1. The Car Itself, The Corvette
1.1. Specs
1.1.1. Front Engine
1.1.2. Rear Drive
1.1.3. Sports Car
1.1.4. Layout
1.1.4.1. FR layout (1953–1982)
1.1.4.2. FMR layout (1984–present)
1.2. Da Corvette is widely know for its performance and distinctive plastic, either fiberglass or composite, bodywork.
1.3. History
1.3.1. Production
1.3.1.1. in 1953, when GM executives were looking to a name the new Chevrolet sports car, assistant director for the Public Relations department, Myron Scott, suggested Corvette after the small, maneuverable, warship, the name was approved
1.3.1.2. The forst model was a convertible and was introduced at the GM Motorama Show, New York in 1953 as a concept. 10 years later it came in coupé and convertible style
1.3.1.3. The car has gone through 7 differnt generations
1.3.1.3.1. First generation (C1; 1953–1962)
1.3.1.3.2. Second generation (C2; 1963–1967)
1.3.1.3.3. Third generation (C3; 1968–1982)
1.3.1.3.4. Fourth generation (C4; 1984–1996)
1.3.1.3.5. Fifth generation (C5; 1997–2004)
1.3.1.3.6. Sixth generation (C6; 2005–2013)
1.3.1.3.7. Seventh generation (C7; 2014–present)
1.3.2. The Corvette has since become widely known as "America's Sports Car."
1.3.3. Automotive News said that after 'starring' in the early 1960s television show "Route 66", the Corvette became synonymous with freedom and adventure," ultimately becoming both "the most successful concept car in history and the most popular sports car in history.
1.4. Racing
1.4.1. C5-R
1.4.1.1. In 1960, three C-1 Corvettes were race modified and entered in the Endurance race, "24 Hours of Le Mans" by team owner Briggs Cunningham. The cars were numbered #1, #2 and #3 cars in the race. The number #3 car was driven by John Fitch and Bob Grossman and it finished in eighth place overall, but it had won the big bore GT class.
1.4.1.2. The Chevrolet Corvette C5-R is a grand touring racing car built by Pratt & Miller and General Motors for competition in endurance racing.
1.4.1.3. The car is based on the C5 generation of the Corvette, yet is designed purely for motorsports It became one of the most dominant cars in GT categories, with wins at,
1.4.1.3.1. "24 Hours of Daytona",
1.4.1.3.2. "12 Hours of Sebring",
1.4.1.3.3. "24 Hours of Le Mans",
1.4.1.3.4. "The American Le Mans Series"
1.4.1.4. The Corvette C5-Rs debuted in 1999 and continues to be raced to this day, although the C5-R has effectively been replaced by the Corvette C6.R.
1.4.2. C6.R
1.4.2.1. Varients
1.4.2.1.1. C6.R GT1 (Z06)
1.4.2.1.2. C6.R GT2 (ZR1)
1.4.3. C7.R
1.4.3.1. In 2014, "Corvette Racing" introduced the new C7.R to coincide with the launch of the seventh-generation C7 Corvette.
1.4.3.2. The car made its on track debut at the 2013 Rolex Motorsports Reunion
1.4.3.3. The Car participated in the 2014 "Roar" Before the Rolex 24, to prepare for the 2014 United Sports Car Championship
2. Car Brand
2.1. Chevrolet
2.1.1. It was started on November 3, 1911, 107 years ago, as the Chevrolet Motor Car Company . It is an American automobile division of the American manufacturer General Motors (GM).
2.1.1.1. It was founded by
2.1.1.1.1. Louis Chevrolet
2.1.1.1.2. William C. Durant
2.1.2. In Australia, Chevrolet is represented by its Australian subsidiary, Holden
3. My favorite model is the 2019 Corvette Stingray
3.1. specs
3.1.1. Engine 6.2LV-8
3.1.2. Seating 2 Passengers
3.1.3. Transmission 7-speed manual
3.1.4. Power 460 HP @ 6000 rpm
3.1.5. Drivetrain rear-wheel