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TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Corvette C8 Stingray goes on sale in SA: this is how much it costs
Available in both coupé and convertible body styles, the Stingray features a driver-focused cockpit equipped with a customisable digital instrument cluster, a 12.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless charging, 10-speaker Bose premium sound system and eight-way power-adjustable GT1 seats trimmed in Mulan leather. A reverse camera is also standard. Sold with a service plan and warranty, pricing for the Corvette Stingray starts at R3,700,000. For those seeking even more performance, CVH Auto Group has confirmed the 500kW Corvette Z06 will be introduced later.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Chevy Corvette Z06 Inventory Surges, Pushing Dealers to Offer Deep Discounts
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious Over 1,700 unsold Corvette Z06s now sit on dealer lots, prompting significant price cuts to move high-performance inventory. Just a year ago, Chevrolet dealers had waiting lists and soaring markups on the highly coveted Corvette Z06. Today, that script has flipped entirely. As of early August, more than 1,700 examples of the 2024 and 2025 Corvette Z06 remain unsold on dealer lots across the U.S., according to Chevrolet's online vehicle locator tool. The Z06 now represents the largest share of unsold Corvettes, outpacing even the Stingray and the hybrid E-Ray. Despite being hailed as a track-ready marvel with its 670-horsepower LT6 flat-plane-crank V8, the Z06 has hit a sales speed bump. Many of the cars listed are now being offered at or below MSRP, a striking reversal from the $20,000–$50,000 dealer markups seen during its launch window. In some cases, discounts exceed $10,000 on well-optioned trims, a development few anticipated for the high-performance halo car. The Z06's sudden overabundance reflects broader shifts in the enthusiast market. Inflation, high interest rates, and changing consumer priorities have softened demand for high-priced performance vehicles. Dealers, once holding out for top-dollar offers, are now eager to clear aging inventory before 2026 models arrive. The market correction has created a rare buying opportunity. With discounts and availability at record highs, buyers who were previously priced out can now shop Z06s on their terms. 'It's the best time in years to grab a Z06 without the headache of a bidding war,' one Michigan dealer commented. Whether this is a temporary glut or a lasting trend remains to be seen, but for now, the Z06 is finally a buyer's car—and Chevrolet showrooms are ready to make a deal.
TimesLIVE
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
The Chevrolet Corvette is now the fastest American car around the Nürburgring
The Chevrolet Corvette has made a strong showing at Germany's Nürburgring Nordschleife, with three models setting notable lap times around the fearsome 20.76km circuit. In a demonstration aimed at showcasing its performance credentials on one of the world's most demanding tracks, Chevrolet brought three production-spec Corvette variants, each piloted by a non-professional driver. The results offer a compelling snapshot of the brand's capabilities. The 500kW Corvette Z06, driven by Aaron Link, completed a lap in 7:11.826. Meanwhile, Brian Wallace clocked a 6:50.763 in the 782kW Corvette ZR1 — 2.691 seconds quicker than the 608kW Ford Mustang GTD managed in May. This makes it the fastest lap recorded at the Nordschleife by a vehicle from an American manufacturer. The standout performance came from Drew Cattell, a GM vehicle dynamics engineer, who recorded a 6:49.275 lap in the electrified, all-wheel drive 932kW Corvette ZR1X. According to Chevrolet, this is the fastest Nürburgring lap by a non-professional driver on the list of official records. It's also 0.053 seconds quicker than the time set by the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. All three Corvettes used were US production-spec models, with modifications limited to track-mandated safety equipment, including a roll hoop, full containment race seat, fire extinguisher and six-point harness. The lap times were recorded under the Prototype/Pre-Production category, as the ZR1 and ZR1X are not sold in Europe and the Z06 used was a North American variant. All three Corvettes used modifications limited to track-mandated safety equipment, including a roll hoop, full containment race seat, fire extinguisher, and six-point harness. Image: Supplied 'No car manufacturer has done a Nürburgring lap attempt like this before,' said GM president Mark Reuss. 'From development to production and now at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the Green Hell, we have shown there is no limit to what our GM engineers and vehicles can accomplish. These are the best Corvettes in history.'
Edmunds
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Edmunds
The New 2026 Maserati MCPura: Updates (Not So) Galore
The Maserati MC20 was a big risk for a brand undergoing a major rebirth. A $250,000 sports car made of carbon fiber is not the way to boost sales numbers. But Maserati has pressed on with its halo car, and for 2026, it has given us the new MC Pura, a car that it refers to as the literal manifestation of all things Maserati. The MC20 is by no means a low performer, but we know there's room for improvement. It was recently beaten in one of our Edmunds U-Drags races by the much less expensive Corvette Z06, so there was certainly something Maserati could do to boost performance. But that's not exactly what's happened here.
Car and Driver
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2026 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview The Corvette Z06 is what you would get if you sent America's sweetheart sports car to study abroad for a semester or two. Of course, it is star-spangled at its core, but its European influence is impossible to deny. With an 8500-rpm, 670-hp flat-plane-crank V-8 mounted amidships, the Z06 clearly spent some time with the Ferrari textbook, and its brilliantly sorted chassis is straight out of a Porsche lesson plan. As a result of the foreign education, the Z06 is just as equipped for a stunningly quick Nürburgring lap time as it is for a 10.5-second quarter-mile run. The Z06 also is more practical than you would think, thanks to its two trunks and comfortable interior. At nearly half the price of its stiffest foreign competition, the Z06 is a value world-beater. What's New for 2026? The biggest changes to the 2026 Z06 can be found in the cockpit. A new three-panel screen arrangement replaces the two-panel setup in last year's model. The digital instrument display measures 14.0 inches and is sandwiched by a 12.7-inch infotainment screen to its right and a 6.6-inch auxiliary display to its left. A carbon fiber surround for the instrument display is optional. Now gone is the bank of buttons and driver controls that existed on the spine of the console between the driver and passenger. Instead, the climate-control buttons have been relocated to a space below the central infotainment display, and the newly redesigned drive-mode selector is in line with the gear selector. To accentuate its reworked cabin, the Z06 is available with four new interior color schemes, including a Sky Cool and Medium Ash Gray with Habanero accents, Santorini Blue, Very Dark Atmosphere, and Ultimate Suede. Pricing and Which One to Buy The price of the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is expected to start around $118,000 and go up to $135,000 depending on the trim and options. 1LZ Coupe $118,000 (est) 2LZ Convertible $122,000 (est) 2LZ Coupe $127,000 (est) 2LZ Convertible $130,000 (est) 3LZ Coupe $132,000 (est) 3LZ Convertible $135,000 (est) 0 $50k $100k $150k $200k $250k Even with a six-figure-plus price tag, the Corvette Z06 is a relative performance bargain when compared with the exotic company it keeps. For less than $120,000 the base Z06 1LZ is capable of keeping pace with European near-supercars asking twice that much—and more. Therefore, we'd go with the base 1LZ Coupe to start, and then, if track days are on the agenda, add the firmer-riding Z07 Performance package, which adds track-tuned suspension, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, and ultra-grippy Michelin Pilot Cup 2R ZP track tires. Selecting this package also requires the high-downforce Carbon Aero package, which adds various carbon-fiber exterior elements, including a front splitter and a rear spoiler. You can also add the Carbon Aero package to the standard Z06, which comes with more street-friendly Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP tires and steel brakes. That's how we'd probably order ours because it's still track-capable. Engine, Transmission, and Performance If you've been following the C8 Corvette story for any length of time you've no doubt heard the term 'flat-plane crank' bandied about. You can read the intimate details here, but suffice to say its high-revving, naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 is good for 670 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Did we mention it revs to 8500 rpm and shrieks like the supercars it's trying to dethrone? We've written that, at wide-open throttle, the engine "sounds like a Ferrari 458 Italia that hit puberty." The unconventional V-8 hooks up to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. A set of wider, stickier tires and more powerful brakes help it corner harder and stop shorter than the standard Vette. Chevy has also transformed the chassis to ensure the Z06's performance advantages are most obvious at the racetrack. To enhance the track experience even further, a new PTM Pro setting has been added to the Z06's available drive modes, which turns off electronic stability control and traction control, while leaving ABS on for maximum driver engagement. To unlock its full potential, an optional Z07 package adds aerodynamic elements and further upgrades the brakes and tires. The car comes standard with 20-inch front and 21-inch rear forged aluminum wheels, but a set of lighter and stronger carbon-fiber rollers are optional. Dynamically speaking, the mid-engine Z06 is direct, tenacious, and sharp enough that you can cut yourself if you get in over your head. 0–60-MPH Times Performance is explosive: at our test track, the Z06 coupe blasted to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds and sailed through the quarter-mile mark in 10.5 seconds at 131 mph. The convertible Z06 needed just 0.1 second longer to reach 60 mph in our testing. We also tested a 2023 Corvette Z06 as part of a 0-to-150-to-0 speed test where it returned to a stop in just 22.5 seconds, beating its nemesis, a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, by almost two seconds. View Photos Marc Urbano | Car and Driver Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG While the EPA hasn't released any fuel economy information for the 2026 Z06 yet, the 2025 model earned ratings of 12 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 14 mpg combined. For more information about the Corvette's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo The mid-engine C8 Corvette remains a pure two-seater, and the futuristic interior comes outfitted in materials such as leather, real metal trim, and imitation suede; it even has a fancy stitched headliner. Speaking of the roof, it's removable on the coupe—one person can wrestle it off—just like with previous Corvettes, and it fits inside the trunk just aft of the engine compartment. The driver sits behind a squared-off steering wheel and a 14.0-inch reconfigurable gauge display; a 12.7-inch infotainment touchscreen is angled toward the driver for ease of use, and another 6.6-inch auxiliary display sits to the left of the digital gauge cluster. The interior design takes the driver-focused concept to the max, bisecting the cockpit with a wall-like separator between the driver and passenger. Climate control and drive-mode selection buttons are no longer located on the spine of that separator; the climate control switches now sit under the central infotainment display, and the drive-mode selector now rests ahead of the gear selector. Opting for the top 3LT package gets you upgraded materials, such as sewn leather on most interior surfaces, plus carbon-fiber trim. The Corvette's two trunk areas, one in the nose and the other behind the engine, offer a total of 13 cubic feet of storage space. Chevrolet says the Corvette can fit two sets of golf clubs stacked on top of each other in the rear compartment. In our testing, we were able to fit our test set of clubs easily, so Chevy's claim seems valid. When it came time to see if there was room for our carry-on-size suitcases, we were able to fit one in the Corvette's front trunk and two in the rear compartment. Chevrolet Infotainment and Connectivity The new Corvette uses a custom Chevrolet infotainment system, which features a 12.7-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth audio streaming, a 4G LTE mobile hotspot, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. It also features a wireless smartphone charger below the central infotainment screen. The system is easy to use and quick to respond to commands. Safety and Driver-Assistance Features The Corvette comes with several driver-assistance features as standard, but others, including blind-spot monitoring, cost extra. For more information about the Corvette's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include: Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist Available blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert Warranty and Maintenance Coverage While its performance is amazing, the Corvette's warranty coverage is strictly average. At least the first maintenance service is covered at no cost. Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles Complimentary maintenance is covered for the first visit
