2006 Lingenfelter Commemorative Edition Corvette

The 2006 Lingenfelter Commemorative Edition Corvette was launched to mark the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering 25th anniversary.

The car consists Lingenfelter's 427 cid with a twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers an output power of 725 hp and 730 lb-ft torque and six speed manual transmissions. The interiors are covered with leather and the wheels are wrapped with Michelin Pilot Spot tires and the Brembo braking system has been used in this car.

Every car comes out with Lingenfelter badges, special seat decoration and serial number.

2007 Lingenfelter Corvette Z06 427 Twin Turbo Yellow

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Competition

Other than the limited edition Corvette Victory Edition, another special edition of the all American sports car will be introduced this spring, the Corvette Competition. This model, built in limited numbers based on the C6 Coupe, bears strong links to motor sport too, which gave Corvette its fame.

The new Corvette Competition is launched to celebrate the start of the new 2008 racing season. The 56th edition of the Sebring Twelve Hours on 15 March was the first race in the American Le Mans Series championship (ALMS). In Sebring Corvette Racing scored another double victory in the GT1 category. The special Competition version of ALMS-champion Corvette has some similarities to the successful C6.R race car. The number of options on the new car is limited, so as to reduce weight. Other common points are the air scoops with honeycomb pattern in the front grill and in between the double twin exhaust pipes at the rear. The rear spoiler, borrowed from the Z06 model contributes to excellent aerodynamic properties and is evidence to the Corvette's fine motor sport heritage also. The strong look of the Corvette Competition are enhanced 5-spoke alloys (18 inch at the front, 19 inch at the rear) in the color Competition Grey. Another notable feature of this limited-edition Corvette is its black color.

The Corvette Competition boasts a 6.2 V8 engine which gives 430 BHP power at 5900 RPM. You can choose a 6-speed manual gearbox or automatic transmission. Delivery of the new Corvette model starts in April 2008, and the car can be ordered from authorized Corvette dealers.

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Chevrolet Corvette C6

The Chevrolet Corvette C6 is a sixth generation sports car manufactured by Chevrolet in the year 2005 and continues to the present day.

The C6 consisted of a 6.0 L LS2 V8 engine with a capacity of 6,967 cc in between the years 2005-2007, which is 13 cm shorter that C5 engine. The engine delivers an output power of 400 hp at 6000 rpm and 400 lb-ft torque at 4400 rpm. It also contains manual transmission and gives a mileage of 15/25 mpg.

In the year 2008, a new 6.0 L LS2 V8 engine has been used with a capacity of 6162 cc. The engine delivers an output power of 430 hp and 424 lb-ft torque. It reaches the speed of 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, which is faster than Jaguar XK8 and Porsche 911.

Versions:

C6.R
The C6.R was launched in the year 2005 as part of the American Le Mans Series Race where it stood in the second and third place. It also won the American Le Mans GT1 Championship in the year 2006 and 12 Hours of Sebring on March 17th, 2007.

Z06
The Z06 version was launched in 2005, which contains a 7.0 L engine with a capacity of 7,008 cc and weighs about 3132 lb. It reaches the speed of 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.

ZR1
The ZR1 was launched in the year 2007, it consists of a 7.0 L LS7 engine that delivers an output power 620 hp and the top speed is about 200 mph. The wheels used for this car are the largest wheels among the other Corvette series. Carbon ceramic brakes are used and the brake calipers are in blue color.

Z06-R
The Z06-R was launched in the year 2006 as a part of FIA GT3 European Champion Series. It consists of a center locked wheels, front splitter and rear deck spoiler. This car also marked a victory at FIA GT3 European Champion Series.

2009 GT1 Championship Edition
The GT1 Championship Edition was first displayed at the New York Auto Show in the year 2009. It consists of chrome wheels and the interiors are covered with leather.

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Chevrolet Corvette C1

The Chevrolet Corvette C1 is a sports car that has been manufactured by Chevrolet during the years 1953-1962.

The Corvette C1 is built in Flint, Michigan and most of them are hand built. The outer body of the car was made of fiberglass due to the scarcity of steel that has been left during the Korean War in those days. The car consists of a six cylinder engine with two speed automatic power-glide transmission and drum brakes on all the wheels. The car also delivers increased output due to the triple carburetor; it is also higher in comparison with the Italian and British sports cars in those days. Later in the year 1954, Paxton supercharger was available as an option that improved the straight line performance. Also manual transmission was available from the year 1955.

Second Generation Corvette C1
The Second Generation Corvette C1 was the first to use gasoline engine. The Corvette C1 consisted of a 283 in³ 4.6 L V8 engine that delivered an output power of 283 hp. In the year 1962, the capacity of the engine was enlarged making it up to 327 in³ 5.4 L V8 that delivered an output power of 360 hp. Also in between the years 1956-1957, four speed manual transmission, power windows, suspensions and heavy brakes and power convertible top were available options.

A total of 69,015 Corvette C1 cars have been manufactured between the years 1953-1962. The first Corvette C1 can also be seen in the Museum of Kerbeck Corvette, Atlantic City.

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Chevrolet Corvette C2

The Chevrolet Corvette C2 is a sports car that has been manufactured by Chevrolet from 1963-1967.

The Corvette C2 consisted of a 327 in³ V8 small block engine that delivered an output power of 360 hp and later in the year 1964, it was improved to 375 hp. In the year 1965, a new 396 in³ 6.5 L V8 engine was introduced, which delivered an output power of 425 hp and this engine also marked the end of Rochester fuel injection system due to its high cost.

In between the years 1963-1966, air conditioning, telescopic wheels, AM-FM radio, head rests and leather upholstery were available options. In the year 1965, disc brakes were introduced for the first time and side exhaust pipes were available as an option. In the year 1966, the Corvette C2 featured a 427 in³ 7 L V8 engine that delivered an output power of 430hp.

In the year 1962, a lightweight sports model of the Corvette C2 has been launched which was driven by the famous race drivers A.J. Foyt, Jim Hall and Roger Penske. This sports version car also recorded a victory at Watkins Glen in the year 1963, August 24th.

The Corvette C2 stood in the fifth place on the “Top Sports Cars of the 1960s” in the Sports International Magazine in the year 2004.

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Chevrolet Corvette C3

The Chevrolet Corvette C3 is a sports car that has been manufactured by Chevrolet between 1968-1982.

During its period, the Corvette C3 is considered as one of America most valuable car and the third largest running car in the Corvettes series. The car was designed by Larry Shinoda, an automotive designer who also designed the Ford Mustang.

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The first Corvette C3 consisted of a 350 in³ 5.7 L V8 engine that delivered an output power of 430 hp and it was priced at $4,700. In the year 1970, the car contained an enlarged engine of 454 in³ 7.4 L Big-Block V8 engines that delivered an output power of 390 hp.

Also, over the years, powerglide automatic transmission in 1968, three speed manual and four speed manual transmission in 1970, emission controls in 1971, removable rear window in 1972, radial tires, plastic front bumpers and chrome rear bumpers in 1973, optional alloy wheels in 1976, Indy 500 Pace Cars edition in 1978 and L83 cross-fire fuel-injected engine have been introduced in the Corvette C3 series.

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Chevrolet Corvette C5

The Chevrolet Corvette C5 is a sports car and the fifth generation car manufactured by Chevrolet between the years 1997-2004.

During the first launched in 1997, hatchback coupe was available and later, trunk was available from the year 1998. The 1998 models also took part in the Indianapolis 500 mile race. Later on, the C5 models also took part in the 2002 and 2004 Indianapolis 500 mile race.

The C5 consists of a 5.7 L LS1 V8 engine with 4-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. The engine delivers an output power of 345 hp which was later increased to 350 hp in the year 2001. The interiors are designed with plastic and leather.

Specifications for the XK150 3.4

Special Editions

Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
In the year 1998, a new edition of the C5 has been introduced which would take part in the Indianapolis 500 mile race. The car was painted in Radar Blue color and the interiors and wheels are painted in yellow and black colors. The car also consists of an active handling system, sound system, CD player, AM/Fm radio, adjustable leather sport seats and air conditioning system.

50th Anniversary Edition
This edition was launched in the year 2003, marking the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Corvette production. The car was available in both hatchback coupe and convertible models.

Over the years, a total of 248,715 cars were manufactured and each year, there are improvements

1997
A new LS1 engine has been introduced.

1998
Active Handling System was introduced and a special edition of C5 has been launched for the participation in the Indianapolis 500 mile race.

1999
Hardtop coupe was offered.

2000
Stylish alloy wheels made its debut.

2001
Second Generation Active Handling System has been introduced and 5 hp increase in the engine power.

2002: -
20 hp increase in the engine power

2003
50th Anniversary Edition was launched.

2004
All the cars manufactured in this year contained the specifications that were used in the “24 Hours of Le Mans” race.

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