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  Corvette Racing
Corvette Racing drivers Jan Magnussen and Johnny O'Connell are on a roll in the American Le Mans Series.
Corvette Racing will have a high profile on the town and on the track when motor racing returns to the Motor City for this weekend's Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.
John Fitch and Walt Hansgen drove a Corvette to a ninth-place finish overall and a Class B victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1956, the first step onto the world stage that established Chevy's sports car as a contender in top-level competition.
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  Chevrolet Corvette - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Older generations of the Corvette have been criticized for being crude and lacking in refinement by European sports car standards and their on-limit handling is a devisive issue; garnering both praise and reproach.
The vehicle went on sale in 1990 and was distinguishable from other Corvette coupes by its wider tail section, 11 inch wide rear wheels, and its new convex rear fascia with four square shaped taillights and a CHMSL (center high mounted stop lamp) attached to the top of the hatch glass instead of between the taillights.
Corvette faced stiff competition from the new Prodrive Ferrari 550, which led many laps at Le Mans, but the Ferraris suffered problems late in the race, resulting in another Corvette victory.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chevrolet_Corvette   (5791 words)

  
 Corvette - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Their chief duty was to protect convoys in the North Atlantic and on the routes from the UK to Murmansk carrying supplies to the Soviet Union.
Around the same time, navies operated by smaller countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, began to realize that their offshore patrol vessels were lacking the ability to defend themselves in a modern war, especially against air attacks.
Typical corvettes today are between patrol vessels and frigates in both size and capability.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Corvette   (628 words)

  
 CORVETTE
Corvette celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1978 and, in recognition of this event, was selected to be the Official Pace Car of the Indianapolis 500.
The evolution of Corvette as a world-class performance car also continued with the addition of new standard 4-wheel ABS and an increase in maximum horsepower to 230 along with continued suspension fine-tuning.
Corvette performance continued to grow in 1992 with the introduction of the second-generation LT1 putting a 300 horsepower engine back in the standard Corvette.
www.americansportscars.com /corvette.html   (1557 words)

  
 2005 Corvette - Overview
The development of the C6 intends to not only replace the outgoing C5 Corvette (1997-2004), but also to create a 21st century Corvette that both thrills the legions of traditional loyalists and captures the imagination of a new generation of performance enthusiasts.
The signature of the sixth generation is an expressive new design that is a worthy extension of the Corvette lineage, distilling classic Corvette design cues in a completely fresh and contemporary fashion.
A central element of the 2005 Corvette is an all-new interior that includes greatly improved materials, craftsmanship and functionality.
www.corvettemuseum.com /specs/2005/index.shtml   (1908 words)

  
 GameSpy: Corvette Review
To some, Chevrolet's Corvette is the quintessential sports car: an icon of speed and a hallmark of American engineering.
Corvette touts the inclusion of over a hundred of the speedsters from 1953 to 2003, and that's no lie -- you can have your pick of a variety of models from every year in between.
While Corvette's graphics are rather low-poly, the cars themselves are modeled well and the track design is interesting and varied, placing you on a pretty wooded highway one time and in a desert town the next.
ps2.gamespy.com /playstation-2/corvette/502661p1.html   (499 words)

  
 Corvette Central - Corvette Parts and Accessories including Exhaust and Performance.
Corvette Central has been a leading manufacturer and distributor of Corvette parts and accessories since 1975.
Corvette Central is a proud sponsor of The National Corvette Museum, NCRS (National Corvette Restorer’s Society), NCCC (National Council of Corvette Clubs), Corvette Forum, Digital Corvettes, Corvette Action Center, Z06vette.com and many more.
We also support Corvette events, swap meets and local Corvette club shows all over the world.
www.corvettecentral.com   (0 words)

  
 Corvette Review - PlayStation 2
Corvette is a simple if not basic racing title that allows players to race in any of the 50 corvettes available across well, err...
With Corvette, I found myself drawn in (slightly) to what many believe to be the Mecca of all vehicles.
Now don't get me wrong, I like corvettes and some of the older models are really cool, even by today's standard, but to be honest with you some of the 70's and 80's models brought back some memories of an era that I'd just as soon not be reminded of.
ps2.gamezone.com /gzreviews/r22191.htm   (859 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Beloved Vette gets a face lift   (Site not responding. Last check: )
There are Corvette clubs across the country and even a National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky., where the car is built.
The new Corvette is five inches shorter and an inch narrower than the current model although Hill says interior space is about the same.
A center-mounted "egg crate" type grille is a throwback to the Corvettes from the 1950s and is necessary to accommodate the car's hybrid front and bottom air intake system.
www.usatoday.com /money/autos/2004-01-02-corvette-reveal_x.htm   (1074 words)

  
 Chevrolet Corvette Reviews and Ratings - 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition
Corvette survived and prospered and fifty years after the first, its become part car and part cultural icon.
Cafaro, Chief Designer of the Corvette studio from 1986-1999, noted that the aerodynamics necessary to meet the car's performance standards required either a rear wing or a broad beam.
The 2003 Corvette (which paced the 2002 Indy 500) broke a string a several eye-popping Corvette Pace Cars that had been fielded by Chevy in 1995 and 1998.
www.autobytel.com /content/research/reviews/index.cfm/action/DisplayPro/aid/138295/Make_vch/Chevrolet/Model_vch/Corvette/Year_si/2003   (1269 words)

  
 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette Prices & Review   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Corvette fans had been waiting a long while for an all-new model.
Corvettes were in short supply for a while.
This year's Corvette also got a provision for the automatic transmission to start in second gear, for cleaner getaways on slippery surfaces.
auto.consumerguide.com /auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2301   (1197 words)

  
 Corvette
Corvette 50th Anniversary Chair and Ottoman Set constructed of top grain high performance leather with the high quality Corvette perforated tuck and roll stitching with lumbar support.
The Corvette Logo is screen printed and the chair has a right hand beverage holder in the arm.
The Corvette Text is screen printed and the chair has a right hand beverage holder in the arm.
www.texasgarages.com /furniture.htm   (958 words)

  
 Chronology of Chevrolet Corvettes
The Corvette chassis intended for Fisher Body testing is assigned Chevrolet Test Car #856, and redirected to be used for wind tunnel cooling tests of the radiator.
Corvette #056 is built with a metal hood, due to the original fiberglass hood cracking from a bowling ball test.
Corvette show car #852 is ordered stripped, with the body to be burned as a test.
www.islandnet.com /~kpolsson/vettehis   (2609 words)

  
 Corvette Connection, LLC. - Services
If you have ever been to the Corvette Connection then you would know that most aspects of the operation involve the restoration of all makes of Corvettes.
Corvette Connection is highly rated with all the major insurance companies, which means we don't cut corners...We do the job right the first time.
Corvette Connection will support you to get the correct parts and save you the time and hassle.
www.corvette-connection.com /services.html   (189 words)

  
 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Overview - GM Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: )
With a displacement of 7.0 litres - that's 427 cubic inches for the traditionalists in the crowd - Corvette Z06's LS7 V8 generates a tremendous 505 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque.
Corvette Coupe and Convertible offer an available six-speed automatic transmission that combines control and total convenience.
Corvette's highly supportive, well-bolstered 6-way power adjustable driver's seat with leather seating surfaces holds you firmly in place while you're exploring Corvette's impressive capabilities.
www.gmcanada.com /english/vehicles/chevrolet/corvette/index.jsp   (357 words)

  
 Corvette Cheats, Codes, Secrets, FAQs, Reviews for Xbox (XB)
Win all races in C3 career mode to unlock Custom Corvette mode.
When a cop starts to chase you, try to speed as much as possible or take a shortcut.
With the 1978 Corvette 25th Anniversary, the cops will catch up with you -- try your best to get away from.
www.cheatcc.com /xb/corvette.html   (157 words)

  
 Corvette parts, discontinued Corvette parts, Corvette acessories, C5 performance parts, C4 performance parts
Leader of the Pack since 1982, Corvette Mike is one of the world's leading Corvette dealers who has earned a reputation of unsurpassed integrity and expertise.
Corvette Mike buys and sells throughout North America, Hawaii, Japan, and Europe, thereby assuring you the largest inventory of quality Corvettes to choose from.
Corvette Mike has a large inventory of parts for C4 and C5 performance models, as well as early and discontinued car parts.
www.corvettemike.com   (0 words)

  
 Corvette C6.R Race Car Launches for 2005 - Corvette Racing
The brand-new Corvette C6.R race car will debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March 2005 after a full year of rigorous testing and development.
Like the C5-R before it, the Corvette C6.R starts from production roots: the same hydroformed frame rails that roll down the assembly line at the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky are sourced for the structure of the race car.
While the components and specifications of the street and competition engines are tailored to their specific environments, the thought process behind them is identical.
www.corvetteracing.com /cars/c6r/c6r.shtml   (558 words)

  
 Technorati Tag: Corvette   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Corvette Gavin ‘confident but aware of the challenges’
Corvette Roadshow: Hybrid owners say conserving gas begins
Corvette Quotes Dealer quotes on new cars at low prices.
technorati.com /tag/Corvette   (445 words)

  
 Corvette Parts for C4, C5, C6 and Z06 Corvette - Corvette Garage
Corvette Garage offers Corvette parts and accessories for late model Corvettes including the C6 Corvette.
At Corvette Garage, you will find the latest Corvette parts for the C4, C5, Z06, 50th Anniversary and C6 Corvette.
From Corvette Wheels to Corvette Exhaust, we offer the latest performance parts for the Chevrolet Corvette at Corvette Garage.
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 Corvettes| Classic Corvette Dealer| Classic Chevy Corvettes for Sale
Our entire stock of 1953 to 1967 Corvettes are stored in our climate controlled indoor showrooms year round, for your convenience.
Many of our Corvettes have been beautifully restored to like-new condition and carry prestigious honors such as the Bloomington Gold Certification, the coveted NCRS Top Flight award, and the Triple Crown designation.
Demand for these investment grade, vintage Corvettes has steadily increased over the last five years with many of the rarest Corvettes falling into private collections and reserved from sale.
www.proteam-corvette.com   (0 words)

  
 2007 Chevrolet Corvette - 10Best Cars - Car and Driver January 2007
In its sixth generation, the Corvette retains strong ties to the five generations of star-spangled sports cars that preceded it.
But here again, newer materials, such as the balsa-core composite panels used in the floor panels, combine with a sophisticated structure to yield one of the few cars that haven’t grown heavier over time, despite the pound-packing pressures of stricter safety standards, higher power, bigger brakes, and grippier tires.
This combination of heritage and sophistication gives the Corvette a uniquely American blend of performance, swagger, and everyday livability — characteristics that are all amplified in the 505-hp Z06 version.
www.caranddriver.com /bestcars/12059/2007-chevrolet-corvette.html   (239 words)

  
 2007 Chevrolet Corvette - Detailed Pricing and Specifications - MSN Autos
A true American icon, the Corvette was introduced in January 1953.The first 300 cars were produced by hand and powered by 235-cubic-inch 6-cylinder engines.
The fifth-generation C5 Corvette was introduced in 1997, with the Z06 added in 2001 along with additional performance equipment.
The 2005 C6 was the first Corvette in more than 40 years without retractable headlights and the Z06 returns again for 2006.
autos.msn.com /research/vip/overview.aspx?year=2007&make=Chevrolet&model=Corvette   (273 words)

  
 Corvette Goodies Accessories & Chrome Parts
Corvette Goodies, Route 66 Goodies, RV Goodies, and 4x4 Goodies were developed by car lovers for car lovers.
We have sought and found a collection of high quality gifts, parts and accessories, from customized license plate frames to chrome plated replacement engine hardware to office and personal accessories, that will enhance your enjoyment of your vehicle.
Corvette, Chevrolet, Chevy, Blazer, Tahoe, Suburban, and Genuine Chevrolet are registered trademarks and are used here under license to General Motors Corporation
www.corvettegoodies.com   (0 words)

  
 Warwick Basses -
The body of the Corvette Standard consists of two or three pieces of bubinga.
With its shape, ergonomics and sound the Corvette Standard satisfies the aspirations of the most demanding of bass players.
The highly sensitive dynamic response of the Corvette Standard lets you articulate the most gentle of nuances or slap it for crisp, fat basslines.
www.warwickbass.com /basses/corvette_standard.html   (106 words)

  
 IGN: Corvette Preview
Simple named Corvette, TDK's vision for the action-racing game gives players a wide range of cars to pilot, ranging from the 1953 model all the way to the 2003 model - and ever car in between for a total of 80 models in all.
Players strap into their driving machines and head straight for Route 66, getting the chance to drive across the huge set of obstacle-filled courses from Chicago to LA. They're also given a selection of six characters to choose from, 18 official GM colors to paint their vehicle and multiple environments to ogle over.
Steel Monkeys is working overtime to get the physics right on each of the classic and more modern Corvette types, though given the Corvette's propensity for driving fast with less than ideal handling, that should result in lost of powerslides and heated, 60-FPS races.
ps2.ign.com /articles/401/401781p1.html   (587 words)

  
 The Unofficial Corvette Summer Web Site: FAQ & Trivia
During the scene where Vanessa helps Kenny chase the corvette but loses it because the cops were nearby, there is a mystery woman with the police.
Corvette Summer posters, promo stills and other collectibles are very hard to find.
Sent in by Jason Stewart: In the final scene of the film where Vanessa is walking with a rather awkwardly, Kenny yells: "Hey you with the funny walk!".
corvette.cabbagestew.com /faq.html   (1423 words)

  
 Kyle's Corvette Page   (Site not responding. Last check: )
My next door neighbor took this one of me and my 1988 Corvette as I was adding some finishing touches after washing it.
It's the code name for the fifth generation Corvette (C=Corvette, 5=Fifth generation), which began with the new 1997 Corvette that was unveiled to the public on 6 January 1997.
This book was released in January 1997 at about the same time the 1997 Corvette was revealed to the public.
www.burleehost.com /kylelc/corvette.asp?fpg=corvette.htm   (457 words)

  
 Corvette Club of America - Celebrate the true American Sports Car
The latest generation Chevrolet Corvette has inspired us to undergo a major redesign of the Corvette Club of America web site as well.
There will be a new Corvette Blog set up for you to share ideas with other members and an all new MY CCA section that is for members only.
As well as our CCA merchandise section which will now be a full-blown online store and we will be adding all kinds of new products for you to choose from as well as the same old Corvette Club favorites.
www.corvetteclubofamerica.com   (0 words)

  
 1970 Corvette Stingray
Cruisemeister, from Corvette Forum, is sitting in the chair behind his mostly original '62....except for the ZZ4 he has under the hood.
In the long run, big-block engines took the Corvette away from "sports car" to "street bruiser." Duntov liked the power, but didn't miss the weight of the big-block.
The '69 Baldwin-Motion SS-427 Phase III Corvette was born.
www.corvetteforum.net /c3/themoneypit   (2762 words)

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