Specter Werkes has announced they’ll be revealing their Corvette GTR at the SEMA Motor Show next week.
The tuned car is based on the Corvette Z06 and boasts a monstrous 800 bhp. The GTR is powered by a 7.0-litre twin-turbocharged LS7 V8 from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. While details are limited we know that some performance goodies include a StopTech STR braking system (with six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers) and a Corsa exhaust with unique tips.
Specter Werkes has also paid attention to the styling of the supercar, the Corvette features an aggressive body kit, a matte black rear-end, and lightweight HRE CF40 carbon fiber wheels. Inside, the car is supplied with “Spinneybeck hand-tipped leather interior accents” among other special touches.
2010 Chevrolet Camaro prototype spy photo in Europe (copyright AUTOMEDIA)
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is off to an impressive start in the U.S., with inventories sold out in spite of the general economic slowdown. The resurrected muscle car will get the opportunity to repeat this success overseas, as GM has confirmed that the Camaro will be sold in Europe. No on-sale dates or pricing have been released.
Auto Motor und Sport reports that Jurgen Keller, general manager at Chevrolet Germany, confirmed GM’s plans to export the Camaro to Europe. Sale dates will likely be forthcoming as production catches up.
There’s no word as to which of the Camaro’s three available engines will make the leap across the Atlantic. In the U.S., the Camaro is available with a 304-horsepower 3.6 liter V6 and a choice of 400 or 426-horsepower 6.2 liter V8s, depending on transmission choice. GM’s fuel-saving Active Fuel Management is available on the 400-horse V8. The Camaro also sports a four-wheel independent suspension and available stability control. The ride and handling are uniquely American, a fact that will be considered a good thing to some European buyers and a bad thing to others.
Possible styling changes to meet Euro regulations have also not been discussed.
U.S. pricing for the Camaro starts at $23,040 for the V6 and $35,425 for the V8-powered SS. That’s about €16,400 and €25,215, respectively. GM has not yet released German or any other European pricing information for an exported Camaro.
Ahead of the North American International Auto Show, Chevy has introduced the all-new 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. After getting their bailout, the GM is trying to go back-to-business with the new crossover SUV’s official unveiling in Detroit next month.
Chevrolet puts a lot of emphasis on the fuel economy of this car, they claim to get 30 highway miles per gallon on the small engine, and 21 mpg in the city. The larger engine choice gets 25/18 mpg.
Sale starts mid-2009, and the all-new 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will be introduced at the first manufacturer’s press conference in Detroit, in January.
This is an amazingly funny video we found while browsing around on YouTube. A Chinese woman, now known as ‘Shanghai Lady’, sees that her Chevrolet Captiva is about to be towed away. First, she angrily confronts the tow driver but then decides to get into her vehicle and drives away - pulling the tow truck with her. You really need to watch this clip to get the full picture..
Jay Leno has acquired a new car, the 2009 Corvette ZR1. This video gives a quick tour and has some nice details to share about the car before taking it for a spin.
This is the most powerful Corvette yet, and if you’re a fan of the Corvette we recommend you watch this short video.
