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Chevrolet is preparing a new special modification Supercar Corvette Z06, which will be called Carbon. The car was created to celebrate 50 years since the emergence of a Corvette in a race the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Then the firm’s team won the Corvette in its class and was eighth overall standings. As the name indicates, the car has a lot of carbon fiber parts – roof, bonnet, front spliter, front valance, rear spoiler. According to representatives of U.S. company, the design of the bonnet when Chevrolet Corvette Carbon is an exact copy of the bonnet when Corvette – ZR1 (the gray car below). In the special edition, however, there is less transparent part of the bonnet, where you can see the engine. This is the reason for the engine covers Carbon and ZR1 are not interchangeable. Clear part of the lid with ZR-1 is not only decorative, it allows to fit of compressors. Among other changes in the appearance of special Corvette, which distinguish it from the standard are darkened headlights, solid black shutters on the exterior mirrors, black rims with 20 spokes and 19 inches size 20 inches front and rear, shod with tires Michelin.
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The open version of the Chevrolet Camaro to the amateur lens. Chevrolet Camaro Convertible to appear in the beginning of this year, but for various reasons (the crisis, bankruptcy, restructuring of GM) car premiere was postponed by one year. Today, however, have the ability to zarnem new Camaro Convertible from all sides, thanks to a few amateur photos (so far we only official images). Cadres were shot with a telephone by a member of the club. Fan of the brand has managed to asked test pilot open Camaro, which confirmed that the model will enter the market in April 2011. Official launch of the Camaro Convertible to be held in the first quarter of next year. Camaro Convertible will be available in three modifications (LS, LT and SS), like this coupe version. LS and LT will be equipped with 3.6-liter V6 engine with direct fuel injection, a modification of the hot SS 6.2-liter V8.
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On the Chicago Motor Show made its debut the new Chevrolet Silverado. With all-new platform and upgraded mechanics, an altered appearance and improved interior, the model of General Motors has made serious requests for market success in the U.S. The most significant change in the new Silverado is the platform. According to the manufacturer its strength and resistance to cracking is improved by 92% and 20% compared with the previous model. The car has been modernized with Duramax V8 diesel engine with 6.6 liters volume, which has become more powerful and at the same time there are 11% lower fuel consumption. It is combined with the Allison automatic transmission 1000 with six degrees. In this combination, Duramax / Allison Silverado new accelerates from standstill to 100 km / hour in 9 seconds, this is 0.3 seconds faster than the previous model. Pickup will be available and of course petrol engine, also V8, Vortec volume 6.0 liters. It is combined with automatic transmission Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed.
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Chevrolet in 1957 takes the 1598 horse powers! Americans are not equal when talking about muscles (avtomuskuli). Immediately prove their claim! Of specialized motor show “Grand National Roadster Show” shines the 1957 Chevrolet, which blinds the crazy with 1598 horsepower and 2045 Nm. he car is unique, of course, made in a single copy of Dominator Street Rods. The operator of the vehicle is exotic Tim Kerrigan, founder of Red Line Oil. Car hang out under the name “57 Sleeper” and uses a 5.4-liter V8 engine with twin-turbo filling. E equipped with brakes Wilwood, Custom exhaust, Schott Performance Wheels and others. There is no information, nor for time indicators, nor for the consumption of fuel “57 Sleeper” (surely the numbers are shocking).
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