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8 new Chevrolet Corvettes stolen from the factory

In July 2024, Chevrolet introduced the new generation Corvette ZR1 as the most powerful and fastest Corvette ever. A few days ago, 8 copies of this model were stolen from the General Motors plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

After arriving at work, the employees did not notice that the cars were stolen. The thieves cut through the fence and drove the cars, and some of them were left in the parking lot of the Lowe’s Home Improvement store.

One of the police officers noticed a Corvette with factory stickers in a neighborhood 14 minutes drive from the factory, and called the factory. After checking, it was determined that 8 Corvettes were missing. An investigation was launched and 21-year-old Deantae Walker of Westland, Michigan was arrested, who, in addition to stealing the car, was also charged with fleeing from police and resisting arrest. Police are still searching for his accomplices.

The reason why the thieves chose this location is still unknown. One of the customers took a photo of the red Corvette, and the police arrived and returned several stolen cars to the factory, while others were later found.

Source: Mark Thomas via Facebook

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 sold for $3.7 million

In July 2024, Chevrolet unveiled the most powerful and fastest Corvette ever, the Corvette ZR1. Production has not yet begun, and the first example was recently sold at auction for $3.7 million.

The car was purchased by American businessman and collector Rick Hendrick, who has a collection of older and newer Corvette models, most of which end in the chassis number 001. Part of his collection are the Z08, Z06 convertible and Corvette E-Ray, each of which costs more than a million dollars.

The Corvette ZR1 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.5L DOHC flat-plane crank V8 engine with 1,064 hp (873 kW) @ 7,000 rpm and 828 lb-ft (1,123 Nm) of torque @ 6,000 rpm, paired with a strengthened and recalibrated M1K 8-speed dual clutch (DCT) gearbox. This Corvette (which is not assisted by the hybrid system) has a top speed of more than 340 km/h, and has a power-to-weight ratio of nearly 580 horsepower per ton, which makes it even better than the Bugatti Veyron.

The car is based on the Z06 model and is equipped with several new (optional) carbon body components optimized for speed and better grip on closed tracks. It’s mounted on 20″ front and 21″ rear carbon wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires, behind which are carbon-ceramic brakes and tuned adaptive suspension elements that still ensure enough smoothness for public road use. Chevrolet will offer this version to customers in two body styles: Coupé and Cabrio.

Also, Chevrolet has brought back the historic split-window style that was last seen on the C2-generation Corvette. “We did not approach this decision lightly, we know this is a beloved element from Corvette’s history. Not only does this element provide function, but we were able to integrate passionate design into the form and do it in a way that paid tribute to Corvette’s history. The ZR1 felt like the right time to bring the split-window back,” said Phil Zak, executive design director of Chevrolet.

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 sold for $3.7 million
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Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 tested on the Nürburgring Nordschleife

The guys from the YouTube channel “Sport Auto” tested the new generation Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 with US Spec on one of the world’s most famous tracks, the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The car, powered for the first time by a centrally located 5.5-L engine, achieved a lap time of 7.10.51 min.

This Corvette C8 Z06 is the eighth generation of one of America’s most famous cars, and it was tested on the Nordschleife by German racer/journalist Christian Gebhardt. Also, it should be pointed out that the previous generation of this model was also driven on the 20.8 km long track, but it was a bit slower.

The Corvette C8 Z06 is powered by a 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with 679 hp (499 kW) at 8,400 rpm and 459 lb-ft (623 Nm) of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear axle. Since it is an American model, it does not have a gasoline particulate filter. It’s mounted on 20″ and 21″ wheels wrapped in 275/30 R20 front and 345/25 R21 rear Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.

The car was almost perfect on the track, and some believe that by “removing some weight” the Corvette C8 Z06 would have a faster time. Anyway, it can be said that the test was still successful since it was faster than some of the competitors like Porsche 918 Spyder or Mercedes-AMG GT-R.

Source: Sport Auto via YouTube