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[VIDEO] C8 Corvette Takes on a Porsche Cayman S on the Autocross

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[VIDEO] C8 Corvette Takes on a Porsche Cayman S on the Autocross


We’ve shown the new mid-engine Corvette taking on a wide variety of challengers on the dragstrip, but how will the new Stingray fare against competitors on the autocross?

Corvettes for Sale: Survivor 1972 Corvette on Bring A Trailer with Cool Backstory

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Corvettes for Sale: Survivor 1972 Corvette on Bring A Trailer with Cool Backstory


We are always amazed when original, low-mileage classic Corvettes surface for sale and we always wonder why the low miles? Why was it that someone spent their hard-earned dollars to purchase a Corvette and then never drove it? In the case of this 1972 Corvette Stingray Convertible with just under 3300 original miles now offered on Bring A Trailer, we have the answer to that question.

This or That: C4 Corvette ZR-1 vs C5 Corvette Z06

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This or That: C4 Corvette ZR-1 vs C5 Corvette Z06


Previously on This or That: a 1963 Corvette Grand Sport by Superformance edged out an LS3-powered 1965 Restomod. The second straight C2 vs. C2 matchup didn’t disappoint with a close 55/45-split at the polls.

[VIDEO] The Corvette Mechanic Paul Koerner Goes to Work on a Grenaded LT2 Corvette Engine

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[VIDEO] The Corvette Mechanic Paul Koerner Goes to Work on a Grenaded LT2 Corvette Engine


It’s been a little while since we’ve last checked in with The Corvette Mechanic Paul Koerner, a GM World Class Technician for Key Chevrolet in Middletown, CT. One of our recent videos showed Paul as happy as a kid on Christmas as his dealership received the special tools needed to service the C8 Corvette. In these next series of videos, we’ll follow along with Paul as he puts those special tools to use on a C8 Corvette with a blown engine.

[VIDEO] Watch the Yellow 1967 Corvette L88 Sell for $2.65 Million at Mecum’s Glendale Auction

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[VIDEO] Watch the Yellow 1967 Corvette L88 Sell for $2.65 Million at Mecum's Glendale Auction


It was nearly two weeks ago we heard that Mecum had sold the Sunfire Yellow 1967 Corvette L88 for $2.65 million at their Glendale, Arizona auction, and now we finally have the video showing the sale as it happened. Since it’s not all that often that we can actually watch a Corvette selling for millions, here’s your chance!

[PICS] A Closer Look at the C8 Corvette’s Ultra High Security Wheel Locks

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[PICS] A Closer Look at the C8 Corvette's Ultra High Security Wheel Locks

Photo Credit: Mike Furman


One of the worst things that we think could happen to a Corvette owner is coming outside to find your new Corvette balanced on a couple of rocks after thieves made off with your wheels in the dead of night. We’ve documented too many instances of wheel theft from Corvettes over the years, including the time a C8 Corvette prototype had its wheels stolen after the car was left parked on a snow-covered road in suburban Detroit last year.

[VIDEO] Hungarian Speed Shop Mates a 1976 Corvette Body on a C6 Chassis for Stunning Results

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[VIDEO] Hungarian Speed Shop Mates a 1976 Corvette Body on a C6 Chassis for Stunning Results


The brothers behind Hungary’s Hardcore Engine Builders wrapped up what they are calling a C3/C6 Hybrid in 2017. Well, word of their beautiful creation has finally reached Corvette’s homeland, and if you haven’t seen it yet, you are in for a treat!

Corvette Racing Expected to Get a Waiver to Race Current C8.Rs in 2022 IMSA GTD Pro Class

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Corvette Racing Expected to Get a Waiver to Race Current C8.Rs in 2022 IMSA GTD Pro Class

Photo Credits: Richard Prince for Corvette Racing


Corvette Racing will apparently be allowed to compete in the new IMSA GTD Pro category slated to debut in January 2022 at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, according to a report this week by RACER.

[PICS] Kevin Hart Pays $825K for a ‘Mint’ 1959 Corvette Restomod at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

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Kevin Hart Pays $825K for a 1959 Corvette Restomod at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

Photo Credits: Barrett-Jackson.com


The seller of this 1959 restomod Corvette is laughing all the way to the bank, literally.

But it’s comedian Kevin Hart who will have the last laugh after purchasing this high-quality Pro-Touring-style C1 for an astonishing $825,000 (at no reserve, we might add) during last weekend’s < AHREF="https://www.corvetteblogger.com/tag/barrett-jackson/">Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

MotorTrend Says E-Ray Corvette Will Be Quicker than the C8 Z06

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MotorTrend Says E-Ray Corvette Will Be Quicker than the C8 Z06

Photo Credit: MotorTrend


One of the most appealing features of the rumored E-Ray Corvette will be its eAWD system that can apply power to all four wheels of the Corvette instead of the traditional rear-wheel-drive. That change alone has many speculating on just how fast the 0-60 MPH time will be as well as how that will compare to the performance-oriented Z06 model.