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Miami Herald
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Green-on-green 1971 Chevrolet Corvette LS6 convertible heads to auction
Today's Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X have taken "America's sports car" to new performance heights, but in the waning days of the golden age of muscle cars, enthusiasts were being catered to with cars like this 1971 Corvette convertible with the legendary LS6 big-block V8. Part of Mecum Auctions' 2025 Monterey Car Week sale, this car is one of just 50 LS6 convertibles built (plus 138 coupes), according to the auction house. That engine is numbers-matching, and the car wears a distinctive combination of Brands Hatch Green paint and a green leather interior, which should help it stand out among the many desirable lots at the various Car Week auctions. By the turn of the decade, the muscle car boom of the 1960s was on borrowed time. Rising insurance rates and gas prices were on the horizon, making 1971 more or less the end of an era. But it was also the year the Corvette got the LS6, which had debuted in 454-cubic-inch form in the Chevelle for the 1970 model year as Chevy's ultimate big-block engine. In the Corvette, the LS6 was rated at 425 horsepower-down 25 hp from the Chevelle due to a lower 9.0:1 compression ratio-and 475 lb-ft of torque. Car and Driver published a zero to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 13.8 seconds in its June 1971 issue. Those numbers aren't that remarkable today, but they were seismic in 1971. This car has a Muncie M22 "Rock Crusher" four-speed manual transmission and an optional Positraction limited-slip differential with a 4.11:1 ratio, plus power brakes, the F41 HD suspension, and an upgraded ZR2 radiator. It also has a removable hardtop in the grained black vinyl typical of the 1970s. In 1971 the LS6 option cost $1,221 over the Corvette's $5,496 base price, according to Mecum. That made it a fairly costly option, contributing to the low production run of just 188 LS6 Corvettes, including both coupes and convertibles. In addition to its rarity, this convertible shows just 29,889 miles on its odometer and appears to be in good condition. However, the listing claims it's being sold with the original whitewall tires (on 15-inch Rally wheels), which would obviously need to be replaced to make this car a driver. It's likely the person pays the estimated $90,000-$100,000 Mecum expects this car to sell for will stash it away to wait for its value to appreciate more, however. That estimated price range is a relative bargain for a classic Corvette in a desirable spec. A C7 ZR1 recently went up for sale with an asking price of $185,000, for example. That's perhaps due to the number of low-volume performance versions of the Corvette that Chevrolet built over the years. For example, even within the same time period as this LS6 car, Chevy offered the race-bred L88 option as well. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
7NEWS
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
MG's new premium EVs may not be MGs for long
MG is launching a pair of more premium electric vehicles (EVs) from another SAIC Motor brand, but this may be spun off into a separate premium arm in Australia, too. Established over four years ago as a joint venture between SAIC Motor and the Alibaba Group, with the latter providing much of the software, IM Motors sits above MG, LDV/Maxus and Roewe in the SAIC Motor empire. But in Australia, the brand is being launched as more of a sub-brand, officially titled IM Presented by MG Motor. The two IM vehicles are being sold as the MG IM5 and MG IM6, and even feature an MG Motor badge on their tailgates. Selling them in MG showrooms – where they won't be the only premium product anyway, following the launch of the Cyberster – allows the company to bring them in at a more tempting price. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. 'From my point of view, every coin has two sides. If we want to build the brand independently, we have a calculation – maybe each car, we'll add extra, maybe 10 to 15,000 AUD for the car because you need to build the showroom, you need to hire the sales consultants, you need to build the stock, all the things,' said Xu Chenyang, IM Motors Area General Manager for Australia. By leveraging MG's existing dealer network, then, the company can bring vehicles to market at a more affordable price. 'From my point of view, it's the best choice for the customer,' said Mr Xu. But that doesn't meet IM vehicles will be sold in MG showrooms forever. There's already talk of separating the brand. 'IM in Australia, and [MG Motor Australia CEO Peter Ciao] wants for the future, is a separate brand. Just in the very beginning, we're in the same showroom, with the sales volume for a while. He's willing to separate into two networks,' said Mr Xu, stopping short of confirming the specific sales targets the IM5 and IM6 need to meet for this to happen. 'It's just like the very beginning [of] Lexus and Toyota, sometimes they are also in the same showroom, but when the sales volumes [went up] they separated.' Another comparison can be drawn, this time with Hyundai's Genesis brand. Initially, Hyundai sold a vehicle called the Genesis, before it established Genesis as a standalone brand; that Hyundai Genesis sedan subsequently became the Genesis G80. Mr Xu said in China, where IM has a separate dealer network, its biggest competitors are Tesla and Zeekr. But while Tesla is reaching further downmarket, IM doesn't plan to encroach on the territory of other SAIC Motor brands. 'In China, IM normally sells above 200,000 RMB [A$43,000]. MG is around 100,000 RMB [A$21,500],' said Mr Xu. In addition to the mid-size IM5 liftback and IM6 SUV – sold there as the L6 and LS6 – IM Motors has the larger L7 sedan and LS7 SUV in China. These will be joined later this year by the LS9, the brand's largest SUV yet and its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) with a petrol engine used as a generator. The LS6 is also receiving a facelift and gaining an EREV powertrain. 'In the end of this year, we'll release the LS9 and new LS6. These are also above 200,000 RMB. So we don't have the plan to lower the brand positioning right now, because the SAIC group has got all the other brands,' said Mr Xu. ABOVE: IM LS9, facelifted LS6 'IM's positioning is above 200,000 RMB for our group's strategy.' Could we see some of these other models in local showrooms? 'We already launched some new models, but it depends on the CEO for MG, because once you import one car, you pay a lot for homologation and for ANCAP and for the modifications for right-hand drive. So it depends on Peter's decision whether he wants to import more IMs to this market,' said Mr Xu. He said he believed EREVs would be suitable for Australia, but these new vehicles haven't been signed off for Australia. Both the IM5 and IM6 start at $60,990 drive-away. The smaller Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, in contrast, start at $54,900 and $58,900 before on-road costs.
The Advertiser
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
MG's new Australia-bound electric SUV gets a facelift, range-extender option
The IM LS6 electric SUV is due to arrive in MG Australia showrooms mid-year, but a facelifted version has already been revealed in China. The large electric SUV, to be sold here as the IM6, is one of two models that will be released under the IM Presented by MGMotor banner in Australia in June. The other is the IM LS5, which will be known here as the IM5. Both wear distinctive, sweeping headlights, but the facelifted LS6/IM6 debuts a new face for SAIC Motor's premium EV brand, which is a joint venture with Alibaba. The LS6's revised exterior can be seen in a Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology filing shared by Car News China. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The rounded body is largely unchanged aft of the A-pillar, including its rather Aston Martin DBX-like rear treatment, with the big changes found up front. There's now a vertical headlight assembly, though the daytime running light still continues horizontally towards where the grille would be on a combustion-powered vehicle. Speaking of combustion power, the LS6 is getting the option of a petrol engine. Technically, the 114kW turbocharged engine doesn't send any power to the wheels, instead sending it to either a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) or nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. The battery in turn powers the single 230kW rear-mounted electric motor. The LS6 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) has a kerb weight of 2350kg, and gives IM Motors a rival for a growing contingent of EREVs already available in the Chinese market. It's unclear whether this powertrain will come here. Thus far, there's only one Chinese EREV offered in Australia, the Leapmotor C10 REEV. Beyond the new EREV variant, the LS6 will be offered with a choice of three electric powertrains: a single-motor rear-wheel drive configuration with 245kW and an LFP battery; another with 300kW and an NMC battery; and a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain with 500kW and an NMC battery. The latter has seen its power cut, having previously produced 572kW. Kerb weight is between 2255kg and 2385kg. The pre-facelift IM6 will be offered in Australia in base guise with a 75kWh battery pack powered by a 217kW/450Nm electric motor, achieving 505km of NEDC electric range. The flagship Platinum trim will be offered with either a 300kW/500Nm electric motor and 100kWh battery, or a dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration with this larger battery but total outputs of 572kW and 802Nm. Range figures are 755km and 600km, respectively, on the NEDC cycle. The LS6 offers four-wheel steering, which supports a Crab Mode that allows the vehicle to move diagonally and therefore glide out of tight spaces and awkward angles. It also uses artificial intelligence technology for One Touch parking features, such as the Side Parking which automatically corrects parallel parking manoeuvres and Reversing which retraces the exact route taken over the previous 100 metres of travel, essentially mimicking the driver's inputs backwards. The AI functionality also extends to the Rainy Night Mode, which uses the array of exterior cameras and sensors to detect potential blind spots in the A-pillar, side and rear blind zones. This displays real-time images of pedestrians or vehicles on the 26.3-inch screen that stretches from in front of the driver across to the centre stack. There's also a separate 10.5-inch touchscreen on the centre stack, and an available 15.5-inch passenger screen. The LS6/IM6 is significantly larger than a Tesla Model Y, measuring 4904mm long, 1988mm wide and 1669mm tall on a 2950mm wheelbase. The facelifted model has grown 33mm in length. For context, the Model Y is 4792mm long on a 2890mm wheelbase. MG has yet to announce local pricing for the IM6. Content originally sourced from: The IM LS6 electric SUV is due to arrive in MG Australia showrooms mid-year, but a facelifted version has already been revealed in China. The large electric SUV, to be sold here as the IM6, is one of two models that will be released under the IM Presented by MGMotor banner in Australia in June. The other is the IM LS5, which will be known here as the IM5. Both wear distinctive, sweeping headlights, but the facelifted LS6/IM6 debuts a new face for SAIC Motor's premium EV brand, which is a joint venture with Alibaba. The LS6's revised exterior can be seen in a Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology filing shared by Car News China. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The rounded body is largely unchanged aft of the A-pillar, including its rather Aston Martin DBX-like rear treatment, with the big changes found up front. There's now a vertical headlight assembly, though the daytime running light still continues horizontally towards where the grille would be on a combustion-powered vehicle. Speaking of combustion power, the LS6 is getting the option of a petrol engine. Technically, the 114kW turbocharged engine doesn't send any power to the wheels, instead sending it to either a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) or nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. The battery in turn powers the single 230kW rear-mounted electric motor. The LS6 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) has a kerb weight of 2350kg, and gives IM Motors a rival for a growing contingent of EREVs already available in the Chinese market. It's unclear whether this powertrain will come here. Thus far, there's only one Chinese EREV offered in Australia, the Leapmotor C10 REEV. Beyond the new EREV variant, the LS6 will be offered with a choice of three electric powertrains: a single-motor rear-wheel drive configuration with 245kW and an LFP battery; another with 300kW and an NMC battery; and a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain with 500kW and an NMC battery. The latter has seen its power cut, having previously produced 572kW. Kerb weight is between 2255kg and 2385kg. The pre-facelift IM6 will be offered in Australia in base guise with a 75kWh battery pack powered by a 217kW/450Nm electric motor, achieving 505km of NEDC electric range. The flagship Platinum trim will be offered with either a 300kW/500Nm electric motor and 100kWh battery, or a dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration with this larger battery but total outputs of 572kW and 802Nm. Range figures are 755km and 600km, respectively, on the NEDC cycle. The LS6 offers four-wheel steering, which supports a Crab Mode that allows the vehicle to move diagonally and therefore glide out of tight spaces and awkward angles. It also uses artificial intelligence technology for One Touch parking features, such as the Side Parking which automatically corrects parallel parking manoeuvres and Reversing which retraces the exact route taken over the previous 100 metres of travel, essentially mimicking the driver's inputs backwards. The AI functionality also extends to the Rainy Night Mode, which uses the array of exterior cameras and sensors to detect potential blind spots in the A-pillar, side and rear blind zones. This displays real-time images of pedestrians or vehicles on the 26.3-inch screen that stretches from in front of the driver across to the centre stack. There's also a separate 10.5-inch touchscreen on the centre stack, and an available 15.5-inch passenger screen. The LS6/IM6 is significantly larger than a Tesla Model Y, measuring 4904mm long, 1988mm wide and 1669mm tall on a 2950mm wheelbase. The facelifted model has grown 33mm in length. For context, the Model Y is 4792mm long on a 2890mm wheelbase. MG has yet to announce local pricing for the IM6. Content originally sourced from: The IM LS6 electric SUV is due to arrive in MG Australia showrooms mid-year, but a facelifted version has already been revealed in China. The large electric SUV, to be sold here as the IM6, is one of two models that will be released under the IM Presented by MGMotor banner in Australia in June. The other is the IM LS5, which will be known here as the IM5. Both wear distinctive, sweeping headlights, but the facelifted LS6/IM6 debuts a new face for SAIC Motor's premium EV brand, which is a joint venture with Alibaba. The LS6's revised exterior can be seen in a Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology filing shared by Car News China. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The rounded body is largely unchanged aft of the A-pillar, including its rather Aston Martin DBX-like rear treatment, with the big changes found up front. There's now a vertical headlight assembly, though the daytime running light still continues horizontally towards where the grille would be on a combustion-powered vehicle. Speaking of combustion power, the LS6 is getting the option of a petrol engine. Technically, the 114kW turbocharged engine doesn't send any power to the wheels, instead sending it to either a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) or nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. The battery in turn powers the single 230kW rear-mounted electric motor. The LS6 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) has a kerb weight of 2350kg, and gives IM Motors a rival for a growing contingent of EREVs already available in the Chinese market. It's unclear whether this powertrain will come here. Thus far, there's only one Chinese EREV offered in Australia, the Leapmotor C10 REEV. Beyond the new EREV variant, the LS6 will be offered with a choice of three electric powertrains: a single-motor rear-wheel drive configuration with 245kW and an LFP battery; another with 300kW and an NMC battery; and a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain with 500kW and an NMC battery. The latter has seen its power cut, having previously produced 572kW. Kerb weight is between 2255kg and 2385kg. The pre-facelift IM6 will be offered in Australia in base guise with a 75kWh battery pack powered by a 217kW/450Nm electric motor, achieving 505km of NEDC electric range. The flagship Platinum trim will be offered with either a 300kW/500Nm electric motor and 100kWh battery, or a dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration with this larger battery but total outputs of 572kW and 802Nm. Range figures are 755km and 600km, respectively, on the NEDC cycle. The LS6 offers four-wheel steering, which supports a Crab Mode that allows the vehicle to move diagonally and therefore glide out of tight spaces and awkward angles. It also uses artificial intelligence technology for One Touch parking features, such as the Side Parking which automatically corrects parallel parking manoeuvres and Reversing which retraces the exact route taken over the previous 100 metres of travel, essentially mimicking the driver's inputs backwards. The AI functionality also extends to the Rainy Night Mode, which uses the array of exterior cameras and sensors to detect potential blind spots in the A-pillar, side and rear blind zones. This displays real-time images of pedestrians or vehicles on the 26.3-inch screen that stretches from in front of the driver across to the centre stack. There's also a separate 10.5-inch touchscreen on the centre stack, and an available 15.5-inch passenger screen. The LS6/IM6 is significantly larger than a Tesla Model Y, measuring 4904mm long, 1988mm wide and 1669mm tall on a 2950mm wheelbase. The facelifted model has grown 33mm in length. For context, the Model Y is 4792mm long on a 2890mm wheelbase. MG has yet to announce local pricing for the IM6. Content originally sourced from: The IM LS6 electric SUV is due to arrive in MG Australia showrooms mid-year, but a facelifted version has already been revealed in China. The large electric SUV, to be sold here as the IM6, is one of two models that will be released under the IM Presented by MGMotor banner in Australia in June. The other is the IM LS5, which will be known here as the IM5. Both wear distinctive, sweeping headlights, but the facelifted LS6/IM6 debuts a new face for SAIC Motor's premium EV brand, which is a joint venture with Alibaba. The LS6's revised exterior can be seen in a Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology filing shared by Car News China. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The rounded body is largely unchanged aft of the A-pillar, including its rather Aston Martin DBX-like rear treatment, with the big changes found up front. There's now a vertical headlight assembly, though the daytime running light still continues horizontally towards where the grille would be on a combustion-powered vehicle. Speaking of combustion power, the LS6 is getting the option of a petrol engine. Technically, the 114kW turbocharged engine doesn't send any power to the wheels, instead sending it to either a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) or nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. The battery in turn powers the single 230kW rear-mounted electric motor. The LS6 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) has a kerb weight of 2350kg, and gives IM Motors a rival for a growing contingent of EREVs already available in the Chinese market. It's unclear whether this powertrain will come here. Thus far, there's only one Chinese EREV offered in Australia, the Leapmotor C10 REEV. Beyond the new EREV variant, the LS6 will be offered with a choice of three electric powertrains: a single-motor rear-wheel drive configuration with 245kW and an LFP battery; another with 300kW and an NMC battery; and a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain with 500kW and an NMC battery. The latter has seen its power cut, having previously produced 572kW. Kerb weight is between 2255kg and 2385kg. The pre-facelift IM6 will be offered in Australia in base guise with a 75kWh battery pack powered by a 217kW/450Nm electric motor, achieving 505km of NEDC electric range. The flagship Platinum trim will be offered with either a 300kW/500Nm electric motor and 100kWh battery, or a dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration with this larger battery but total outputs of 572kW and 802Nm. Range figures are 755km and 600km, respectively, on the NEDC cycle. The LS6 offers four-wheel steering, which supports a Crab Mode that allows the vehicle to move diagonally and therefore glide out of tight spaces and awkward angles. It also uses artificial intelligence technology for One Touch parking features, such as the Side Parking which automatically corrects parallel parking manoeuvres and Reversing which retraces the exact route taken over the previous 100 metres of travel, essentially mimicking the driver's inputs backwards. The AI functionality also extends to the Rainy Night Mode, which uses the array of exterior cameras and sensors to detect potential blind spots in the A-pillar, side and rear blind zones. This displays real-time images of pedestrians or vehicles on the 26.3-inch screen that stretches from in front of the driver across to the centre stack. There's also a separate 10.5-inch touchscreen on the centre stack, and an available 15.5-inch passenger screen. The LS6/IM6 is significantly larger than a Tesla Model Y, measuring 4904mm long, 1988mm wide and 1669mm tall on a 2950mm wheelbase. The facelifted model has grown 33mm in length. For context, the Model Y is 4792mm long on a 2890mm wheelbase. MG has yet to announce local pricing for the IM6. Content originally sourced from:
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Set for GAA Classic Car Auction in February 2025
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious A stunning 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 is set to make its way to auction in February 2025, with the high-performance muscle car expected to draw significant attention from collectors. This vehicle, bearing VIN 136370B165746, features the iconic LS6 engine, making it one of the most powerful and sought-after muscle cars of its era. The car has undergone a complete rotisserie restoration, ensuring that it not only looks as good as new but also performs at its peak. Finished in the striking Carolina Blue exterior with a pristine white interior, this Chevelle SS 454 LS6 combines style with legendary performance. The two-door coupe body style adds to its classic appeal, embodying the raw, aggressive energy that Chevelle enthusiasts have come to love. The LS6 engine, known for delivering an impressive 450 horsepower, provides the muscle and performance that made the Chevelle SS a true standout during the muscle car era. This particular example promises to be a remarkable addition to any collection, reflecting Chevrolet's engineering prowess from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Set to be sold on Saturday during the 2025 February auction, this Chevelle will undoubtedly be a highlight for those in attendance. With its complete restoration and iconic status, it is a rare opportunity for collectors to own a piece of automotive history. This awesome classic is selling at GAA Classic Cars on February 20-22. Visit to see more consignments and register to bid.
