MotorTrend Pits the Corvette Z06, Shelby GT500 and Nissan GT-R Against Each Other

What weights ten tonnes and costs more than US$240,000? If you said, “a gold plated bulldozer”, you’d be close but no cigar. The answer is three sub-100k supercars: the Chevy Corvette Z06, Ford Shelby GT500 and Nissan GT-R. These three industry titans, with nameplates stretching as far back as the 1960s, were the recent subjects of an epic comparison test by MotorTrend. Here are three

VIDEO: Kawasaki ZX10 takes on Mazda RX-7 with Corvette V8 in Drift Challenge

Now here's something you don't see every day. Sent in by Carscoop reader Łukasz Ż, this enjoyable time-waster of the day pits a motorcycle against a rear-wheel drive sports car in an out of the ordinary drift challenge. In one corner we have Nick "Apex" Brocha of Icon Motorsports piloting a 2005 Kawasaki ZX10 with 175HP and an extended swingarm. In the other corner is professional racecar driver Jim Guthrie in a 1993 Mazda RX-7 powered by a 375HP Corvette V8 engine. The result? Follow the jump to find out.

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VIDEO: Kawasaki ZX10 takes on Mazda RX-7 with Corvette V8 in Drift Challenge

Now here's something you don't see every day. Sent in by Carscoop reader Łukasz Ż, this enjoyable time-waster of the day pits a motorcycle against a rear-wheel drive sports car in an out of the ordinary drift challenge. In one corner we have Nick "Apex" Brocha of Icon Motorsports piloting a 2005 Kawasaki ZX10 with 175HP and an extended swingarm. In the other corner is professional racecar driver Jim Guthrie in a 1993 Mazda RX-7 powered by a 375HP Corvette V8 engine. The result? Follow the jump to find out.

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VIDEO: Dallas Performance’s 1,302HP Corvette C6 Hits the Dyno

After some recent fails, let’s see a dyno test with a happy ending. This is a 2005 C6 Corvette built by Dallas Performance, which recorded a whopping 1,302 hp and 1,662 Nm (1,226 lb-ft) of torque on the rear wheels, according to the performance charts.

To achieve this, the tuning firm upgraded the V8 powerhouse with twin turbos, Performance Induction LS3 heads, RC120 injectors and single plane intake. The power is transferred to the rear wheels through a TR-6060 transmission and a C6 Z06 differential. The clip is available after the break.

By Csaba Daradics

Source: Youtube, Via: GTspirit

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VIDEO: Dallas Performance’s 1,302HP Corvette C6 Hits the Dyno

After some recent fails, let’s see a dyno test with a happy ending. This is a 2005 C6 Corvette built by Dallas Performance, which recorded a whopping 1,302 hp and 1,662 Nm (1,226 lb-ft) of torque on the rear wheels, according to the performance charts.

To achieve this, the tuning firm upgraded the V8 powerhouse with twin turbos, Performance Induction LS3 heads, RC120 injectors and single plane intake. The power is transferred to the rear wheels through a TR-6060 transmission and a C6 Z06 differential. The clip is available after the break.

By Csaba Daradics

Source: Youtube, Via: GTspirit

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New Corvette-Concept By James-Robbins

1GM will only produce 500 total 2011 Corvette Carbons and you can get yours at dealerships this summer, but don't expect to pay sticker. The list of those who are already chomping at the bit to own this sophisticated piece of machinery is long and distinguished. Really who could blame anyone for wanting to own this beast?The car is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Corvette at the 24-Hours

New Corvette-Concept By James-Robbins

1GM will only produce 500 total 2011 Corvette Carbons and you can get yours at dealerships this summer, but don't expect to pay sticker. The list of those who are already chomping at the bit to own this sophisticated piece of machinery is long and distinguished. Really who could blame anyone for wanting to own this beast?The car is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Corvette at the 24-Hours

New Corvette-Concept By James-Robbins

1GM will only produce 500 total 2011 Corvette Carbons and you can get yours at dealerships this summer, but don't expect to pay sticker. The list of those who are already chomping at the bit to own this sophisticated piece of machinery is long and distinguished. Really who could blame anyone for wanting to own this beast?The car is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Corvette at the 24-Hours

New Corvette-Concept By James-Robbins

1GM will only produce 500 total 2011 Corvette Carbons and you can get yours at dealerships this summer, but don't expect to pay sticker. The list of those who are already chomping at the bit to own this sophisticated piece of machinery is long and distinguished. Really who could blame anyone for wanting to own this beast?The car is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Corvette at the 24-Hours

2011 Corvette Concepts with Carbon number 01

With the huge success that the Corvette ZR1 has enjoyed since its return in 2009 many felt that Chevy would stop production of the Z06. Well those who thought that notion up were recently proven wrong in a big way as Chevy showed its commitment to the Corvette Z06. Chevy recently announced that later this summer the all new 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition will be made available. This

James Robbins’ Corvette Design Study: Close But No Cigar

Here at Carscoop, we love us some Corvette design studies. Heck, if we wanted to we could probably serve up a new one every day of the week.

Today’s CAD mock up comes from transportation design student James Robbins. Think of it as a C6.5, a stopgap measure between the current gen Corvette and a future C7 model. The design brief required Mr. Robbins to use the basic proportions of the C6, which limited what could be done with the design.

Now here’s my two cents:

I find the shape of the bootlid and the V-shaped side intakes to be quite pleasing to the eye, but the ugly Dodge Viper / Ferrari 458 Italia taillights don’t fit the car at all. Also, the front end styling is a bit too conservative and I feel that more could have been done with the glasshouse. The overall design is good but it’s hard to say if that’s due to Mr. Robbins’ tweaking or the C6’s nice proportions.

I can’t help but feel that with a little more work around the head- and taillights, this could have been a real stunner. As it stands, it’s a good effort though just not quite there. But don’t take my word for it. Voice your own opinion in our comments section.

By Tristan Hankins

Designer: James Robbins , Via: Yankodesign

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James Robbins’ Corvette Design Study: Close But No Cigar

Here at Carscoop, we love us some Corvette design studies. Heck, if we wanted to we could probably serve up a new one every day of the week.

Today’s CAD mock up comes from transportation design student James Robbins. Think of it as a C6.5, a stopgap measure between the current gen Corvette and a future C7 model. The design brief required Mr. Robbins to use the basic proportions of the C6, which limited what could be done with the design.

Now here’s my two cents:

I find the shape of the bootlid and the V-shaped side intakes to be quite pleasing to the eye, but the ugly Dodge Viper / Ferrari 458 Italia taillights don’t fit the car at all. Also, the front end styling is a bit too conservative and I feel that more could have been done with the glasshouse. The overall design is good but it’s hard to say if that’s due to Mr. Robbins’ tweaking or the C6’s nice proportions.

I can’t help but feel that with a little more work around the head- and taillights, this could have been a real stunner. As it stands, it’s a good effort though just not quite there. But don’t take my word for it. Voice your own opinion in our comments section.

By Tristan Hankins

Designer: James Robbins , Via: Yankodesign

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SEMA 2010: Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept Wallpaper

Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept Wallpaper

Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept Wallpaper

SEMA 2010: Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept Wallpaper

SEMA 2010: Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept Wallpaper

Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept Wallpaper

Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept Wallpaper

SEMA 2010: Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept Wallpaper

SEMA 2010: Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept Wallpaper

Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept Wallpaper

Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept Wallpaper

SEMA 2010: Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept Wallpaper

2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition Coupes

Continuing Chevrolet's attitude of alms the aboriginal assembly car of appropriate models at Barrett-Jackson, GM appear today that the aboriginal of 500 retail 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition coupes will go to the accomplished applicant at the bargain in Palm Beach, Florida on April 3. "The Corvette Z06 Carbon will absolutely be an burning collectible," said Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice

Corvette Z06 Haiti Earthquake Special Edition

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