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The Time GM Almost Offered a 454-Powered C4 Corvette

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The Time GM Almost Offered a 454-Powered C4 Corvette

Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson.com


The experimental V12 Falconer C4 Corvette, known as “Conan,” has been having a bit of a moment lately since being highlighted by YouTube channel, Rockstar Rides. The 686 HP monster’s rekindled celebrity is well-deserved, but in the world of hopped-up C4 prototypes, there is another!

[DOWNLOAD] SAE Magazine Offers Special Engineering Edition for the C8 Corvette

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[DOWNLOAD] SAE Magazine Offers Special Engineering Edition for the C8 Corvette


For those of you who love the C8 Corvette and are interested in all the engineering aspects of the car, this special edition of SAE Magazine will be right up your alley.

[VIDEO] Join Restomods.com to Win this 1964 Corvette or Take $50,000 in Cash

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[VIDEO] Join Restomods.com to Win this 1964 Corvette or Take $50,000 in Cash

Photo Credits: Restomods.com


Over the past few months we’ve brought you a number of giveaways where you can win a Corvette with the proceeds going to some great charities. We have another classic Corvette giveaway to bring you today, however, this one is a bit different than what’s been previously shared and we think it’s pretty cool so check it out!

[SPIED] Possible 2022 Corvette Z06 Prototypes Testing in Colorado

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[SPIED] Possible 2022 Corvette Z06 Prototypes Testing in Colorado

File Photo: Brian Willaims (Spiedbilde)


A test fleet of heavily camouflaged C8 Chevy Corvettes was seen leaving the parking lot of a Denver, Colorado hotel this morning, according to a reader that shared a photo of the vehicles with TFLCar.com.

[VIDEO] Introducing Racing Sport Concepts’ Carbon Fiber Front Splitter for the C8 Corvette

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[VIDEO] Racing Sport Concepts New Carbon Fiber Front Splitter for the C8 Corvette

Photo Credit: Racing Sport Concepts


CorvetteBlogger readers can save 15% on these splitters for a limited time. See details below.

When Chevrolet’s designers were creating the mid-engine Corvette, a full complement of aerodynamic accessories were supposed to be available, but a heavy demand early on and the Coronavirus shutdowns have greatly limited the supply, leading Chevy to strip the options from orders. Fortunately, companies like Racing Sport Concepts have come to the rescue with innovative accessories like their C8 front splitter in beautiful Carbon Fiber.

[PICS] The 2020 Bloomington Gold Corvette Show

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[PICS] The 2020 Bloomington Gold Corvette Show

Photo Credit: Steve Burns


The Granddaddy of Corvette shows turned 48 last week in Indianapolis. After a delay of roughly 2.5 months due to the coronavirus, the 2020 Bloomington Gold show was held at the Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indy. This was a year of firsts for Bloomington. It was the first ever Bloomington event to be held at an indoor venue, the first time it was held in September, and the first time they’ve judged restomod Corvettes.

[PICS] 2020 Corvette Stingray on Forgiato Ventoso Custom Wheels

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[PICS] 2020 Corvette Stingray on Forgiato Ventoso Custom Wheels

Photo Credit: 713ab / Instagram


Today I was flipping through Instagram and found this pretty redhead posted by Ashworth Barnes of 713 Motoring in Houston. As today is technically #WheelWednesday, let’s take a closer look at this customized 2020 Corvette.

[PODCAST] Corvette Racing Historian Jan Hyde on the Corvette Today Podcast

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[PODCAST] Corvette Racing Historian Jan Hyde on the Corvette Today Podcast

Photo Credit: Jan Hyde


Racing fans will want to pull up a chair for this next episode of the CORVETTE TODAY Podcast. Host Steve Garrett sits down with Jan Hyde of the Registry of Corvette Race Cars for a fun-filled discussion on Corvette race cars and the drivers and teams that helped lead the way from the early days all the way through today’s factory-backed efforts.

[PICS] Utah Man Strips Down a C4 Corvette for the Ultimate Lightweight Driving Experience

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Photo Credits: Tom Kendrick


Corvette engineers have always had a desire to make Chevy’s sports car as light as possible.

Remember the exotic lightweight balsa wood used in the floor of the C5, for example?

[STOLEN] 1963 Corvette Recovered After Theft from California Auto Shop

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[STOLEN] 1963 Corvette Recovered After Theft from California Auto Shop

Photo Credits: Judith Odbert


Corvettes create a strong emotional bond for their owners, but especially when it’s like the one that belonged to a California woman’s late father.