2009 Corvette ZR-1: New Image Gallery Of Mystery Vette

Unless you shut down your desktop computer, threw out your laptop and moved to a remote area in Alaska for the past two days, you couldn’t have missed out on the ZR-1 frenzy that went on during the weekend. To make a long story short, GM rolled out a prototype version of the Corvette at California’s Laguna Seca Raceway and everyone went completely haywire as the vehicle is believed to be the long rumoured ZR-1, previously know as the “Blue Devil”. Today, ALMS (American Le Mans Series) released a new set of images featuring the ZR-1 running around the Californian race circuit. In case you really spent the weekend in Alaska, click here to see the video of the alleged ZR-1. -Image gallery after the jump

Via: Le Blog Auto , Source: ALMS

Video: 2009 Corvette ZR-1 At Laguna Seca

The mystery supped up Corvette prototype that made its way in California for the American Le Mans Series season at Laguna Seca was caught on tape while performing a couple of test laps on the raceway. We’re still in the black when it comes to details but everything seems to be pointing to the long rumoured “Blue Devil” or ZR-1 version of the Vette. (See image here)

2009 Corvette ZR-1 (?) Spotted At Laguna Seca

Others call it the ZR-1, others the Blue Devil, either way, both are referring to a future high-performance version of the Vette. While GM hasn’t confirmed the rumours, they haven’t disproved them either. To make things even more complicated, GM (unofficially) unveiled some sort of prototype Corvette in Monterey, California for the last race of the Amercian Le Mans Series season at Laguna Seca Raceway. The Yellow Corvette did a few laps on the race track before it was loaded into the back of a truck to go home and leave us with more questions than answers…

Via: Jalopnik , Pic source: Corvette Forum

Corvette C4 With Toyota Supra 3.0 Twin-Turbo Engine Transplant!

We’ve no idea what these guys from Kuwait are babbling about in the video but we clearly see the enthusiasm in their faces for successfully (?) transplanting a Toyota 2JZ-GTE engine in a Chevrolet Corvette C4 Convertible. The Kuwaiti engine docs threw out the Vette’s 5.7 V8 powerplant and replaced it with the 4th generation Supra’s twin turbocharged 3.0-litre unit that should produce 320 Hp at 5,600 rpm and 315-ft/lb at 4,000 rpm. What do you think about this engine swap? -Xtra video after the jump

Video: Storm Shatters Carlisle Corvette Show In Pennsylvania

A devastating storm with blowing winds of more than 70 mph struck in the middle of the annual Corvette Show at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Pennsylvania this past weekend (Aug 24-25) leaving five people injured with no fatalities reported. However, the storm did take its toll on several Corvettes which were damaged by falling trees and tent poles. We discovered this video along with numerous photos on the website “cajundude”. Many thanks to Jason Theriot of “cajundude” for allowing us to post both video and images. -Pics after the jump

Via: cajundude

Callaway C16 Speedster: 700Hp & $305,000 Vette Available This Fall

At this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (August 19, 2007) Corvette specialist Callaway will present the third and flagship model in the C16 line-up, the super-sleek C16 Speedster. Equipped with an upgraded version of the 6.2-litre supercharged V8 that we find in the C16 Coupe and Cabrio models delivering 700Hp and 660lb-ft of torque, the Speedster needs a mere 3,2 sec to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) while reaching a top speed in excess of 210 mph (338 km/h). The made-to-order C16 Speedster will be available for purchase this fall with prices kicking off from $305,000 - €221,000. (Top photo edited by Carscoop) -Full press release after the jump

Via: Le Blog Auto , Source: Callaway

CALLAWAY C16 SPEEDSTER SET TO MAKE WORLD DEBUT AT 2007 PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS d'ELEGANCE

Flagship Model in C16 Line Offers High-Speed Motoring in its Purest Form, Features Jet-Fighter Styling, 700HP Hand-Built Powerplant, Unrivaled Exclusivity

OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT (July 23, 2007) – Callaway Cars today announced it will unveil the C16 Speedster, the third and flagship model in the C16 lineup, on the concept lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, August 19, 2007.

The made-to-order C16 Speedster represents a pinnacle in American supercar design. The supercharged and intercooled 700 horsepower Callaway exotic produces class leading power, a topless cockpit with twin wind deflectors and extended headrests, exquisite bodywork and race-inspired chassis tuning. Much like its spiritual predecessors, the 1990 Callaway Speedster and 1998 C12 Speedster, the latest C16 Speedster offers a visceral open air driving experience unlike any other.

"This is Callaway Cars' most exquisite vehicle to date," said company founder Reeves Callaway. "The C16 Speedster marks our 20th anniversary with Corvette and 30th year in business, and having this statement of our passion for the automobile featured on the concept lawn at Pebble Beach is a high water mark for us."

The C16 Speedster was penned and modeled by Paul Deutschman, architect of the "Callaway look" and designer of the original 1990 Callaway Speedster. Every body panel has been redesigned to speak to style and aerodynamics, and a hand-tooled German leather interior adds exclusivity. Door sills, the steering wheel and dash area all carry signature Callaway badging. Each Speedster is tailored to the buyer's specifications, including interior and exterior colors and a personalized build plate.

Underneath the car's stunning bodywork lies the heart of a racecar. The Callaway supercharged, intercooled, 6.2L all-alloy hand-built powerplant produces 700hp and 660lb-ft of torque, propelling the Speedster from 0 to 60 in an estimated 3.2 seconds. Maximum velocity of the C16 Speedster is over 210 mph.

Overall handling and road feel is transmitted by a newly developed Callaway/Eibach Multi-Pro coil-over suspension system. This joint development effort produced an advanced spring/damper system, featuring 10-position compression and rebound adjustability, allowing the driver to customize settings for specific road conditions.

A unique element the Speedster shares with its C16 siblings – Coupe and Cabrio – are Callaway/Dymag Carbon wheels that weigh approximately 40-percent less than the lightest aluminum wheels, significantly reducing unsprung weight for improved acceleration, cornering and braking. These TUV- and DOT-tested wheels feature forged magnesium spiders surrounded by carbon fiber rims and measure 19" x 10" front and 20" x 13" rear. Residing behind the wheels is a Callaway / StopTech brake system, which utilizes 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers gripping 355mm x 32 mm rotors.

The Callaway C16 Speedster will be available for purchase in the Fall of 2007 and starts at $305,000 USD. Speedster No.1 of the series will be delivered to its new owner at Pebble Beach.

The Callaway C16 Speedster is built by Callaway facilities in California, Connecticut, and Germany and is available for purchase exclusively through Callaway Cars' authorized dealer network. Callaway C16 components are also available individually for 2005 - 2007 Corvettes through Callaway authorized retailers and installers.

eBay: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Shooting Brake

Our eBay find of the day takes us to Michigan, USA where we stumbled on a 1968 Corvette Stingray Convertible converted into what the seller describes it as, a Corvette Stingray Station Wagon - we prefer to label it a Shooting Brake (or Break). While the quality of the specific conversion leaves us nonchalant, we dare to say that we actually like the idea of a Vette Shooting Brake and we wouldn’t mind seeing the output of a carefully planned conversion. Anyway, this particular Corvette Stingray could be yours on eBay for $5,999 (€4,300) -Follow the jump for more images

Link: eBay

V7 Super Coupe: Sema Show To Spawn 1000Hp Mid-Engine Corvette Sting Ray

This is exactly why I love the Sema Show; it’s like going to a toyshop for grown kids. I mean, where else would you find a mid-engine car with a Corvette Sting Ray body that’s powered by a twin-turbocharged Chevrolet LS V8 unit delivering a whopping 1000Hp? Thanks to our blog-pals at Jalopnik we not only have the info but we also have the first images of the V7 Super Coupe that’s being readied by American Super Car for this year’s Sema Show in Las Vegas. Can’t wait to see how this monster comes out. -Continued after the jump

Via: Jalopnik

Civette: Honda Civic With A Corvette LS1 Drivetrain!

Insane; crazy; audacious; hazardous; call it whatever you want but we’re totally sucked into this conversion that concerns squeezing a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette drivetrain into a… 1996 Honda Civic hatchback! To make a long story short, in order to get his mind off his divorce, this guy decided to spend some time on two written off vehicles that were laying around his garage. Like a modern King Solomon, he decided to cut his babies into two and make something never before seen: a rear-wheel drive Honda Civette V8 LS1. Even though the task seems impossible, he’s determined to complete it without spending a buck.

Undeniably, the most intriguing part of the conversion is the engine that has to be fitted far back. The controversial owner says he used the entire Corvette drivetrain -front suspension, steering, rear suspension minus the subframe. What tops it all is the fact that he’s trying to fit several elements from the Vette’s interior into the Civic’s cabin! Utterly crazy and we love it. We’ll return on this unique project as soon as its finished. Follow the jump for more pictures.

Thanks for the tip Billy!

Via: LS1Tech