C6 with Pfadt Suspension and Z06 play on the roadcourse at Spring Mountain
First minute and a half is a ride through Death Valley, on the way to Spring Mountain. Then watch a Head/cam C6 with Johnny O' Connell Signature suspension gets chased around the track by a C6 Z06 with VR intake and upgraded tires. Second lap is RUN IN 2:41.
2010 Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Track Car Concept at SEMA
Chevrolet was kind enough to give us a sneak sampling of what the company has planned for SEMA 2010, and the star of the show looks to be the car you see above. Called the Corvette Z06X, the bruiser is effectively a race-ready behemoth with a host of suspension tweaks and a slew of weight-reducing materials on board. Built by the Corvette legends at Pratt and Miller, this Satin White machine started its life as a Z06 with the CFZ carbon-fiber package. Throw in an adjustable rear wing borrowed straight from the C6R along with a full SCCA roll cage and you've got the bones for go-fast trackday goodness.
Under the hood, the standard LS7 V8 benefits from a new low-restriction intake and a more robust coolant system. The suspension wizards at PFADT were so kind as to supply a set of mono-ball control arm bushings, adjustable stabilizer bars and a complete coilover suspension, too.
Chevrolet has also bolted on a new raised carbon-fiber hood along with carbon headlight housings to shave a few pounds. The biggest weight savings, however, has to come from the polycarbonate rear window which is also lifted straight from the C6R.
GM's Harlan Charles Talks with CorvetteBlogger at Sebring
We caught up with Corvette Product Marketing Manager Harlan Charles at the 2011 12 Hours of Sebring and he graciously gave us a few minutes to talk about a variety of subjects relating to Corvettes. Some of the topics we discussed include the latest changes for the current 2011 model year, the new Corvette Z06X track concept car and the progress of the C7 Corvette.
Las Vegas SEMA 2012 exclusive HD
The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry's brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.
SEMA Show 2012 drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers. The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase featured nearly 2,000 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more...
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Episode 02 - Vette Garage: The Series
Episode 02 of Vette Garage: The Series! Featured company: Pfadt Race Engineering. Learn more at http://www.VetteGarage.TV! Part 2 of 3 - Produced by Gramm Productions (Gramm Films) - talk about the show on http://www.digitalcorvettes.com
2011 Corvette Z06 Enhancements
The big news coming out of the Corvette Museum's C5/C6 Bash is the enhancements made to the 2011 Z06. The 2011 Corvette Z06 features new tires from Goodyear, an aggressive dual mode Exhaust tune, as well as the aforementioned Z07 performance package featuring the Brembo carbon ceramic brakes and the CFZ Carbon Fiber appearance package. Corvette Chief Engineer takes us through the enhancements at the 2010 Corvette Museum's C5/C6 Bash.
Johnny O'Connell signature series suspension development by Pfadt
Johnny O'Connell talks about suspension development with Pfadt Race Engineering, for his upcoming signature series Packages. The first package, will incorporate a set of tuned and balanced sway bars, and bolt-in shock upgrades. These components will create smoother, better performing, and more manageable handling characteristics for the street and track.
Chevrolet Camaro SSX & Corvette ZO6X Concept
Introducing the SSX & ZO6X built by Pratt & Miller... Both cars were showed at the 2010 SEMA. Lets hope GM puts something like these cars into production!
These are just concept cars for right now......
Camaro SSX:
Exterior:
* Icy White Metallic color with red accents and door graphics
* Carbon fiber hood, fenders, door and deck lid
* Carbon fiber front splitter, rockers and adjustable rear wing
* Unique lower grille and brake ducts
Interior:
* Lightweight carbon fiber body panels
* Carpeting, sound deadener and rear seat deleted
* Ace suede-covered racing steering wheel and shifter
* SCCA-approved roll cage and window net
* Racing driver's seat with five-point harness
* Racing pedals
* Fire suppression system
* Fuel cell
* Video camera system mounted on the roll cage
Performance:
* 524 hp LS3 6.2L V-8 enhanced with Chevrolet Performance Parts' camshaft, cylinder heads and dry-sump oiling system
* Production six-speed manual transmission
with Corvette ZR1 twin-disc clutch
* Low-restriction air induction and Exhaust systems
* Four-wheel disc racing brake system with six-piston front/four-piston rear calipers and drilled and slotted rotors
* Modified production suspension with Pfadt licensed components
* 20-inch racing wheels and tires
Corvette ZO6X
Exterior
* Low-gloss Icy White Metallic color with exposed carbon fiber and red accents
* 2011 CFZ-option carbon fiber package, including splitter and rockers
* Adjustable carbon fiber wing
* ZR1 carbon fiber roof panel and B-pillar panels
* Carbon fiber raised hood (from the Z06 Carbon Limited Edition)
* Carbon fiber headlamp housings from Specter Werkes/Sports
* Weight-saving and shatter-resistant polycarbonate rear window
Interior
* Base Z06 1LZ trim
* Radio, carpeting and sound-deadening material removed
* SCCA-spec roll cage
* SCCA-approved window net
* Racing seat with five-point safety harness
* Fire suppression system
* Driver's drink system
* Video camera system mounted on the roll cage
* Genuine Corvette Accessory racing pedal kit
Performance
* 600 hp LS7 7.0L V-8 engine and Tremec six-speed manual transmission
* Low-restriction air intake system
* High-capacity radiator and enhanced cooling system
* New-for-2011 Z07 Performance Package, feature Brembo carbon ceramic brake rotors and special brake pads
* Lightweight racing wheels in black; 19-inch (front) and 20-inch (rear)
* Michelin racing tires
* Mono-ball control arm bushing
* Adjustable stabilizer bars
* Coil-over struts with adjustable camber plates
GM Corvette Seminar at the 2011 12 Hours of Sebring
Corvette's Brand Manager Harlan Charles and Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter were at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring where they put on several discussions with Corvette owners in the Corral tent. In the video, we get some general C7 info as well as what's happening with 2011 Corvettes. This is the complete seminar including the Q&A session.
Epic Burnout 2005 C6 Corvette B&B Bullet Exhaust Amazing Rubber Burning
The greatest burnouts of all time! A 2005 C6 Corvette 6 Speed burning up the GoodYear Runflat tires. Be sure to watch the whole video to see multiple views of this epic burnout! This is a stock C6 Corvette with only a B&B Bullet Exhaust. Check out www.shockerracing.com for more details.
The 2009 Corvette GT1 Championship Edition Unveiling
In commemorating the 10th anniversary of GT1 racing in the American LeMans Series, GM is producing 600 2009 Corvette GT1 Championship Editions and selected the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring as the appropriate place to debut the new cars to the public. On the Friday before the 12 hour race, GM's Corvette team including Product Manager Harlan Charles and Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter were on hand along with the six drivers of Corvette Racing to introduce the limited edition "Jake" Corvettes.
2012 SEMA Show.... full video
The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry's brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.
SEMA Show 2012 drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers. The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase featured nearly 2,000 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.
Corvette Z06 car review - Top Gear - BBC
Jeremy Clarkson takes the seven-litre monster that is the Corvette Z06 onto the Top Gear track. And while its no Ferrari, it does manage to set a seriously impressive time when its handed over to the the Stig. Go to http://www.youtube.com/TopGear to see a full list of all high quality videos available on the Top Gear YouTube channel and don't forget to visit http://www.topgear.com for all the latest news and car reviews.
GM Performance Division's Wild Z06X
You've probably heard of names like ZR1, Z56, Z06 then you want to definitely check out what GM Peformance Division brought to the 2011 Car Craft Summer Nationals - the ZO6X.
