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Why These 454 Big Block Corvettes Are Worth Ridiculous Money

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Chevy's 454 big-block V-8 powered some of the brand's most iconic classic muscle cars, but this specific Corvette 454 trim stands out as the most valuable.

What's Included In The C8 Corvette's Z51 Package?

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Mon, 18 May 2026 22:25:00 +0000

The Z51 package -- exclusive to the Stingray trim -- refines the Corvette into a track-ready vehicle by optimizing power, suspension, grip, and more.

Toyota Tacoma Vs Chevy Colorado: Which 2021 Midsized Pickup Depreciated Faster?

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Mon, 18 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The Toyota Tacoma's reputation for reliability has historically translated into great resale values, but is the 2021 Colorado the better deal now?

GM's LS7 V8: The Corvette Engine That Defied Small-Block Limits

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sun, 17 May 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The LS7's massive displacement and race-bred design completely redefined what a small block could be, and it's still a popular choice among gearheads today.

Why Are 1989 Corvette ZR-1s Worth So Much More Than Other C4 ZR-1s?

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 16 May 2026 22:25:00 +0000

1989 Chevy Corvette ZR-1s command prices over five times those of other C4 ZR-1 model years, and it's not just because they are extremely rare.

This Chevy Muscle Car Lost Its Owner A Million Dollars

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sat, 16 May 2026 18:05:00 +0000

A Chevrolet muscle car was sold for over $1.2 million at auction. But a combination of factors forced its owner to sell the car for a massive loss.

"His Airness" Michael Jordan's 1993 ZR-1 Is Going To The Corvette Museum

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Like Jordan, the ZR-1 was a show of force in 1993, with Chevrolet proving that it could still build performance cars that beat the entire world.

What Are The Main Differences Between GM's LS2 And LS3 Engines?

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The GM LS2 and LS3 are both small-block V8s that featured in the base C6 Corvette, but several crucial internal differences give one of them a performance edge.

What Are The Differences Between The Ford And GM 10-Speed Automatic Transmissions?

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sun, 10 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000

The two gearboxes share the same architecture, but they have crucial differences in the internal components, servicing, and software they use.

The Corvette ZR-2 'Big Doggie' Almost Brought Big Block V8 Power To The 1980s Sports Car Fight

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Sat, 09 May 2026 23:25:00 +0000

GM engineers once stuffed a massive 454 big-block into a C4 Corvette ZR-2 prototype. Dubbed the 'Big Doggie,' the car sadly never reached the assembly line.

Lingenfelter Once Transformed A Suburban Into A 9.9-Liter V8 Super SUV At GMC's Behest

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Tue, 05 May 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Even though it weighed over 6,000 pounds, the Lingenfelter version of the Suburban 2500 was likely to embarrass a Porsche 911 Carrera from the same era.

When Talking About Corvettes, Is It Stingray Or Sting Ray?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 03 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000

The Corvette Stingray name is famous around the world, but should you spell it Stingray or Sting Ray? Or should it be something else entirely?

Underwater Drone Explorer Discovers Camaro Z28 At Bottom Of Maine Lake

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Investigators were able to put together a partial VIN for the car, but they haven't tracked down the owner or figured out how it ended up in the lake.

The SCCA Booted The C4 Corvette From Racing Because It Made Things Boring

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:25:00 +0000

The C4 is often maligned by enthusiasts as one of the least desirable generations of the Corvette, but it was a dominant force at the racetrack in its day.

GM Used A Sticker To 'Fix' Minivan Doors That Whacked Peoples' Heads

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000

With the swept-back door design, it was pretty easy to nail your noggin on the sharp door frame before you stepped into one of the GM minivans.

The Most And Least Expensive Cars From These 6 Automakers

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0000

From the least-expensive cars you can buy today to seven-figure ultra-exclusive hypercars, there's a widening gap between what's cheap and what's expensive.

Did GM Screw Up By Not Making Corvette Its Own Brand?

staff@jalopnik.com (Eugene Buono) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

For a hot minute, it looked like Corvette would become a separate brand from Chevy. Was not making that move a big mistake? Read, then take our poll.

The AstroVettes: Why So Many NASA Astronauts Drove Corvettes In The '60s

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0000

The space race was a big deal in the 1960s, and the astronauts were the celebrities of their era, but why did almost all of them drive Corvettes?

Why Even The Corvette Had Such Pitiful Horsepower In 1975

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Chevy's Corvette has long been a leader of the muscle-car pack. But in the mid-1970s, several forces combined to diminish its horsepower precipitously.

Buick Might Finally Make Good On Its Concepts With New RWD Sedan Based On Next-Gen Camaro

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:17:25 +0000

A next-gen Chevy Camaro and Cadillac CT5 replacement will reportedly launch next year, with the platform set to underpin a new Buick sedan.