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  • Chevrolet Improves the Corvette Stingray Lineup

    Chevrolet and drivers from the Ron Fellows Corvette high-performance driving school demonstrated Stingray models that are all especilly geared with advanced components and numerous fresh parts from a new Z06-based performance lineup. Ron Fellows, the well-known Corvette Racing champion, collaborates with Chevrolet Performance engineers and provides incredible series that has numerous Z06 influences and components. So, let’s check out what is going on here.

    The enhanced performance parts portfolio includes a special Corvette Z06 Level 3 Aero Pack that includes larger end plates and adjustable wickerbill; Corvette Z060 600-Watt Radiator Fan with enhanced cooling capability; Corvette Secondary Radiator Kit what adds cooling features to the manual transmission Corvettes; Corvettte Z06 Grille Kit that is especially designed to deliver maximum airflow to the radiator, intercooler and brake cooling ducts. This all results on a 17-percent increase in the front-end airflow, compared to the grille of Corvette Stingray Z51.

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    But this is not all. The lineup will also be geared with Corvette Z016 Quarter Panel Vents; Corvette Z06 Rear Transmission Oil Cooler for extra cooling capacity; Corvette Z06 Carbon Fiber Torque Tube and Prop Shaft Kit that together reduce a total of 7 kg and include higher-temperature rubber couplers i the prop shaft; Corvette Stingray Heat Shield; Corvette Z06 Prop Shaft Assembly with High-Temp Couplers;Corvette Z06 Carbon Fiber Underbody Braces that are lighter than the aluminum bracers and are direct replacement for the standard braces.

    And yes, there is more! Corvette Z06 Brake Kits are also available, as well as Corvette Stingray Z51 Brake Kit that includes slotted rotors, Z06/Z51 Brake Cooling Kit; Corvette Stingray T1 Suspension for improved track handling; Corvette Stingray Track Day concept.

    And in addition to all the latest performance parts, the Gloss Black concept offers speial air extractor hood with red accents. Furthermore, the Carbon Flash vents also contribute to that distinctive visuals, along with the edge-lit LED turn signals. The inside is outfitted with Competition Sport seats and special inserts on the shifter and the steering wheel.

    2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
    2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
    2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
    2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

    Source: Chevrolet 

  • Chevrolet Z06 Will be Driven By Mark Reuss At the Detroit Grand Prix

    Mark Reuss, the  top product development executive ant General Motors and a motorsport maniac will drive the special Corvette Z06 this weekend for the special Chevrolet Dual in Detroit .

    There will be two races, that will take place May 30-31 with a length of only 2.5 miles with a strat from Chevy’s Detroit headquarters.

    Reuss, who is also a vice president of the Global Product Development and Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, is also a well-known racing fan. He is also a certified pool test driver in North Course of the Nürburgring track in Germany. And furthermore, he is the creator of the GM Performance Division in 2001, when he looked over the GM cars and their production. In fact, he was responsible for the production of Chevrolett SS and Cadillac V-Series models.

    The Corvette Z06, on the other hand, is a similar model to the vehicle, that Jeff Gordon raced in NASCAR last week in Indianapolis 500. The vehicle includes an Arctic White exterior and Adrenaline Red interior, that comes with a special package of graphics and safety strobe lights. The machine produces a total of 650 supercharged hp (477kW) and comes with a seven-speed manual transmission and a special track-capable chassis system.

    2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Indy 500 Pace Car
    2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Indy 500 Pace Car
    2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Indy 500 Pace Car
    2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Indy 500 Pace Car

    Source: Chevrolet