Unlike today’s Corvette Racing Team’s massive year-around, non-stop R&D program, the Sebring cars were prepared in just a few weeks and were being worked on around the clock. But all things considered, it was a valiant effort that paid off. Here’s a list of the modifications made to the Corvettes. This is why I say, these were no ordinary Corvettes and by 1956 standards, these cars were very advanced.
The Chevrolet-backed Corvette Racing Team starts its 20th racing season this month and has consistently raced longer than any other team in IMSA history. But...
General Motors had a mandatory, “retirement at 65” policy, so as Corvette Chief Engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov was nearing retirement in January 1975 the big question was who would be chosen to fill Zora’s big shoes. Duntov was not consulted about his replacement and McLellan would not have been his choice, but Dave was definitely the man for the job. McLellan was an Alfred P. Slone Fellow with a degree in engineering and management. The ‘70s was not a fun time and there were serious issues to be dealt with besides horsepower, racing, and mid-engine designs. There were emissions and quality control issues, as well as the implantation of a new assembly plant and an all-new Corvette to be designed and developed.
When Chevrolet pulled the cover off the 1987 C4 Corvette on October 9, 1986, it wasn’t a radical redesign—but it didn’t need to be. Instead, the C4 continued to evolve with more power, improved drivability, and the kind of real-world performance that everyday enthusiasts could actually enjoy. With the L98 small-block now producing 240 horsepower and delivering strong mid-range torque, the 1987 Corvette proved that refinement—not reinvention—was the key to making America’s sports car better year after year.
1992 Sting Ray III, Another Corvette Movie Star Dateline: 10.8.14 – Yesterday we told you about the debut of the 1960 TV series, Route 66....
When Route 66 premiered on October 7, 1960, the Corvette wasn’t just transportation — it was a symbol of freedom, adventure, and American youth culture. Explore how the C1 became one of television’s most iconic cars.
Thirty-six years ago today Chevrolet released the new 1978 Corvette. Chevy’s sports car was selling well considering the times. Muscle cars were all but dead, gas prices were up to around 75-cents-a-gallon (GOSH!), and the economy was in a slump. However, the Corvette was getting a little stale-looking, so when the ’78 model was released, it was a “WOW!”
On October 5, 1965, Chevrolet unveiled the running Mako Shark II to the automotive press — and the reaction was pure amazement. This dramatic concept, blending experimental engineering with unforgettable styling, offered a powerful preview of Corvette’s future design direction and cemented the Mako Shark II as one of the most influential dream cars in Corvette history.
