• Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette – American sports car, the Chevrolet brand produced by General Motors from 30 June 1953. Each successive generation is marked with the letter "C", for example, the fourth generation model is called "C4". Starting in 2013, produced a seventh generation vehicle (C7).

Corvette is responsible for the rise of Harley Earl, a lover of sports cars. Watching soldiers returning home after World War II Jaguars or Alfach Romeo came up with the idea of ​​a Corvette. Corvette came up with the name Myron Scott, inspired by the name of the small vessels fregatowych, which could particularly fast maneuver. Corvette originally produced in Michigan, as well as in Missouri, but from the third generation (C3) are manufactured in Bowling Green w Kentucky.

Chevrolet Corvette C1 is the first time in 1953 as a double convertible and roadster properly. Body made of plastic material deposited on a steel frame.

Initially served to drive the vehicle engine capacity about 3860 cm ³ and 150hp, 195hp later. In 1956, for the first time presented a model of przestylizowanym body. A characteristic feature was rounded crease behind the front wheel arches. The first time you could order a hardtop version (called: a rigid roof). There are also eight-cylinder engines V8 with 265, and a year later he was 283hp, obtained from the engine equipped with a injection capacity of about 4640 cm ³. In 1958, he introduced a model with dual headlights in the front. In the years 1958-1960 were offered the above. engine cylinder capacity designated 235, in different power from 230 to 315hp. In 1962 he presented the motor 327 (~ 5360 cm ³) with a maximum power of 360hp.

In the nine years of production produced 69 015 copies Corvette C1.

Chevrolet Corvette C2 was unveiled in 1962. For the first time with the new generation appeared Version: Corvette Sting Ray. Modified frame to make it lighter, front suspension, but above all completely changed body, which had resemble a shark. Of the two versions, convertible and fastback coupé, this second arouses the most interest, and is also one of the most sought after models in the history of the Corvette model. The reason is the panoramic rear window and basically two windows separated by a central pillar, through which the crease, reaching along the whole car, imitating the backbone of "the beast". For safety reasons, the company was ordered to resign from the post and the model for the year 1964 has been a single panoramic glass without the characteristic post.

Was used to drive the motor 327 V8 with 365hp. In 1966, the 427 engine was used, from the series called big-block, with power 425-435hp.

The cut… within five years of production produced 117 964 copies of the vehicle.

Chevrolet Corvette C3 appeared in 1967. In the first season it was not marked in any way, but already in 1969, returned to the name Stingray, but now written together. The basis was a stylistic prototype Mako Shark II. The base engine was a 327 drive V8 with 350hp. In 1970, the Act came into force on clean air, imposing manufacturers reduce harmful emissions. In this way, over two decades finished the race power. Then the oil crisis caused a decrease in applied power engines, which dropped to 180hp L48 V8 engine in the years 1976-1979. Again, for safety reasons in 1975 completed the production of the roadster. In 1978 there was the first major facelift. Instead of a vertical rear window sheltered sides of the pillars, a large panoramic window.

The cut… over 14 years of production produced 741 pieces 542A of the vehicle.

In 1984, a new model of the design corresponding to the contemporary trends. The drive was the L83 engine with power of 200 – 250hp in the first year of production and L98 in the years 1985-1991. In 1987 to offer returns convertible. But the only version Corvette ZR1 presented in 1989 reminded the world that it is a sports car. Motorised denoted LT5 V8 with a capacity of 5740 cm ³ capacity reached 367, 385 and 405hp.

Over 12 years of production produced 366 227 cars.

The fifth generation saw the light of day in 1996. The design of the body of plastics, based on a hydroformed box frame is much lighter than the preceding and transaxle system by placing the transmission in the rear axle between the wheels, results in favorable weight distribution between the axles. The drive was a LS1 V8 engine with a capacity of 5665cc and a power of 345 and 350hp. In 2001 appeared the successor version of the ZR1, the Z06 model. To drive unit used LS6 power of 385hp and a year later 405hp, combined with a six-speed manual gearbox. Top speed is 274km/h

Over 8 years of production produced 247 715 units of the vehicle. In 1998, the car won the title of North American Car of the Year.

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In 2005 he started sixth generation of sales. In constructing this model focuses on improving the handling characteristics, adjusting the car to a more comfortable everyday use. Transaxle layout remained, but this time the gearbox transmits power to the wheels 400hp produced by LS2 V8 engine with a capacity of 5970 cm ³. For the first time also, since 1962, was used in this model, solid, non-retractable headlights. The entire silhouette makes impression of a short, compact and very fast.

Since 2006 model Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 LS7 silnikiem of the pojemność 7011 cm ³ i mocy 512 KM. Since 2009 model Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 silnikiem of the pojemność 6162 cm ³ LS9 and mocy 647 KM. Sprint to 100km/h 3,2 s wynosi czyli szybciej which Ferrari GTO, and to 200km/h 10,9 s wynosi PrÄ™dkość maksymalna to 330km/h

The cut… within 9 years of production produced 215 123 copies C6.

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January 13, 2013 was presented the new model Corvette. For the first time since 1976, the inscription on the car zawidniaÅ‚ stingray. Auto has a new LT1 V8 engine with a capacity of 6.2 liters. In a normal configuration, this unit generates 461hp accurately and 624 Nm of torque. The offer of additional equipment will also find a special exhaust system, which is able to raise the power to 466hp and torque of 630 Nm to. For sale come in August 2013. Due to the fact that in 2013 the 60th anniversary of the Corvette manufacturer decided to introduce to offer a special edition called Premiere Edition. Novelty was presented at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Auto based on trim 3LT coupe variant and also gets among other things, a special lacquer Laguna Blue Metallic and carbon fiber roof. In addition to the mask appeared belt of the same material and chrome rims with cap "Stingray". In 2013, there was some version of "combo". This variant is converted Corvette by Callaway with the ability to undo the changes. The additive of carbon fiber costs $ 15,000, while painting them the color matching is $ 1500 extra. Change what the truth is a little – extended roof, side windows added, modified tailgate – but the car takes through the completely different character. During the Detroit Motor Show 2014 presented a model Z06. Minor changes were the appearance of the body. Added front splitter, changed grill and a rear spoiler. Power mechanically supercharged V8 engine with a capacity of LT4 6162 cm ³ is 625hp. This is the second in terms of power Corvette in history. For the transfer of power corresponds to a 7-speed automatic transmission. Option to purchase a Z07 option. Chevrolet is going to ‡ car to enter production at the start… early 2015 years.

Chevrolet Corvette award was presented by the filmmakers in their films. The vehicle could be seen, among others, in films: "Rush Hour" (1998), "Cars 2" (2011), "Corvette Summer" (1978), "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" (2009), "Route 66" (1960-1964).

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