Why The Corvette Switched From A Front-Engine To Mid-Engine Layout
Chevrolet’s move to a mid-engine Corvette in 2019 marked a dramatic shift, rooted in early prototypes and plans halted by the 2008 financial crisis.
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What A Corvette's Torque Tube Actually Does, And Why It Matters
The term "torque tube" sounds exotic, as though Corvettes are somehow sliding torque all through the car. The truth is more mundane, but still crucial.
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What's The Difference Between The Chevy LT1 And LT2 Engines?
Chevy's LT1 engine was introduced in the seventh-gen Corvette, and the LT2 was introduced in the next. Check out the differences that make them stand out.
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GM Nearly Shut Down The Corvette Program, And Ford May Have Accidentally Saved It
With all the hoopla that surrounds the Chevy Corvette these days, it's hard to remember the days seven decades ago when it was an endangered species.
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What's The Difference Between The Chevy LT4 And LT5 Engines?
Chevy's LT4 and LT5 engines were used in a wide variety of different car models. Despite the similar names, they're actually quite different from each other.
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These 7 Hemi Engines Weren't Built By Chrysler
Although the HEMI name is associated with Chrysler's iconic V8s, there are a handful of hemispherical engines that were made by entirely different companies.
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Why Chevy Switched To A Flat Plane Crank In The Corvette
Curious what drove Chevy’s switch to a flat-plane crank in the Corvette? Here's how this setup boosts rpm, improves scavenging, and creates a unique sound.
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These Are Some Of The Best Large SUVs, According To Consumer Reports
Large SUVs can offer plenty of cargo space and high-end features. According to Consumer Reports, there are five in particular that stand above the rest.
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This 1996 Chevy Impala SS Up For Auction Has Been Garaged Since New And Has 79 Miles On The Clock
Interested in a perfect high-performance 30-year-old Chevy sedan with a mere 79 miles on the odometer and an interior that's still partially wrapped in plastic.
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This V8-Swapped Chevy Sonic Is The Ultimate Expression Of Asking 'Why Not?'
You wouldn't know it from looking at the outside, which looks entirely stock. It even has the original wheels.
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Chevy 400 Vs. Ford 400: Here's How The Small Blocks Compare
Chevy and Ford might both have 400 cubic-inch small-block engines. They might seem similar at first, but just how well do these two engines really compare?
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Chevy 307 Vs. Oldsmobile 307: How Are They Different?
Despite being under the same General Motors umbrella, Chevy and Oldsmobile developed their own versions of the 307. How are these two versions different?
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Five Of The Most Powerful Chevy Small Block Engines Ever Made
Chevrolet has put out some powerful engines over the years. In particular, there are five Chevy small-blocks that were the most powerful of their time.
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Chevy 350 Vs. Oldsmobile 350: How Are They Different?
What were the differences between Chevy's small-block 350 engine and the Oldsmobile 350? Plus, how did each of them fare throughout history?
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What Are The Differences Between The Chevy 454 And Pontiac 455 V8 Engines?
The Chevy 454 and Pontiac 455 V8 engines both came from General Motors. What are the biggest differences between them, and how does their history compare?
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How Reliable Are 6th Gen Camaros? Here's What JD Power Says
Chevrolet's iconic Camaro cars have lasted up until their 6th generation. JD Power's rankings can provide a good idea of just how reliable that generation is.
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No Brand Was Brave Enough To Race The ZR1 In Edmunds' U-Drag Race, So The Corvette Ran By Itself And Beat Every Previously Tested Gas Car
It hit 60 mph in 2.7 seconds, ran the quarter-mile in 10 seconds flat at 144.1 mph, pulled 1.38 g in cornering, and completed the entire U-Drag in 28.9 seconds.
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A Manual C8 Corvette Might Finally Be Within Reach, Thanks To Tremec
Tremec says its new manual 6-speed transaxle is similar in many ways to the C8's DCT.
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This 1955 Chevy Biscayne Concept Was Dismembered, Dumped, Then Made Whole Again
Once a car has been taken to a junkyard and cut into pieces, it's dead, right? Not so with this 1955 concept car that GM showed off, then dumped.
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How Reliable Are New Corvettes? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
Chevrolet Corvettes have been built for performance since their inception, but does that power come with reliability? Consumer Reports has interesting reviews.
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Why The Chevy Camaro Emblem Looks Like A French Flag
Americans don't have a monopoly on red, white, and blue; these colors are used on many flags around the world. So what does the Camaro's emblem really show?
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Why Are Chevy Big Block V8's Called Rat Motors?
Is the Chevy big block "rat" engine related to the "Mighty Mouse"? How about the "porcupine" or the "elephant"? We uncover a zoo-full of answers.
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Just When You Thought The Chevy Corvair Couldn't Get Weirder, Here's The Amphibious One
Chevrolet Corvairs came in all sorts of guises, from coupe to pickup. It took a pair of moonlighting Chevy engineers to create a version that could swim.
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9 Discontinued Chevy Models We Want Back
Chevrolet has a deep catalog of iconic nameplates, and while it has seen fit to bring plenty back to life, there area few that still deserve another chance.
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The Strange Lawsuit That Put A Chevy Beretta Inside Beretta's Headquarters
General Motors was once tangled in a lawsuit with heritage gun brand Beretta. A Chevy Beretta in the Italian gunmaker's headquarters is a quirky reminder.
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This 40-Mile Corvette ZR1 Isn't A Flip, It's Just Too Much Car For The Owner To Handle (Allegedly)
With 24 hours left, bidding is already $82k over the MSRP, so clearly people don't care that it doesn't have the factory warranty anymore.
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