We pick back up the action along the banks of the mighty Mississippi for part two of our Colorfest car show coverage. The Colorfest car show means the year is slowing down but don’t worry we have plenty of good things to come this winter. However let’s focus on now so hit the jump for more muscle car goodness from the Colorfest.
Oct 24
Louisiana Colorfest Part 2
Oct 24
The new 6.2L LT1 V8 powering the C7 Corvette
Chevy's outgoing LS3 engine
We might as well call this Corvette week. Today Chevy announced the details of what will power the new 2014 C7 Corvette. The base model C7 will get a small block 6.2L engine called the LT1. Not to be confused with the old LT1 that powered Camaros and Vettes of old.
Chevy says the engine produces 450hp and 450 torque with direct injection and continuously variable timing. A dry sump oiling system will be optional, but the engine comes standard with a wet system. Premium fuel is recommended but not required.
They also say the new power plant is quite small and light compared to the competition. In fact the new LT1 is 40lbs lighter then BMWs V8. That pretty much keeps in tradition with the LSx series of engines. The engine will also be produced at the Tonawanda plant which is really no surprise since GM has spend a huge amount of money modernizing the plant in the last few years.
Source: Chevy
Oct 23
First C7 Corvette teaser video
Last week we showed you the new C7 Corvette logo. This week Chevy has released the first teaser video of the Vette. You can see it after the jump. What we see in the video is some sort of shark gills probably for extracting air from the hood or maybe the wheel arches, the mirrors which look a little thinner, and a quick flash of the hood. Admittedly the video doesn’t give us much details but it does get us pumped up for the Detroit Auto Show debut.
Oct 23
Chevy performance set for Sema
SEMA has over the years gone from being a place for aftermarket companies to show off their goodies to a place where the big auto makers come to show concepts, aftermarket packages, and other product releases. You might remember a few weeks ago we took a look at what Chrysler had to offer. This week it is Chevrolet’s turn and they are packing some performance heat.
Oct 22
Reefton Spur Run, Victoria, Australia
During a recent drive day with World Car Reviews / Blacksands Racing, we took a trip around the Upper Yarra Valley region of Victoria, Australia. During the drive, we went up The Reefton Spur. This is my in-car footage of that portion of the trip.