Recently our company founder took a tire off from one of his cars to have it checked for a slow leak. However, once he arrived at the tire store, he was informed that the tire was more than six years old, and that it could not be serviced. Huh?
1960 24 Hours of Le Mans: A Corvette Racing Retrospective
For fans of Corvette Racing, 2010 marked a special occasion: the 50th anniversary of a Corvette’s first class win during the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. Three 1960 Corvettes were prepared and entered by privateer and racer Briggs Cunningham. Cunningham’s effort was not endorsed or funded at all by General Motors, as this was […]
2005-06 Corvette Steering Column Recall
GM is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 Corvettes produced between March 2004 and January 2006 that were equipped with a tilt and telescoping steering column (RPO N37). According to the notice, in rare cases, repeated movement of the column may cause a signal malfunction. If this occurs, a “SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM” will […]
C5 Production Numbers
In this article, we’re reviewing production numbers for the C5 Corvette, produced between 1997-2004. The development of this car and the engineers and stylists behind it are discussed in the book All Corvettes Are Red, a must-read for any C5 fan.
C4 Production Numbers
By the time 1982 rolled around, the C3 Corvette was 14 years old and the chassis that it was based on dated back to 1963. Needless to say, a lifetime for a chassis and body style. The Corvette team at GM was well aware of this, and had been working feverishly on the next generation […]
C1 Grille Teeth Manufacturing Process
In an earlier post, we discussed the first products ever offered by Corvette Central, the 1953-60 grille teeth. Although the original process has been enhanced with the addition of a state-of-the-art CNC machine and electronic controls for the die casting machine, the original dies from 1975 are still in use. Recently we had a chance to photograph the […]
Spring Tune Up Guide
For Corvette owners that live in the northern climates, the season of Spring is a cause for much celebration. The days are not only longer but also warmer, the rain has washed the last remnants of salt off of the roads, and thousands of Corvettes awaken from their hibernation with a rumble. Why not make […]
C3 Production Numbers
In this article, we’ll continue our look at Corvette production numbers through the generations with the 1968-1982 models. This 14-year time span was the longest for any Corvette generation to date. Corvette team designers did a commendable job freshening the car from it’s early “chrome bumper” stage from 1968-1972 periodically until the final, lower production […]
HVAC Odor Technical Service Bulletin
While we know it’s not the most exciting topic to discuss, we are aware of this issue through several Q&A magazine sections and forum postings. The problem centers on a musty odor coming from the vents whenever the A/C is activated. The odor seems to diminish after a short time, but recurs after the car […]
Corvette Racing’s contributions to the ZR1 and Z06
From a front splitter designed for improved high-speed down force to a rear-mounted battery for better weight distribution, engineers have been racing to make you a better Corvette. Click on the pic above for an expanded informative graphic depicting the eighteen different ways Corvette Racing’s engineering and development efforts trickle down to the ZR1 and […]