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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Automotive
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GM Slaps The C8 Corvette ZR1 With A One Year Retention Policy
Read the full story on The Auto Wire Flipping, or buying a new car only to turn around an immediately sell it to someone else with a big markup, is a problem GM is trying to combat with a new retention policy for the C8 Corvette ZR1. Just like when the C8 Z06 first came out, buyers will be required to keep the vehicle for at least a year before selling it or face the consequences. Not everyone is a fan of this Corvette YouTuber Rick Conti, who works for a Chevrolet dealership, posted a copy of the now-infamous C8 ZR1 Corvette retention letter in a recent video. Right off the bat, he notes the letter slaps a retention period not only on ZR1 owners but also E-Ray and Z06 buyers. For the ZR1, the retention policy is one year, while it's just six months for the E-Ray and Z06. Violators might not be able to place future reservations for certain high-demand models from GM, including Corvettes. If that's not enough to scare people from flipping their new Corvette, GM says it will void the bumper-to-bumper, powertrain, sheet metal, tire, accessory, and electric vehicle propulsion warranties for the sports car. Yikes! That second one is incentive for someone to not buy a ZR1, Z06, or E-Ray C8 Corvette too soon after the first owner takes delivery or they could be facing big repairs not covered under warranty. Conti says owners sign this retention letter when they take delivery of the car. Some might be caught unaware this is even a thing, so we wonder if they'll refuse to sign and take the 'Vette. Not everyone believes this will stop flippers from doing what they do best, pumping up prices for the high-demand ZR1. They also point out it won't keep dealers from marking up way beyond MSRP for these certain Corvette models. Interestingly, Conti points out a problem we didn't even think about but know it happens. Some buyers will purchase a vehicle under their name, then later for tax or legal purposes transfer title to their company. That move would count as violating the retention policy, voiding the warranty on a ZR1, Z06, or E-Ray even though the car in practice didn't actually change hands. What do you think of GM's retention policy for the C8 Corvette ZR1? Does it go too far? Does it not do enough? Image via Chevrolet Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Automotive
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Chevy Says Corvette ZR1 Still On Track, Despite Customer Concerns
The Chevrolet faithful have been excited at the potential performance of a C8 Corvette ZR1 for years — even before the car was publicly announced. That excitement surely didn't lessen when we learned the sports car would arrive with 1064 hp, and only grew after the car started popping off lap records left and right. Yet with production of the mid-engine monster slated to start soon, some buyers are seeing their excitement wane over an alleged issue with the supercar slayer's carbon fiber aero package. There's a history here: General Motors hasn't had the most successful experience with C8 Corvettes and carbon fiber hardware. Back in 2020, Stingray buyers were frustrated to learn that the visible carbon ground effects option was being axed for the entire first model year. Similar visual carbon packages were an inconsistent issue for the Z06 and E-Ray up through last year. Unfortunately, fans allege the issue isn't totally solved yet as we approach the ZR1's start of production. That's a mite problematic, as the carbon fiber High Wing Package is fundamental to the ZR1's on-track capabilities. The potential issues were first raised by the dedicated folks over at the Mid Engine Corvette Forum. Last week, a number of customers were notified that their order status had changed within GM's internal system to Status 3000, which denotes a car that has been accepted for production. This led to customers being contacted by the National Corvette Museum with details related to the optional special delivery program, as well as general dealer check-ins on the status of the cars. A number of customers went to the forum to spread word about the potential aero hangups, as dealers had informed them that the parts were constrained. There was understandable outcry from fans, with some forum users even claiming that they'd forgo their order without the aero package available. Within a few days, however, all of those cars were placed back on Status 2000, code for when GM has accepted an order, but hasn't approved it for production just yet. Chevrolet spokesperson Trevor Thompkins claims that the status change was never intended to happen at that time, which is responsible for some of the confusion. 'There's definitely a lot of excitement and anticipation around this carbon aero package in general,' Thompkins told R&T. 'So we're doing everything that we can to be ready for start of production so that we can meet customer demands for it." "And I know you're seeing some things out about the dealer order submission process and things like that. You know where the cars are at right now, at [status] 2000, that's where they're supposed to be. You may have seen some things about them jumping to [status] 3000 and coming back down. That was a glitch, essentially, in our system. So orders are where they're supposed to be. We have not started production, that's the most important part, but we're still on track for Q2, which is what we've been saying.' Thanks to the team at CorvetteBlogger, we also know that GM at one point was targeting ZR1 production weeks in Bowling Green to start as of April 28. Following the status change back to 2000, the timeline was rolled back. The site's sources claim GM is delaying the start of production in an attempt to source more high wing, to meet customer demand. 'We keep our dealers up to date as best we can, and once there's additional updates and we're ready to start producing then, of course, our dealers will be the first to know, and they'll be able to work it through with their customers,' said Thompkins. 'But that'll come, in time, when we're ready to move toward that next step.' For now, Chevrolet's official position is that everything is still on track with the ZR1. Here's hoping that the carbon fiber situation is something the team behind the Corvette can work out once and for all. In the meantime, if you happen to have a ZR1 order on the books, we'd love to hear how your experience has been, so feel free to reach out to us at pitches@ or leave a comment below. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Automotive
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The Fighter Jet-Inspired Mxtrem Automobil Maverick in Photos
More from Robb Report This All-Electric Chevy Blazer Prototype Is a 1,300 HP Ode to NASCAR The New Chevrolet C8 Corvette ZR1 Keeps Setting New Speed Records The First C8 Corvette ZR1 Just Sold for $3.7 Million Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article. The exterior The exterior The exterior The interior The exterior The exterior
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Automotive
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The C8 Corvette ZR1 Just Keeps Winning
Read the full story on Backfire News The new C8 Corvette ZR1 is quite the machine that just keeps on winning, despite the shrieks of Europeans and diehard Blue Oval fans. It's a legitimate supercar from America that can hit 233 mph while also carving through some of the fastest tracks in this country, setting record times. This has been done over and over without professional racecar drivers behind the wheel, which is even more total, the C8 ZR1 has racked up five lap records at four separate facilities with four different GM employees behind the wheel and the ZTK Performance Package installed. More records might be coming, but for now this is an excellent start, proving the newest Corvette model should be taken seriously as a track weapon. The ZR1's first record lap was set at Watkins Glen in Upstate New York on the Watkins Glen Long Course. Behind the wheel was Lead Performance Engineer for Chassis Controls, Bill Wise. Even though he's not a NASCAR or IndyCar driver, he smoked the previous record at a scorching 1:52.7. Watch his run for yourself. Next up is Road America in Wisconsin, where Lead Vehicle Dynamics Engineer Brian Wallace carved through the turns and blasted down the straightaways to set a new record of 2:08.6. Road Atlanta was the venue for the third track record. Lead Development Engineer Chris Barber, who again isn't a professional racer, was behind the wheel, crossing the finish line in 1:22.8. That's fast. Finally, Global Vehicle Performance Manager Aaron Link went to Viriginia International Raceway and set two lap records. The first one was for the Full Course at a scorching 1:47.7. Then he whipped through the Grand Course in 2:32.3. Anticipation for the C8 Corvette ZR1 has been high, but these lap records speak volumes about how worth the wait the American supercar has been. We wonder what kinds of times professional drivers could set on the same tracks with a ZR1 running the ZTK Performance Package. Maybe some new records will be set when they do? Image via Chevrolet
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Automotive
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New Chevy Corvette ZR1 Can't Stop Breaking Records
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Chevrolet's upcoming C8 Corvette ZR1 has raised the performance bar yet again, setting lap records at five different race tracks across the United States. The supercharged sports car, the most powerful Corvette ever built, continues to redefine American performance standards. The automaker confirmed that a pre-production ZR1, equipped with the ZTK Performance Package, conquered top-tier circuits with new record times, showcasing its blistering speed and precision engineering. Four Chevrolet engineers piloted the vehicle across the five courses, each securing a new fastest lap. Bill Wise, Chevy's lead performance engineer, kicked off the record spree at Watkins Glen International in New York, where he completed the long course in 1:52.6. Brian Wallace, lead vehicle dynamics engineer, followed with a 2:08.6 run at Wisconsin's Road America. Development engineer Chris Barber then made headlines with a 1:22.8 lap at Road Atlanta. The final two records were set by global vehicle performance manager Aaron Link, who conquered Virginia International Raceway's full course in 1:47.7 and the grand course in 2:32.3. 'We knew the car had the capability, but breaking these records confirmed just how far we've pushed the C8 ZR1,' Barber said. 'It wasn't just about beating the times—it was about obliterating them.' Powered by a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged flat-plane-crank V-8, the ZR1 boasts an astounding 1,064 horsepower and a top speed of 233 mph, making it the fastest production Corvette ever. The ZTK package further enhances performance with a high-downforce rear wing and advanced aerodynamic elements. Production of the C8 ZR1 is set to begin this spring, with deliveries expected later this year. The model will start at $174,995, cementing its place as a premier supercar contender. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
