MONTEREY, Calif. – The newly paved racetrack at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca was a perfect match for the new Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller, which earned its first pole position with their Z06 GT3.R model, a brand new factory-built Corvette race car that debuted this season at the Rolex24 in Daytona, Florida. Nicky Catsburg, one of the drivers of the No. 4 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R, won the Motul Pole Award in Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO) with his record-setting lap of 1 minute, 19.727 seconds (101.054 mph). Catsburg was followed by Antonio Garcia in the team’s sister car, t ..read more

The 1961 Corvette marked the end of an era for the first generation. Chrome took a backseat, with a sleek mesh grille replacing the old vertical chrome bars. The rear end received a fresh look, inspired by Bill Mitchell’s 1958 XP-700 show car. This sharp-edged design foreshadowed the iconic twin taillights and slim bumpers that would debut on the revolutionary 1963 Sting Ray. Power also got a boost in 1961. Borrowing from the previous year’s experimental racing parts, the Corvette received high-flow cylinder heads. This bumped peak output to an impressive 315 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 295 l ..read more

Let’s see which car reigns supreme in a quarter-mile drag race: the iconic American sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette C8, or the legendary Japanese powerhouse, the Nissan GT-R R35. Packing a naturally-aspirated 6.2L V8 engine churning out 490 horsepower and 630 lb-ft of torque, this lightweight beast (around 1.5 tons) boasts an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. It rockets from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 2.9 seconds with launch control. The Nissan GT-R R35, on the other hand, packs a 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine, unleashing 578 horsepower and 632 lb-f ..read more

With summer right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to check out some driving experiences this year. If you already own a Corvette, you know first hand the allure and performance that makes ths car an America icon and one of the most revered sports car. Whether it’s navigating a racetrack or cruising down scenic highways, the Corvette delivers an unmatched driving symphony of power and agility. We’ve got a list of driving experiences that are suitable for both novice and experienced motorsports enthusiasts. Check out our list below! NCM Motorsports Park The NCM Motorsports Park, locate ..read more

Welcome to this week’s installment of CorvSport’s unique (and exclusive) series, where we analyze the Corvette wholesale market bi-monthly to help our faithful readers gain negotiating leverage while shopping. While not an exhaustive list, each episode will give insights into market trends for the Corvette shopper (and curious enthusiasts who like to follow the market). Our analysis will also include historical wholesale averages, along with the Cox Automotive estimated retail values. We also track the sales ratios for each bi-monthly report, which are included in our summary section below. Th ..read more

Parker Nirenstein from Vehicle Virgins YouTube channel  is back, and this time he’s got a special guest, Edward Xu, the host of EddieX YouTube channel to give us a closer look and invaluable firsthand insights at the new 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The Z06 boasts a monstrous 670-horsepower LT6 flat-plane crank V8 engine, launching the car from 0 to 60 mph in a blistering 2.6 seconds. This translates to awe-inspiring performance, but what truly sets the Z06 apart is its price tag. Starting at $147,800, it delivers supercar muscle without the supercar price burden. So, is the Z06 an overhy ..read more

The 2019 Corvette ZR1 marked the swan song for the front-engine, rear-wheel drive C7 generation, and it did so in style. This ultimate performance machine was the closest thing to a street-legal Corvette racing car. Under the hood lies a monstrous 6.2L supercharged LT5 V-8 engine churning out a staggering 755 horsepower. Mated to an 8-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission, this ZR1 rockets from 0 to 60 mph in a mind-bending 2.85 seconds and reaches a top speed of 212 mph, making it one of the fastest rear-wheel drive sports cars of its era. The ZR1 wasn’t just about raw power. Its race-d ..read more

In today’s “what’s the next new shiny object” world, finding an enthusiast committed to the Corvette they currently have is getting harder. This is especially prevalent with the remarkable eighth-generation Corvette, as I usually can’t go a week without seeing at least one enthusiast on social media who has already flipped their C8 for the next best shiny object. No such temptations were acted on by the owner of this Custom 1954 C1, who has been devoted to his second-year Corvette since 1959! We recently showed you this 1954 Custom Roadster in our bi-weekly “Corvette Listings We Love” series ..read more

It’s been a little under a month now since Chevrolet teased the existence of the C8 ZR1, releasing just the badge that will be placed on the outside of the engine air scoops. While the actual reveal is expected to be coming either this month or in June, a lot of rumors, “leaks,” and a few confirmed specifications have appeared out there. Sifting through the pile and picking up on the repeated “specs” that have been passed around, we’re going to make some educated guesses about what the ZR1 will actually be like. What We Know, Or Think We Know, About the C8 ZR1 First off, the more or less confi ..read more

In today’s action-packed special ZR1 news edition, we’ll revisit the 2025 vs 2026 model year debate that was finally put to rest, show you the newest video of ZR1s idling that spawned more engine debates, highlight some of the newest spy photos, then finish up with a full encyclopedia of our ZR1 coverage. Let’s get after it! 1) 2025 Versus 2026 Model Year Debate Put To Rest When Chevrolet recently released a 21-second teaser video titled “The Corvette ZR1 Is Coming This Summer,” a prevalent debate around the community could finally be put to rest, as some enthusiasts believed there was no way ..read more