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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
C4 Corvette ZR-1 Rescued After 20 Years in English Backyard, Brought Back to Life
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious After sitting idle for two decades, a rare 1990 Corvette ZR-1 is revived in the UK, showcasing its Lotus-engineered power and historic legacy. In the latest episode of The Late Brake Show, host Jonny Smith uncovers a rare gem: a 1990 Corvette ZR-1 that spent 20 years gathering dust in an English backyard. This unique C4-generation Corvette, once the pinnacle of American sports car engineering, had been parked for decades by its owner, a Corvette enthusiast named Will, until two collectors decided to bring it back to life. Back in 1990, Chevrolet launched the Corvette ZR-1 as its most powerful sports car, designed to rival Ferraris and Porsches but at half the price. The ZR-1's secret weapon was its engine—a dual-overhead-cam, 32-valve, aluminum-block LT5, engineered by none other than Lotus. GM had purchased Lotus and tapped into their expertise for the ZR-1, outsourcing the LT5's design to the British engineering powerhouse. Due to Lotus's limited production capacity, manufacturing was handed over to Mercury Marine, an unlikely partner whose precise craftsmanship made the LT5 an exceptional engine. Early models packed 375 horsepower, while later ZR-1s pushed 405 hp, offering a driving experience unlike any Corvette before it. Beyond its engine, the ZR-1 was fitted with high-performance components like the Bilstein FX3 suspension, originally seen on the Porsche 959 and modified by the Lotus F1 team. Enhanced brakes and exclusive Goodyear Eagle tires made the ZR-1 a powerful and precise road machine. However, despite its prowess, this particular ZR-1 ended up in the backyard of a Corvette-loving English farmer. Life's responsibilities and lack of time relegated the car to a stationary display until its recent rescue. In the episode, Smith and the car's new owners work to revive the ZR-1, sharing stories with Will about its history and significance. This iconic American sports car, reborn in the English countryside, reminds us of the unique global collaboration behind its creation and the enduring appeal of the Corvette ZR-1. As it roars back to life, this classic car finds new appreciation, far from its original American home.
Miami Herald
a day ago
- Miami Herald
Man shot dead by deputy after traffic stop had gun, released video shows
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office on Monday released body camera footage of a June traffic stop that escalated to a chase and gunfire, leading to the death of a 24-year-old man. On June 17, deputies with the Robbery Intervention Detail tried to pull over Kristofer Lazaro Laboy in the area of Northwest 66th Street and 22nd Avenue for having dark tints on his yellow Corvette, the sheriff's office said. That led to a chase — and deputy Kelvin Cox, a 23-year veteran officer, opened fire, striking Laboy, who had hopped out of the Corvette armed. READ MORE: Deputy shoots, kills armed man after 'simple traffic stop' goes wrong, MDSO says Laboy died at the scene, and no one else was injured. Cox has been placed on administrative duty, as is the policy of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting. 'While a thorough investigation by [FDLE] is still underway, releasing this footage ensures everyone sees the sequence of events as they unfolded,' Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said in a statement. 'Regardless of the outcome, my commitment is clear, to be transparent with our community, to hold ourselves to the highest standards, and to continue working every day to earn and maintain your trust. In the body cam footage, a deputy is heard shouting, 'Put the gun down' seconds before about six gunshots ring out. The deputy told Laboy, who was lying on the grass, to 'drop the f------ gun.' The weapon, a Sig Sauer P320 that had a round in the chamber, was seen on the grass next to Laboy's hand. Another deputy then placed Laboy's hands behind his back. After searching Laboy's Corvette, deputies found a bag of marijuana and multiple bottles of promethazine, a prescription medication sometimes used to manufacture drugs, the sheriff's office said Monday. The released footage also included video from a helicopter that was assisting deputies in tracking down Laboy's Corvette. The video captured Laboy speeding away, but ultimately driving into a dead-end street in an apartment community in the area of Northwest Fourth Court and Northwest 85th Street, just a mile away from where the pursuit began. Deputies pulled in behind the Corvette, blocking Laboy from driving backward.
STV News
2 days ago
- STV News
Search for missing man last seen walking in the Highlands in the early hours
Police are searching for a man from England who has gone missing in the Highlands. Ronald Windle was last seen around 2am on Sunday in the vicinity of Fort George in Ardersier. The 54-year-old's whereabouts are currently unknown, and concerns are growing among his family and friends. Ronald is described as a white, English male, around 5ft 8ins in height. He has thinning grey/white hair. At the time of his disappearance, he is believed to have been wearing a black T-shirt featuring a Corvette logo and black jeans. Police are urging anyone who might have seen him walking towards in Inverness to get in touch. Acting police sergeant Stuart Mackenzie of Burnett Police Station in Inverness said: 'Ronald has now been missing for a number of hours, and we are increasingly concerned for his welfare. 'We are appealing particularly to motorists who were in the Fort George or A96 areas, and who may have dashcam footage, to get in touch. 'If you saw a man matching Ronald's description walking in the direction of Inverness, please contact us. 'We currently have a number of police resources deployed in the area, and public assistance could be vital in helping us locate Ronald.' Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting incident number PS20250727- 1809' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Second Corvette EV concept debuts with California styling
The second of three electric Chevrolet Corvette concepts has surfaced, although GM is very keen to point out that this car in no way previews a Corvette EV. While the first electric Corvette concept, which debuted in April, came from the company's design team in the UK, the latest hails from GM's Advanced Design studios in Pasadena, on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Although there are no details about where the concept's motors are located, the California Corvette concept, as it's known, sticks to the mid-engine supercar design template. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Compared to the current mid-engine 'C8' Corvette, the California Corvette pushes the styling boundaries a little further. The base of the windscreen, for example, sits above the front the axle line. The front-hinged canopy is said to make ingress and egress easier, and can also be taken off to transform the concept into an open-air track car. Despite the concept being nearly 2.2m wide, the cabin is snug. Inspired by the bisected design of the C8's interior, the California has barely any buttons with most of the controls located in the touchscreen in the steering wheel hub. The car's body is designed around an "assumed" T-shaped primastic battery pack that's said to allow for a lower seating position, and better airflow around and through the vehicle. Other aero pieces include an active spoiler and air brake. The concept rides on 21-inch wheels up front, and 22-inch rims at the rear. At just 1051mm tall and 2183mm wide, the California concept is considerably wider than the standard eighth-generation Corvette Stingray, which is 1234mm tall and 1933mm wide. In length (4669mm) and wheelbase (2767mm), the concept car is about 40mm longer than the Stingray. According to Chevrolet there is "no production intent behind this design study". Recent rumblings from GM indicate an all-electric Corvette is off the table in the immediate future. Tony Roma, lead engineer for GM Performance, told Autocar at the launch of the Corvette ZR1X, an electric Corvette couldn't be just about performance numbers, and would have to be "engaging" and centred around the "art of driving". "We're not going to do an electric version of this car just to do it. That would defeat the entire purpose," he continued. MORE: Everything Chevrolet Corvette Content originally sourced from: The second of three electric Chevrolet Corvette concepts has surfaced, although GM is very keen to point out that this car in no way previews a Corvette EV. While the first electric Corvette concept, which debuted in April, came from the company's design team in the UK, the latest hails from GM's Advanced Design studios in Pasadena, on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Although there are no details about where the concept's motors are located, the California Corvette concept, as it's known, sticks to the mid-engine supercar design template. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Compared to the current mid-engine 'C8' Corvette, the California Corvette pushes the styling boundaries a little further. The base of the windscreen, for example, sits above the front the axle line. The front-hinged canopy is said to make ingress and egress easier, and can also be taken off to transform the concept into an open-air track car. Despite the concept being nearly 2.2m wide, the cabin is snug. Inspired by the bisected design of the C8's interior, the California has barely any buttons with most of the controls located in the touchscreen in the steering wheel hub. The car's body is designed around an "assumed" T-shaped primastic battery pack that's said to allow for a lower seating position, and better airflow around and through the vehicle. Other aero pieces include an active spoiler and air brake. The concept rides on 21-inch wheels up front, and 22-inch rims at the rear. At just 1051mm tall and 2183mm wide, the California concept is considerably wider than the standard eighth-generation Corvette Stingray, which is 1234mm tall and 1933mm wide. In length (4669mm) and wheelbase (2767mm), the concept car is about 40mm longer than the Stingray. According to Chevrolet there is "no production intent behind this design study". Recent rumblings from GM indicate an all-electric Corvette is off the table in the immediate future. Tony Roma, lead engineer for GM Performance, told Autocar at the launch of the Corvette ZR1X, an electric Corvette couldn't be just about performance numbers, and would have to be "engaging" and centred around the "art of driving". "We're not going to do an electric version of this car just to do it. That would defeat the entire purpose," he continued. MORE: Everything Chevrolet Corvette Content originally sourced from: The second of three electric Chevrolet Corvette concepts has surfaced, although GM is very keen to point out that this car in no way previews a Corvette EV. While the first electric Corvette concept, which debuted in April, came from the company's design team in the UK, the latest hails from GM's Advanced Design studios in Pasadena, on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Although there are no details about where the concept's motors are located, the California Corvette concept, as it's known, sticks to the mid-engine supercar design template. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Compared to the current mid-engine 'C8' Corvette, the California Corvette pushes the styling boundaries a little further. The base of the windscreen, for example, sits above the front the axle line. The front-hinged canopy is said to make ingress and egress easier, and can also be taken off to transform the concept into an open-air track car. Despite the concept being nearly 2.2m wide, the cabin is snug. Inspired by the bisected design of the C8's interior, the California has barely any buttons with most of the controls located in the touchscreen in the steering wheel hub. The car's body is designed around an "assumed" T-shaped primastic battery pack that's said to allow for a lower seating position, and better airflow around and through the vehicle. Other aero pieces include an active spoiler and air brake. The concept rides on 21-inch wheels up front, and 22-inch rims at the rear. At just 1051mm tall and 2183mm wide, the California concept is considerably wider than the standard eighth-generation Corvette Stingray, which is 1234mm tall and 1933mm wide. In length (4669mm) and wheelbase (2767mm), the concept car is about 40mm longer than the Stingray. According to Chevrolet there is "no production intent behind this design study". Recent rumblings from GM indicate an all-electric Corvette is off the table in the immediate future. Tony Roma, lead engineer for GM Performance, told Autocar at the launch of the Corvette ZR1X, an electric Corvette couldn't be just about performance numbers, and would have to be "engaging" and centred around the "art of driving". "We're not going to do an electric version of this car just to do it. That would defeat the entire purpose," he continued. MORE: Everything Chevrolet Corvette Content originally sourced from: The second of three electric Chevrolet Corvette concepts has surfaced, although GM is very keen to point out that this car in no way previews a Corvette EV. While the first electric Corvette concept, which debuted in April, came from the company's design team in the UK, the latest hails from GM's Advanced Design studios in Pasadena, on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Although there are no details about where the concept's motors are located, the California Corvette concept, as it's known, sticks to the mid-engine supercar design template. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Compared to the current mid-engine 'C8' Corvette, the California Corvette pushes the styling boundaries a little further. The base of the windscreen, for example, sits above the front the axle line. The front-hinged canopy is said to make ingress and egress easier, and can also be taken off to transform the concept into an open-air track car. Despite the concept being nearly 2.2m wide, the cabin is snug. Inspired by the bisected design of the C8's interior, the California has barely any buttons with most of the controls located in the touchscreen in the steering wheel hub. The car's body is designed around an "assumed" T-shaped primastic battery pack that's said to allow for a lower seating position, and better airflow around and through the vehicle. Other aero pieces include an active spoiler and air brake. The concept rides on 21-inch wheels up front, and 22-inch rims at the rear. At just 1051mm tall and 2183mm wide, the California concept is considerably wider than the standard eighth-generation Corvette Stingray, which is 1234mm tall and 1933mm wide. In length (4669mm) and wheelbase (2767mm), the concept car is about 40mm longer than the Stingray. According to Chevrolet there is "no production intent behind this design study". Recent rumblings from GM indicate an all-electric Corvette is off the table in the immediate future. Tony Roma, lead engineer for GM Performance, told Autocar at the launch of the Corvette ZR1X, an electric Corvette couldn't be just about performance numbers, and would have to be "engaging" and centred around the "art of driving". "We're not going to do an electric version of this car just to do it. That would defeat the entire purpose," he continued. MORE: Everything Chevrolet Corvette Content originally sourced from:
CNA
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CNA
The iconic Corvette is in Singapore and you can catch the Stingray at this pop-up
You've seen it in Knight Rider and Miami Vice – if you were a kid in the '80s, that is. Now here's your chance to catch the iconic Corvette up close in person as the legendary American sports car brand makes its Singapore debut at a week-long launch pop-up in Ion Orchard from Jul 28 to Aug 3. For the first time in history, Corvette will finally arrive on our shores, as Alpine Motors has been appointed the exclusive dealer for General Motors, which manufactures the celebrated two-door, two-seater sports cars under the Chevrolet marque. The Corvette showroom will also open on Jul 28 (Mon) at 1 Commonwealth Lane, where the first model – the Corvette Stingray – will be available for purchase in limited units. 'Singapore is a highly advanced market with consumers who understand and appreciate the latest technology and innovation in the auto sector, so General Motors is launching in Singapore to further expand our global presence and offer our brands and products in key markets around the world,' said Hector Villarreal, president and managing director of General Motors Asia Pacific, in an exclusive interview with CNA Luxury ahead of the launch. As one of the world's most celebrated sports cars with a racing pedigree spanning victories at Le Mans, Daytona and more, Corvette also has the distinction of being the longest continuously produced passenger car nameplate in world history over 70 years. The brand has been growing its international footprint in recent years and the Singapore launch follows on the heels of Corvette's entry into new markets such as Europe, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, with right-hand drive vehicles specifically built for these markets at Corvette's plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. 'We are so excited to see Corvettes on the roads in Singapore – it will be a truly iconic sight,' shared Villarreal. AN AMERICAN ICON UNMATCHED IN HISTORY Inspired by Formula One racing and F-22 and F-35 fighter jets, the Stingray's distinctive design and canopy-forward stance embodies Corvette's racing pedigree; a striking articulation of how every curve is engineered to exude performance. 'The Corvette Stingray is a modern expression of an American icon that we believe customers in Singapore will love,' said Villarreal. 'It is a beautiful, sculpted car that makes a daring statement with aerodynamics and a gorgeous functional form.' Its low, wide stance and sleek coupe profile hints at high-performance and razor-sharp handling, with this 6.2-litre V8 unleashing 495 horsepower and galloping from 0-100km/h in a blistering 2.9 seconds. Top speed? A mind-bending 312 km/h. Inside, the driver-centric cockpit embraces the driver like in a fighter jet, crafted with premium materials plus a Bose sound system for entertainment. The vehicle is also equipped with an industry-pioneering Performance Data Recorder, an onboard advanced driving analysis tool that records for both circuit and point-to-point road courses. In true sports car fashion, a lightweight, 3.2mm-thick glass panel on the rear hatch shows off the engine bay, while spacious dual trunks at the rear are designed to hold luggage or up to two sets of golf clubs – a welcome rarity in high-performance vehicles such as this. Now for car enthusiasts looking to be part of this history-making moment and owning one of the first Corvettes available in Singapore, the Stingray is priced at S$648,000 (without COE), with the Z51 Performance Package available as standard. It features a track-tuned suspension, performance exhausts, larger brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP summer tires, and other upgrades designed for peak performance. 'What I really like about Corvette is that it is not an everyday car,' said Villarreal. 'I have driven previous models during my tenure with General Motors and they were all designed for the track but the Stingray is different – it is a mid engine supercar that is not only incredible to drive on the track, but also amazing to drive on the road. It outshines its competitors on the road and on the track, and its performance is unmatched to any Corvette in our history,' he explained.
