New in 2011 James-Robbins-Corvette-Concept

Starting on the outside, the Z06 Carbon will sport, you guessed it, carbon-fiber. The hood will be raised and made of carbon-fiber as too will the splitter and rocker panels. The limited edition Z06 will also get the same Brembo carbon-ceramic brake pads that the ZR1 sports only the brake calipers will be painted gray instead of blue like the ZR1. Also added to the outside of the Z06 Carbon are Michelin Pilot PS2 tires that will be mounted on special black 20-spoke wheels (19s up front and 20s in the rear).

GM has had a lot of recent success when selling its first runs at Barrett Jackson and in 2009 the first Corvette ZR1 went for a mere $1 million. GM also sold the first retail 2010 Camaro with the auction house for $350,000. With numbers like that you just know that the first Corvette Carbon is bound to bring in the bids.

New in 2011 James-Robbins-Corvette-Concept

the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition

The suggestion is that the 2011 Z06 Carbon Edition is a good indication of what is achievable with the Corvette. Also the promise of a more compact Corvette means improved aerodynamics, aiding fuel economy, performance and top speed.

the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition


the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition

Owning one of these classics today has become a matter of immense pride. From the first to the models be built today they are stylish and classic and many appreciate the beauty of a high powered Chevy Corvette. Although very costly there is the attraction of their fuel economy. For the adventurous true connoisseur they are especially popular.

the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition

The Chevrolet Corvettes is powerful

The market for restored Chevrolet Corvettes is powerful with the invention of internet auction sites, buying and selling these classic beauty's has become safe, easy and convenient. You can find restored original condition better than when they were new. Another class out there is restored using the latest technologies like disk brakes and modern power options and air conditioning. Many get attached and will not ever let them go.

The Chevrolet Corvettes is powerful

So a C7 Chevy Corvette with a 5.5-liter V-8 with outputs the same as the current LS3 (6.2-liter) is highly likely. Along with the V8 engine improvements it is expected that the Chevy Corvette's performance will be further enhanced with weight reducing composites, magnesium and aluminum. There are suggestions of a vehicle weight of around 3000 lbs.

The Chevrolet Corvettes is powerful

Watercar Python: A Corvette Powered Amphibious Hot Rod that Hits 60mph in 4.5 Sec [WITH VIDEO]

Watercar Python: A Corvette Powered Amphibious Hot Rod that Hits 60mph in 4.5 Sec [WITH VIDEO]

The same folks that brought you the Subaru-powered, Chevrolet Camaro-bodied amphibian are at it again. WaterCar's latest land-to-sea-and-back creation is the Python. Hailed by the California-based company as the world's fugliest fastest amphibious vehicle, the Python is offered with a choice of Corvette V8 engines ranging from a base LS1 all the way up to GM's latest 6.2-liter supercharged LS9 that makes 640HP in the Corvette ZR1. Marine propulsion comes courtesy of a Dominator Jet drive.

Weighing in at 3,800 lbs or 1,725 kg, the Python is said to be able to reach top speeds in excess of 60mph (97km/h) on the water and 100mph (160 km/h) on land. The maker also claims that the amphibious vehicle can accelerate from zero to 60mph (96km/h) in 4.5 seconds and hit the quarter mile mark in around 12.5 seconds.

For the record, WaterCar does not clarify with which GM LS V8 engine the Python achieves these performance figures on land, though we suspect that it's the LS9.

WaterCar trumpets that the transition from car-to-boat is immediate as the only thing that the driver has to do is put the transmission in neutral then engage the jet, and push a button to raise the wheels. When coming out of the water, the d(r)iver has to reverse the process.

The company says that the Python is hand built to order and can be customized right up to the exact placement of the seats and pedals with buyers offered a choice of more than 60,000 exterior shades and 4,000 interior colors. However, bear in mind that neither a soft/hard top or air-condition is offered at this time.

If you plan on buying one, be warned that prices for fully customized and completed examples start off from a hefty $200,000 or about €137,000 at the current exchange rates.

Link: WaterCar - Hat tip to Fred!