2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 755HP + Big Wing = 210 MPH Chevrolet has once again raised the already high bar with the introduction of the 2019 Corvette ZR1. Learning from issues on the previous year C7’s it looks as though they have solved the problems with a completely redesigned front facia and cooling system. …
Late Model GM Manual Transmission Gear Ratio Chart T-56 Six-Speed (Corvette) Type First Gear Second Gear Third Gear Fourth Gear Fifth Gear Sixth Gear 1997-2007 Corvette (base) 2.66 1.78 1.30 1.00 0.74 0.50 2001-07 Corvette Z06 2.97 2.07 1.43 1.00 0.84 0.56 ZF Six-Speed Type First Gear Second Gear Third Gear Fourth Gear Fifth Gear …
The GEN 5 LT1 and LT4 engines are equipped with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) controlled by a cam phaser. A cam phaser is a computer-controlled cam gear that optimizes camshaft timing based on load and engine RPM. Engine oil is fed to the phaser through a computer-controlled solenoid into the control chambers. This technology was …
The past three generations of Corvettes have used a one-piece driveshaft ran through a torque tube. This has enabled engineers to design a more evenly balanced vehicle by moving the engine and transmission to the rear. The shaft is held in place at each end with large bearings and rubber couplers. Over time these rubber …
The C7 Corvette in undoubtedly one the best values for both performance and handing. From the base Stingray all the way up to the most powerful Z06, it is evenly balanced and handles great on the track. In stock form there is decent amount of wheel gap between the top of the tire to the …
The latest talk in the Corvette world is the rumor of the ZR1 and a dual overhead cam V8. Some high-resolution pictures have surfaced this week that show the ZR1 is in late development and may be coming soon. Photos and video have been taken on a prototype testing at the Nürburgring. Several obvious changes …
