I don't come across funny photos very often... here are some good ones

photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927

James Garner's "American Intenational Racing" Corvette racing team

Anyone else notice that the below vette isn't the same white tail paint scheme as all the others in this gallery?

from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=561

Corvettes in Barns, fields, and other places that they decay in

from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=477

The New Corvette in SEMA show

There had been plans for a mid engine V8 arrangement but the Global Financial crisis has meant that plan is on hold (temporarily). For the V8 engine we will most likely see a reduction in cubic capacity to 5.5-liters and very possibly direct injection, along with an increase in the compression. Don't expect such technologies as over head camshafts.

The New Corvette in SEMA show


The New Corvette in SEMA show

Many enjoy keeping up with the latest of the 57 Corvette restorations at auction and for sale. Others enjoy Corvettes through 1996 where you can get information on the different versions C1 through C6.

The New Corvette in SEMA show

Corvette LS3

I understand the thrill of the ride. It's exciting to be the first one off the line at a red light or be able to kick your car (or truck) into a higher gear to pass someone on the freeway, when you're already going 70 mph or more. Becoming one with your machine so all you have to do is listen to the sound of the engine to know when to shift to the next gear is something that maybe only 75% of Americans ever experience. But, is it worth the $85,000 price tag of a Callaway Corvette for that experience? I doubt it. There has to be something more to it.

The older Corvettes, those produced before 1984, show classic car looks and muscle. The newer models have muscle but fantastic handling and sporty looks. So you have a two seater car that can appeal to a wide range of people. There are always those looking for the unique two seat car.

corvette z06 pictures

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2013 Corvette Stingray concept

Corvette Stingray concept, which debuted at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show and had a starring role in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, on the surface looks as though it could provide some design and powertrain influence for the next C7 Corvette. However Tom Peters, designer of both the Stingray concept as well as the new Chevy Camaro, told Jalopnik's Ray Wert "It's not the C7, but that's not to say there aren't elements here that could translate into what the C7's about." Peters took the methodology used designing the Stingray concept and applied it to both the C6 Corvette as well as the new Chevy Camaro. That's why you'll see design elements from the Stingray concept in both the C6 Corvette (like the raking in the side coveys) and the Camaro.

Taking cues from art and the exterior, GM interior designer Micah Jones built a dual-cockpit design. On the steering wheel are two spherical balls. Right side controls shared functions like entertainment, climate control and navigation. The center console screen is a dramatic and expansive display with five settings controlled by a haptic touch screen—the same five you find on the wheel—Entertainment, Air, Home (laptop mode), Nav and Race modes.
for full review about 2013 Corvette Stingray concept read to the popularmechanics.com