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VIDEO: Camaro ZL1 races a 2017 Ford GT at Mid Ohio

July 27, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar Camaro ZL1, Ford GT, Mid Ohio0 comment

Luke McGrew posted this video of a Camaro ZL1 chasing a 2017 Ford GT at Mid Ohio. While it looks like the Ford is unable to pull away from the Camaro, we think, the driver of the blue Ford GT is just being cautious with his brand new supercar. The new Ford GT costs around half a million dollars and packs a 647 hp twin-turbo V6 engine. The 2017 Camaro ZL1 on the other hand cost a fraction of that and its 6.2-liter supercharged V8 makes just about the same…

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Lime Green Corvette Z06 once featured on Vehicle Virgins Crashed

May 31, 2017May 31, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar Corvette Z06, crash, Vehicle Virgins1 Comment

You might have watched the Vehicle Virgins video featuring a lime green Corvette Z06. Sadly, that very same car just crashed in to a tree on Huron River Drive west of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Vehicle Virgins’ Parker Nirenstein had once borrowed this Velocity Yellow Corvette Z06 from its owner who happens to be his close friend. It is not clear who was driving it at the time of the accident, however according to police reports, a 21 year old male and his 17 year old female friend were extracted from…

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Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Gunning for Nurburgring Lap Record?

April 21, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar Camaro ZL1, Camaro ZL1 1LE, Nurburgring

Yesterday, we brought you video of the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 testing at the Nurburgring. Today, they had the Camaro ZL1 1LE out on the Green Hell. The prototype was seen barreling down the legendary race track showing off its new bodykit. The Camaro ZL1 1LE will be the fastest, most track-focused version of the muscle car. The ZL1 uses a 650 hp V8 from the Corvette and the 1LE trim adds an aerodynamic kit comprising of an aggressive front splitter, canards, wider tires and a massive rear wing. Chevrolet Camaro…

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VIDEO: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Spotted at the Nurburgring

April 20, 2017April 28, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar Corvette ZR1, Nurburgring, prototype

General Motors is putting the final touches on their upcoming Corvette ZR1. What better place to tune the suspension and handing than at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Until recently, Corvette ZR1 prototypes seen testing around the US. This is the first time a ZR1 test mule has been spotted at the Nurburgring. Looks like they’re also testing a couple of aero configurations for the ZR1. In the first video you can see a shorter rear wing while in the other test car is fitted with a much more aggressive spoiler. The…

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VIDEO: Which one of these is the Fastest Supercar?

April 14, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 488 GTB, 675LT, Corvette Z06, Huracan, Salomondrin

Team Salomondrin and Fast Toys Club couldn’t agree on the fastest supercar on sale today. So, they decided to settle the argument by pitting four of the quickest supercars against each other for a timed lap of the Willow Springs circuit. The contenders- Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4, Ferrari 488 GTB and McLaren 675LT. To make the test as scientific as possible, the team decided to run all cars on the same rubber. Except for the Corvette, the remaining three used Pirelli Trofeo Rs while the Z06 was on…

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2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Caught Testing at Laguna Seca

March 19, 2017March 22, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar Corvette ZR1, Laguna Seca, prototype, spy shots

The next generation Corvette is going mid-engine. But, before the C8 arrives on the scene GM will build one last front-engine Corvette. The 2018 Corvette ZR1 will be the last of the C7-gen and is already out testing. A prototype Corvette ZR1 was spotted at Laguna Seca in California recently. Initial impressions suggest, the ZR1 will get revised exterior styling and tweaked aerodynamics. The package will include a fixed rear spoiler for additional rear-end downforce. Moreover, there have been rumors of a new LT5 engine that will power the ZR1….

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SCOOP: Chevrolet’s Mid-Engine Corvette C8 Spotted Again

January 30, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar Corvette C8, mid-engine, prototype, spy shots

Prototypes of the upcoming mid-engine Corvette C8 have been out testing for a while now. The last time test mules were spotted it was back in July 2016. Now, here’s another set of spy shots of the much awaited mid-engine Corvette for the first time in 2017. The Corvette C8 was spotted cold weather testing alongside a Corvette ZR1 prototype. Due to the heavy camouflage, it’s difficult to comment on what’s hiding underneath. However, the low front scuttle and a wide rear deck lid gives it a unique profile that can be easily…

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SCOOP: 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

November 29, 2016November 29, 2016 Tushar Kelshikar 2017 Detroit Auto Show, Corvette ZR1, prototype, spy shots

The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is almost ready. The latest spy shots of what will be the last front-engine Corvette reveal a rather aggressive bodywork. It almost looks like the Corvette C7 R race car and that’s a good thing. The prototype seen here is still wrapped in camouflage, however it does give us a good view of the aero package and the various intakes on the car. The 2018 ZR1 will be the most track-focused C7 to date and will boast a supercharged V8 engine topping out at around…

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2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Sets Nurburgring Lap Time

October 25, 2016 Tushar Kelshikar Camaro ZL1, Nurburgring lap time, Shelby GT350R

Chevrolet has released a video of the 2017 Camaro ZL1 setting a Nurburgring lap time. The latest muscle car lapped the legendary track quicker than its closest rival- the Mustang GT350R. The folks at Chevrolet have been camping at Nurburgring since May 2016. The suspension and handling of the new Camaro ZL1 was fine tuned at the race track known for its highly technical corners, elevation changes and long straights. Sadly, one of the early prototypes was crashed while being driven at the limit of grip. Despite the setback, the…

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SCOOP: 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible Spotted

October 6, 2016October 6, 2016 Tushar Kelshikar Corvette ZR1, prototype, spy shots, ZR1 Convertible

The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will be the last of the front-engine generation before the mid-engine Corvette C8 takes over. The coupe will be followed by a ZR1 convertible as confirmed by these spy shots. We have published spy images of the C7 Corvette ZR1. This is however the first time a convertible has been spotted. Technically, it will be similar to the coupe but will get a folding fabric roof in place of the hard top. The ZR1 convertible gets a revised body kit designed in the wind tunnel. The…