GM’s ZR1 Corvette has recently hit the ‘Ring and as reported to be cranking out lap times in the low 7:40’s – a seriously quick time that sees the mighty Vette trounce many an exotic supercar. Until now, GM have remained tight lipped on the ZR1’s LS9 engines output but have today revealed the [...]

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The Corvette ZR1 - GM’s supercharged 6.2-litre V8 (LS9) powered hot rod has taken to the Nurburgring for some hot shoe shuffling. Estimates have it pegging lap times in the low 7:40’s placing it up there with some of the faster cars on the planet. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear to have the new GT-R’s measure, [...]

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Chevrolet have announced a limited edition version of their ZO6 Corvette overnight. This ones for the retro crowd, harking back to the days when life was simpler and big blocks were the weapon of choice.

Dubbed the ‘427 Limited Edition ZO6’, it is a salute to the classic 427 Corvettes of the past. The 427 designation [...]

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Well, for all of those people out there who thought a 6.0-litre LS2 HSV was a bit underdone (you know who you are) it appears that the horsepower Gods have been listening to your prayers.

Wheels magazine claim to have the inside news on HSV’s plan to introduce an LS7 equipped sedan that they believe will [...]

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The International Engine of the Year Awards results are now in for 2007. As expected the BMW V10 took the performance engine award and Volkswagen took the gong for Best new Engine with its 1.4-litre TSI engine.

The awards are organised by UKIP Media & Events - Automotive Magazines Division which is Britain’s largest group of [...]

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