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2022 Chevy Menlo EV Mickey Kung Fu Edition

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The fusion of Chevrolet and Disney in China resulted in the 2022 Chevy Menlo EV Mickey Kung Fu Edition. This is not the first model these two companies have developed, as the Mickey Magic Edition and Mickey Space Edition have been introduced before.

The Mickey Kung Fu Edition is the result of a collaboration between Chevrolet and Disney in China. Painted in white with Mickey silhouettes on the back door, the car is designed for families with children who want fun. The Mickey sign can also be found on the five-spoke wheels, as well as on the rear window. The interior is designed in black, with seats upholstered in black leather and contrasting orange parts.

The car is powered by an electric motor with 174 hp (130 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque. It is equipped with a 61.1 kWh lithium-ion battery that provides a range of 322 miles (518 km). The price of this fun car is $ 28,000 (179,900 CNY).

Source: GM Authority

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2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06

A few days ago, Chevrolet released a short video of the new 2023 Corvette C8 Z06, and now it has been officially unveiled. It is the eighth generation Corvette, more powerful than the first version.

The Z06 will be offered in both body versions, the Coupe and the Convertible. The optional Z07 Performance package offers many carbon elements. Also, the company said that the engineers developed the exhaust system for two years to get the desired sound that sets the Z06 apart from the sound produced by all previous Corvettes. The multi-adjustable suspension and wider front are just some of the changes, compared to previous models, that give the Z06 a more aggressive look.

Inside, the Z06 retains the look of its predecessor with heated seats, a 12-inch digital cluster and a head-up display, but also with specific decals.

The Corvette C8 Z06 is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 engine with 670 hp (493 kW) and 460 lb-ft (623 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It reaches 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km / h).

For safe braking and stopping there are 6-piston front and 4-piston rear Brembo brakes. The Z06 is equipped with 20-inch wheels with Michelin Sport Cup 2 R ZP 275/30/20 (front) and 345/25/21 (rear) tires.

Production of the new Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 is expected to begin in the summer of 2022.

Source: Chevrolet

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Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06

Chevrolet recently announced the arrival of the new Corvette C8 Z06. whose presentation is scheduled for October 26. On the eve of the world premiere of the Corvette Z06, Chevrolet released a short clip from the half-hour documentary ‘Putting The World On Notice’ announcing the continuation of the story.

In the 30-second clip, one can hear the sound of a V8 engine in a car with which Chevy wants to be side by side with the best. The new design of the front and wider body are just some of the changes, compared to previous models, which give the Z06 a more aggressive look.

Inside, the Z06 should retain the look of its predecessor with heated seats, a 12-inch digital cluster and a head-up display, but also with specific decals.

The Corvette Z06 will be powered by a 5.5-liter V8 engine with more than 600 hp (441 kW). It will use an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to transfer power to the rear wheels. It will reach 60 mph in less than 3 seconds. It will be driven on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires.

The new Corvette Z06 is expected to hit the market in 2023, marking the 60th anniversary of its first appearance in 1963.

Source: Chevrolet