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Teen In Corvette Hits 168 MPH While Running From Police

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Teen In Corvette Hits 168 MPH While Running From Police Teen automotive enthusiasts report feeling “dejected” and “just real depressed” about their prospects of being allowed to buy their dream cars after their parents saw the news that a Nebraska teen was just arrested after running from the cops in his Corvette and hitting 168 mph in the process. The chase took place… Read more…

Jalopnik 407 2025-01-30

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Officially Runs The Quarter-Mile In 9.6 Seconds At 150 MPH

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Officially Runs The Quarter-Mile In 9.6 Seconds At 150 MPH Chevrolet finally revealed the production version of the C8 Corvette ZR1 over the summer, promising us 1,064 horsepower and 828 pound-feet of torque from its twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8. That’s some serious power, and it gets even scarier when you remember the Corvette ZR1 is rear-wheel drive. That means the engine… Read more…

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Biden Won’t Be Free To Drive His Corvette Even After Dropping Out Of The Race

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Biden Won’t Be Free To Drive His Corvette Even After Dropping Out Of The Race President Biden announced Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, endorsing Vice President Harris to be his replacement. Biden is also a huge Corvette guy. So him dropping out of the race means that come January, he’ll be free to don those signature aviators, hop into his Corvette and speed off into the sunset… Read more…

Jalopnik 721 2024-07-23

You Can Now See The Wreckage From The National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Up Close

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You Can Now See The Wreckage From The National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Up Close The American automotive world was rattled in 2014 when a 40-foot deep sinkhole suddenly opened under an exhibit at the National Corvette Museum and swallowed eight rare ’Vettes. Ten years after the catastrophe, the museum has curated an exhibit to commemorate the recovery efforts. Read more…

Jalopnik 394 2024-07-19

Do You Want A Corvette But Wish It Looked Horrific? Boy, Have We Got The Car For You

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Do You Want A Corvette But Wish It Looked Horrific? Boy, Have We Got The Car For You Hey, you! Reader. Do you love how the C6 Corvette drives but can’t get past the fact that it’s not ugly enough? Did you pass on buying a Vaydor because it was too good-looking and not fast enough? Well, wouldn’t you know it, you’re in luck — we have exactly the car you’re looking for. Specifically, it’s a 2008… Read more…

Jalopnik 850 2024-07-03

The Best Corvette Is A Cheap Corvette

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The Best Corvette Is A Cheap Corvette Chevrolet built three incredible generations of its iconic Corvette between 1984 and 2013, called the C4, C5 and C6. If you’re a prospective Corvette buyer, depreciation is your friend. When these cars launched, they were top-of-the-line American sports cars with expensive price tags, but with age they’ve dropped into … Read more…

Jalopnik 884 2024-06-11

C6 Corvette ZR1 Shows We Didn’t Know How Good We Had It

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C6 Corvette ZR1 Shows We Didn’t Know How Good We Had It Does anyone else remember early 2009? Obama was just inaugurated, Circuit City was closing, Bernie Madoff pleaded guilty and I was in the sixth grade looking for my first girlfriend. While all that was happening, though, General Motors was getting ready to launch its masterpiece: the C6 Chevy Corvette ZR1. To me, it… Read more…

Jalopnik 602 2024-05-15

Dealership Drops, Smashes Brand New Corvette Z06 Before Delivery

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Dealership Drops, Smashes Brand New Corvette Z06 Before Delivery These days, car deliveries can be delayed for all kinds of reasons. Maybe your new ride is held up because the ship carrying it bursts into flames, or production of it might be pushed back due to parts shortages. Now, one very unlucky Corvette shopper is looking at lengthy delay for their delivery after their 2023 Z06… Read more…

Jalopnik 1.1k 2023-10-24

2024 Corvette E-Ray: What Do You Want To Know?

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2024 Corvette E-Ray: What Do You Want To Know? Chevrolet was a bit behind the rest of the world in moving its tentpole sports car to a mid-engine platform. Once the Corvette had caught up however, the engineers set their sights on pushing the envelope even farther. Lately, hybrid sports cars have been a bit thin on the ground, limited largely to seven-figure… Read more…

Jalopnik 103 2023-09-30

Lightning Strike Destroys Corvette And Chevrolet Cars At Dealer

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Lightning Strike Destroys Corvette And Chevrolet Cars At Dealer They say that one of the safest places to be during a thunderstorm is inside a car. Apparently, the car’s metallic shell acts as a faraday cage to direct the electricity around you, keeping you safe and secure. But one car that you don’t want to be inside is one that’s parked next to a gas storage tank on a car lot. Read more…

Jalopnik 193 2023-08-16

Chevy Corvette Z06, Ford Ranchero, Honda Silverwing: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

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Chevy Corvette Z06, Ford Ranchero, Honda Silverwing: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online When making this slideshow every week, I’m always trying to find ways to keep it interesting. Themes, bits, anything unique to differentiate one week’s list from the last. I want to give you all a reason to tune in, something beyond my desperate longing for Land Cruisers that I can’t afford. Read more…

Jalopnik 138 2023-07-08