Kerbeck's Dave Salvatore posted on the Kerbeck Corvette blog a side by side comparison of a 2009 Blade Silver Metallic Corvette Z06 (right) next to a 2008 Machine Silver Corvette (left). The side by side gives us the best look yet at the new color and how it compares to last year's popular Machine Silver.

Silver is one of those colors that can appear to possess different shades and variations based on the lighting. Without the two cars being next to each other, its very hard to differentiate between the two colors. Put 'em side by side however and you can see the difference immediately: The 2009 Corvette's Blade Silver Metallic is definitely a lighter shade of silver than Machine Silver.

The new Blade Silver Metallic Corvette color, RPO code 17U replaces the popular Machine Silver which was offered on Corvettes from 2004-2008. Machine Silver usually ranked in the top of Corvette colors produced during its five year run and the new Blade Silver Metallic should continue that trend as well.

Source:
Kerbeck's Corvette Blog

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