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Help Benefit Kids Wish Network & Enter to Win TWO 'Vettes!
However, with such a huge demand for this program, KWN needs your help! I encourage you to donate - not only will your donation help children nationwide but it will also enter you to win TWO Corvettes. 2009 Hero Edition Corvette ZR11967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Enter to win now by sim...
Tuesday, Nov 17
Red Tag Sale on 2009 Corvettes
The time has come to save really big on the 2009 Corvette! Buyers of in-stock 2010 Corvettes also qualify for the $500 Bonus Cash alternative, and in some cases, the $1000 Old Invoice Bonus Cash. 0% Financing is not available on the 2010 model.
Monday, Nov 16
Are Our National Museums Worthy of Economic Stimulus Money?
Others feel that our national museums enrich our communities and give our future generations an abundance of knowledge, history and culture. They also help to improve tourism, which grows local economies. We love our Corvette Museum, don't get us wrong... but should public money be used to...
Sunday, Nov 15
The Grand Sport 2010 Explained
If you prefer to take on the manual coupe, the vehicle’s features include a rear-mounted battery, a dry-sump oil system, differential cooler and a launch-control program to improve acceleration. General Motors promises to manufacture as many as possible to keep up with the consumer de...
Friday, Nov 13
AutoWeek Sources Say Mid-Engined C7 is Dead
According to well-placed sources, a Corvette with a mid-engined layout was well into development in 2008, until the global financial meltdown cut off funding sources. Then, General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson proclaimed in May that the Corvette was paying it's own way, and that the C7...
Corvette Criticism
“Sure it performs incredibly well, but the Corvette as a relevant performance car has lots its way. Instead of being the everyman, all-American supercar it once was, the Vette has become too expensive, too extreme and too cheesy.” “Come on GM, give us a Corvette we the people want today, not...
Wednesday, Nov 11
The Dueling Duo: Corvette Grand Sport vs BMW M3
1. Both share V8 engines that output over 400 horsepower. 2. Both have rear-wheel drive to support with acceleration performance. 3. Both cost nearly the same in price. (M3 - $59,975; Grand Sport - $55,720) Acceleration (sec) BMW M3 Corvette Grand Sport
Tuesday, Nov 10
Can't Live Without Your 'Vette... (Part II)
So naturally, in remembrance of Donna’s great achievement, the family utilized a 1979 pink Corvette to prop her body up in during her funeral home visitation hours. Growing trend? No. Taking Corvette-love to the next level? Heck yes. Nevertheless, this too will be sure to turn heads!
Monday, Nov 9
Can't Live Without Your Corvette?
That’s what one deceased Corvette lover’s family did after their loved one’s passing. Trust me. Just drive through this particular Brookville, Indiana graveyard. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to see a marble-etched image of a 2007 Indy 500 Corvette C6 Convertible on the tombstone.
Friday, Nov 6
Amphibious Vehicle with a Rear-Vette?
Each Python is hand-built one at a time. To order, you must first join the waiting list and drop $5,000 for a deposit…. But that’s hardly damage when the chassis alone costs $170,000. The Python can reach up to $200,000 depending entirely on the choice of Corvette engine!
An Impressive Sight
Entire carbon fiber bodyHRE CF40 carbon-fiber wheelsMichelin Pilot Sport PS2 tiresLingenfelter Performance twin-turbo LS7 engineCorsa exhaust system with specialize tipsCustom headlight/front splitter/mirrorsSpinneybeck hand-tipped leather interiorBASF’s customized...
Wednesday, Nov 4
November Corvette Incentives
Now that we have a new month, we wanted to update all of our readers on November's Corvette incentives from GM. Not much has changed, but we'll break down everything for you here. 2010 Corvettes 500 discount if you waive GM's 60 day Satisfaction Guaranteed program 2008 Corvettes
Tuesday, Nov 3
Nine Corvettes featured in Gran Turismo for PSP
1. Chevrolet Corvette C5-R '00 2. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible '54 3. Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C2) '63 4. Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport '96 6. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Race Car '63 7. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 '00 8. Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 '90 9. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 '09
Thursday, Oct 1
October Corvette Incentives & Rebates
For those remaining, customers will receive $6,000 in Final Pay Dealer Cash. The GM Employee discount can no longer be used on the 2008 Corvette models OR0% Financing for up to 60 months or 3.9% Financing for up to 72 months (with approved credit) 2009 Corvettes (not ZR1)
Friday, Sep 25
Geiger Modifies the ZR1
Geiger started by upgrading the vehicle’s interior powerhouse. After adding an additional 63 horsepower, the vehicle is able to output an overwhelming 710 horsepower! Torque increased from 607 to 677 ft-lbs. These minor bumps in numbers allow this GTS to reach 100 km/h at 3.6 seconds, reg...
Thursday, Sep 24
Corvette Grand Sport... BEST Car But Lacks Celebrity Approval
So, let’s say if Lindsay Lohan were to purchase a Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport – I, among others, would be more inclined to be like her and purchase the very same vehicle. What do you think this is the lingering reason why celebrities wouldn’t normally purchase a Corvette Grand Sport?
Wednesday, Sep 23
2009 Corvette Deals: They Won't Get Any Better!
We've had some overwhelming interest in the current programs and incentives through General Motors! Thanks again for all of our readers that have called and emailed us. That said, we still have a few 2009 Corvettes remaining in inventory, all with some incredible and exclusive discoun...
Tuesday, Sep 22
You Be The Judge
2. Ford Flex 3. BMW X5 M 4. Rolls-Royce Ghost 5. Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid 6. Fisker Karma 7. Porsche Panamera 8. BMW 5 Series GT 9. Chevrolet Volt 10. Audi R8 Spyder Quattro Now, this list makes more sense to me, though we are a bit confused on why the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 didn’t make the cut…
Monday, Sep 14
GM's May The Best Car Win Campaign
What this means is that if you take delivery of a new Chevy (say a Corvette for example), you keep it for 30 days and if you don't like it, you have between 31 and 60 days to return it to the dealership you purchased it from. Chevy (and us) are confident you're going to love the new GM car you choose...
2010 Corvette Grand Sport LS3 Dry Sump Lubrication System Video
We came across this great video featuring John Rydzewski, the Assistant Chief Engineer for Small-Block Passenger Car Engines at GM showing off the 2010 Grand Sport LS3 Dry Sump Lubrication System. We have been fielding a lot of calls and emails from our readers about the engine, how i...
Friday, Sep 11
Remembering September 11th
The Amarillo Area Corvette Club is honoring heroes in their community by visiting each fire station, police station and Veterans Hospital in Amarillo with their "American Freedom Corvette Rally". If you're in or around Amarillo, they'd love to see you at Westgate Chevrolet today betw...
Thursday, Sep 10
Denver Crash Reminds Us... Careful Driving Comes First
Last night in Denver Colorado, there was a terrible crash involving a Chevrolet Corvette. Several lanes of the SB Interstate 25 were closed as police tried to figure out what made the Corvette slam into the underpass at Downing Street.
Wednesday, Sep 9
0% Financing Announced on 2009 Corvettes
6,000 Customer Cash OR0% Financing for up to 60 months or 3.9% Financing for 72 months (with approved credit) As a reminder, at CorvetteBlog and George Matick Chevrolet, we are offering you the GM Employee Discount Price on all in-stock 2009 Corvettes! Call or email us for more info...
Tuesday, Sep 8
2009 Corvette Lease for Under $500/Month
A new 2009 Chevrolet Corvette lease can now be had for only $490/month (plus tax, and for qualified buyers). Great Corvette lease deals are back! The pictured Jetstream Blue Metallic 2009 1LT Coupe, with 6 Speed Paddle Shift Automatic Transmission, has an MSRP of $49,895. You can buy i...
Tuesday, Sep 1
September Corvette Incentives & Rebates
2009 Corvettes (excluding ZR1) 4,000 Customer Cash OR1.9% Financing for up to 60 months or 3.9% Financing for 72 months (with approved credit) 2010 Corvettes (excluding ZR1) No rebates or incentives available. 2008 Corvettes
Monday, Aug 31
Save Nearly $7,500 on this 2009 Corvette Coupe!
We are offering some incredible savings on our remaining 2009 Corvette inventory. Here's one example of the discounts you can get on a new 2009 Corvette Coupe. More Pictures after the jump. This Corvette special will not last long!
Friday, Aug 28
Win a Collector's Corvette Grand Sport
With a six speed manual transmission, the vehicle also comes equipped with dual mode exhaust as well as a ZR1 rear spoiler. “You can summarize the car this way,” Tadge Juechter, Chief Engineer of the Corvette said, “Zero to sixty in four seconds; 26 miles a gallon.”
Wednesday, Aug 26
Corvette C6.R Debuts in GT2 Class
Corvette has always participated in the American Le Mans Racing Series within the GT1 class. However, the first of this month debuted the Corvette C6.R into the GT2 class in the Mid-Ohio race. You make us proud, Corvette Racing! Corvette Racing ]
Monday, Aug 24
Motor Trend's Best Driver's Car Top 10
10 Chevy Camaro SS#09 BMW 135i#08 Jaguar XFR#07 Nissan 370Z Nismo#06 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1#05 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500#04 Cadillac CTS-V#03 Mazda MX-5 Miata#02 Audi R8#01 Porsche Cayman S What are they thinking? Do YOU agree with this top 10? We would like to hear your opinion. Blog w...
Thursday, Aug 20
2009 GT1 Corvette Coupe - Employee Price to All!
CorvetteBlog is proud to offer this amazing discount. For a limited time, you can get a brand new, never driven, 2009 Corvette Coupe GT1 Championship Edition for the GM Employee Price, over $8,000 off! This particular Corvette comes with the following options:
Tuesday, Aug 4
Corvettes Visit Yuma Test Track
General Motor’s new test track, located in Yuma, Arizona, held its grand opening on Wednesday, July 22. To celebrate, the Arizona Corvette Enthusiasts car club brought an array of Corvettes to initiate the track’s grand opening. We heard about the grand opening and suggested we get our Co...
Friday, Jul 24
2010 Corvette Order Available
Great news! We have just received an additional 2010 Corvette Order allocation today. That means that if you are interested in custom ordering your 2010 Corvette, Grand Sport or Z06, we can give you the service you deserve at a discounted price. Our 2010 Corvette orders will be priced wi...
Thursday, Jul 23
Weekly Corvette Ordering Constraints
2010 Corvette Z06: There is only 1 constraint to report. 70U Torch Red is being ramped up, again, only 20% of orders available nationally to choose Torch Red. 2010 Corvette ZR1: There are 3 color constraints to report. First, the same 70U Torch Red constraint of only 20% nationally avai...
Tuesday, Jul 21
Corvette Plant Gets New Schedule
Corvette’s Bowling Green Assembly Plant recently announced a new schedule of production hours, effective July 20th. Instead of a normal 8-hour, 5 days per week, operation hours will be reduced to 10-hour days, 4 days per week. To further control production numbers of Corvettes, the plan...
2010 Corvette Pricing
2010 Corvette Coupe: $49,880 2010 Corvette Convertible: $54,530 2010 Corvette Grand Sport Coupe: $55,720 2010 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible: $59,530 2010 Corvette Z06: $75,235 2010 Corvette ZR1: $107,830 Trim Level Prices Corvette Option Pricing
Monday, Jul 20
Current Corvette Incentives & Discounts
GM's Open House promotion gives everyone the GM Supplier Discount pricingIf you qualify for the GM Employee Discount (GMS), you are eligible for $500 offIf you have a Nissan or Infinity in the household (2000 or newer), you are eligible for $1,500 offIf the Corvette you're intereste...
Strategic Vision's 2009 Best Sports Car = Corvette!
Strategic Vision’s 2009 Total Quality Awards has named Chevrolet Corvette Coupe as best Sports Car. The reigning title is no surprise to Corvette after having received the same honorable title recently by JD Powers & Associates. Nissan Maxima Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Saturday, Jul 18
Looks Can Be Deceiving... Even On a Corvette
600 horsepower 535 lb.-ft. torque 6 pounds of boost 3.0-liter displacement The price? You may ask… only $8,500. Not bad! And even though you can’t see this monster lurking underneath the hood, just a slight touch of the gas pedal will tell a different story. So watch out!
Celebrating Corvette's History
Engine: And lastly, but most importantly, the engine was an inline six-cylinder engine that featured dual, side-draft carburetors. It wasn’t until 1955 that the small-block V8 engine was introduced that really transformed Corvette into a performance vehicle.
Thursday, Jul 16
Art Van Celebrates 50th Anniversary with a Corvette Give Away
Art Van’s partnership with the 50-year old Corvette give-away symbolizes the remarkable transition and perseverance each of these legendary companies has endured over the years. “Both Art Van and the Chevrolet Corvette have stood the test of time to become symbols of Michigan pride,”...
Monday, Jul 13
2009 National Corvette Homecoming This Week
Amazing Joe Pruitt wants everyone to know that this is the weekend. The 2009 edition of the National Corvette Homecoming occurs in Bowling Green, Kentucky this weekend. What could be more fun than a weekend with tons of Corvette fans in the same city as the new and improved National Corvet...
Tuesday, Jul 7
2009 Corvette ZR1 Clutch Issue Found
Certain 2009 model year Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicles may have a condition in which the clutch damper spring may fracture. If this were to occur, the driver may or may not notice gear rattle and/or the transmission may be hard to shift. If the vehicle is driven with a fractured clutch dam...
Saturday, Jul 4
First to Cross Mile Mark...
We can't think of a better way to celebrate Independence Day than with a fun Corvette video. The 2009 Corvette ZR1 has a tradition of blowing away all competition on wheels. So, Motortrend decided to arrange a more interesting battle…. VS. Motor Trend Video ]
Friday, Jul 3
Introducing STS ZR7 Corvette
This name was not only chosen as a close replication to the competition, but also to symbolize the vehicle’s features. ‘Z’ for the history of high-performance GM vehicles, ‘R’ for the racing suspension and power delivery, ‘7’ for the vehicle’s 700+ horsepower status. Vette ]
Tuesday, Jun 30
Corvette Plant Gets Bronze Honor for Quality
In fact, the GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant received its very own Bronze Award honors for its quality inspection. The assembly plant ranked 5th place internationally for overall vehicle quality! This Corvette and Cadillac XLR plant only averaged 43 vehicle issues out of every 100 vehi...
Monday, Jun 29
Corvette Racing Changes Directions
GM road-racing boss, Steve Wesoloski, comments on the lost Evo class. "I'm not giving up," Wesoloski said. "Overall [race] wins are still my target." He continues to inform that Le Mans organizations are working with GM, Porsche, Aston Martin and Ferrari to produce a class that allows all f...
Friday, Jun 26
NHTSA Investigating Corvettes
Specific to the Corvette investigation, they are looking at about 48,000 Vettes from 2005 and 2006 model years. Some owners had claimed that the stability control system malfunctioned causing a sudden and inappropriate braking action without illumination of the brake lights, causi...
Jake: A Brief History
2004 proved to be a very good year for Corvette Racing after having dominated competition within 24 Hours of Le Mans, 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, and at multiple ALMS championships. That same year, the racing team began using a skull logo and the motto, “Take No Prisoners”, to c...
Thursday, Jun 25
Corvette Dominates Le Mans 24 GT1 Class... Again
In second place was the white #73 Corvette. And, third place went to an Aston Martin DBR9. Had the black #64 Corvette not pulled out three hours prior to the end due to transmission trouble, the race would have marked a Corvette Racing sweep… But hey, there’s always next year! Vette ]
Monday, Jun 22
Corvette C6 Fuel Economy Test
Owning a vehicle with a V8 engine means heavy fuel costs, right? Well, Popular Mechanics proved this false after testing a Corvette C6’s fuel economy, and discovering Corvettes “most amazing talent… its astonishing fuel economy”.
Corvette Builds 1,500,000th
General Motor’s Bowling Green Assembly Plant produced its 1,500,000th Corvette on May 28, 2009. The special announcement was made at a Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association June meeting. Do you predict Chevrolet will make it to producing Corvette No. 2,000,000? We can only hope!
Friday, Jun 19
Yet Another Corvette ZR1 Delivered
We recently had yet another 2009 Corvette ZR1 delivered to one of our own CorvetteBlog readers. All of us at CorvetteBlog and George Matick Chevrolet are so proud to be part of your day and honored that you come back again and again to find out the latest on everything Corvette from us!
Wednesday, Jun 17
What American Car Could You Not Live Without?
1. Chevrolet Corvette 2. Ford Mustang 3. Dodge Challenger 4. Chevrolet Camaro 5. Ford F-150 6. Cadillac CTS 7. Saturn Sky 8. Hummer 9. Dodge Ram 10. Chrysler 300 Once again, Chevrolet Corvette dominates the competition. Surprised? We want to hear from you. How would you rank your top 10?
Wednesday, Apr 22
Customer Satisfaction Program Announced
This morning Chevrolet announced a Customer Satisfaction Program for some 2008 and 2009 Corvette Convertibles. This is a program similar to a recall but not as formal. If you're having the problem, and have a vehicle that qualifies, you can have the repair done at no cost by installing a n...
Wednesday, Apr 15
Blowout Deal of the Week: 2008 Corvette Coupe
CC3 Removable Transparent Roof PanelFE9 Federal EmissionsF55 Magnetic Selective Ride ControlLS3 6.2 Liter 436 HP EngineMX0 6 speed Automatic Transmission with paddle shiftNPP Dual Mode ExhaustQX3 Chrome Aluminum Wheels This discounted pricing is available this mont...
Thursday, Mar 12
2010 Corvette Facts
The 2010 Corvette will be another C6, with likely the same four models to be offered: Coupe, Convertible, Z06, and ZR1. Also keep in mind, though, that Vette, "America's Favorite Corvette Magazine," stated in a blog back on January 21, that "industry sources" were indicating that Ch...
Thursday, Jan 15
Critic Comments on ZR1
Blogging online allows for opinions to be heard on a broad scale, from the good, the bad, and from the ugly. The Corvette ZR1 is often glorified on this site, being that it is a Chevrolet Corvette dealership blog site! However, the ZR1 recently heard the wrath of a Motor Trend blogger, Arth...
Tuesday, Jan 6
GM Card "Top Off" Incentive Program
Just Announced! Great news for Corvette buyers that have a GM Card. Between January 6th and February 2nd, 2009, many of you have been selected to receive a direct mail piece that offers a special Bonus Earnings "Top-Off" Offer good towards the purchase or lease of an eligible vehicle (...
