2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport on 20″ H1 Modulare Wheels

Here is a 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport with a set of 20” Modulare H1 3-piece wheels and some custom paintwork by Dusold Designs.  The wheels are 20×10 front and 20×12.5 rear, finished in a tinted brushed center with gloss black lips, and are mated to Nitto Invo 285/25/20 and 345/25/20 tires.

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Source: Modulare Wheels Press Release

EXCLUSIVE LINE OF CORVETTE GOLF BAGS FROM MID AMERICA MOTORWORKS

Pride in America’s Sports Car moves to the fairway with Mid America Motorworks’ new line of Corvette Golf Bags. As a leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket Corvette parts and accessories, Mid America Motorworks understands that Corvette enthusiasts enjoy the hobby in all areas of their lives. These Corvette Golf Bags allow Corvette owners to take their passion to the golf course and are available in the choice of C2 through C6 generation emblem and script against a stylish red and black design.

“We know how much Corvette owners love sharing their passion, even when they’re not behind the wheel. Our new Corvette Golf Bags combine two hobbies and have everything our customers need to show their Corvette Pride on the links,” said Eric Thoele, merchant at Mid America Motorworks.

The ultimate in style on the golf course, the Corvette Golf Bag comes with a travel cover as well as multiple accessory pockets for balls, tees, towels and more. Dividers on the top cuff offer superior organization and are positioned for optimized balance. A large fold down apparel pocket is perfect for jackets. To order, call 800.500.1500 or visit corvette.mamotorworks.com.

Source: MidAmerica Press Release

Modulare Wheels 2008 Corvette Z06

WheelExperts.com are proud to announce the release of the new Modulare Forged B15, which is the latest design in the B series (Monoblock) lineup.  The wheels are 1-piece forged, made in the USA, and are shown here in the brushed finish installed on a 2008 Corvette Z06 in sizes 20×10 front and 20×13 rear.  This new style is now available for ordering in 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23″ diameters for most passenger car and light truck applications.

2010 GeigerCars Corvette Grand Sport

The name “Grand Sport” is entrenched in the racing history of the Chevrolet Corvette. Now, for the 2010 model year, there is a new edition that evokes memories of the racecars of the seventies – and Geigercars.de has already given these rockets an additional performance upgrade.

With the LS3 V8 under the bonnet, and the corresponding 430 hp and 575 Nm in torque, the Grand Sport is certainly not short of legs when it leaves the factory. But why be satisfied with production line performance, when tuning specialist Geigercars.de can give you something more? Thanks to the Munich pros, a supercharger with a fat 2.3 litres capacity sits on top of the eight-cylinder engine, which itself exhibits a volume of 6.2 litres. The result is a growth in the power of the Corvette to an immense 588 hp at 6,490 rpm, and torque of 738 Nm at 4,030 rpm. This ultimate sports car negotiates the sprint to 100 km/h in less than four seconds from contact, and it’s not until reaching 337 km/h that the Geigercars.de rocket is forced to relent to wind resistance.

The Grand Sport impresses both aesthetically and technically, with wider front and rear fenders with additional vents, to accommodate the larger brakes of the sister model Z06 with its 355 mm, six-cylinder discs at the front axle, and 340 mm, four-cylinder discs at the rear. The front diffuser and larger rear spoiler are also borrowed from the engineers of the Corvette Z06. Sway bars, shock absorbers and springs have also been overhauled in addition to the six-speed transmission, while a dry sump oil system and differential cooler are also on board. The battery of the Grand Sport has been relocated to the rear. Optimum road contact is guaranteed by the 18 and 19 inch light alloy rims, with 275/35 and imposing 325/30 tyres.

Special factory-installed emblems on the front fenders, and not least the special graphics applied by Geigercars.de to the fenders, bonnet and boot lid, draw even the untrained eye to the character of this very special elite athlete – and underline that certain something about the entire project perfectly.

Technical specifications – Geigercars.de Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

Engine: 6.2 litre V8
Output: 588 hp at 6,490 rpm
Torque: 738 N m at 4,030 rpm
Top speed: 337 km/h
Supercharger with 2.3 litre capacity and 0.6 bar charging pressure
Transmission: Six-speed manual transmission (5th and 6th gears modified)
Light alloy wheels – 18 inch front / 19 inch rear
Tyres: 275/35 ZR18 front / 325/30 ZR19 rear

(Source: GeigerCars Press Release)

Modulare Wheels C6 Corvette Z06 Photo Gallery

Modulare Forged equipped this C6 Corvette Z06 with one of its latest designs, the Modulare M15, in a gloss black powdercoated center finish with chrome lip.  These 3-piece forged wheels are made in the USA using all US components, measuring 20×10.0 front and 20×12.5 rear.  The wheels were mated to Toyo T1-R tires measuring 285/25/20 front and 345/25/20 rear.  The Modulare M15 is a graceful 10 spoke pattern which can be custom built for most passenger car applications in 19, 20, 21, and 22″ diameters.

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(Source: Modulare Wheels)

ICONIC CORVETTE GRAND SPORT REBORN

Glories of yesteryear were conceived when General Motors licensed a Californian specialist sports car partnership in early 2009 to resume production of the iconic Corvette Grand Sport, arguably GM’s most prestigious track racer ever.

 Duntov/Superformance LLC lost no time in turning opportunity into reality, and Duntov immediately began production of the race version of the 1963 Grand Sport, which has already raced and won a number of events this year.

 Now the street version of this popular 1960’s muscle car will follow with the series production of a Turn Key Minus chassis by Superformance.  The original Grand Sport – intended to be a “Cobra Killer” – was built by General Motors under the watchful eyes of Zora Arkus Duntov, GM’s chief engineer at the time.

 The value of a continuation model and that of a historic original is encapsulated in its authenticity. Superformance went to great lengths to ensure that the new street version would be as like the original Grand Sport as two peas are in a pod, having acquired the original blue prints and molds off the original #2 Grand Sport.

 With only five originals ever built, the Superformance Grand Sport will give buyers the opportunity to own a piece of GM’s rich history. What makes this street version an even more valuable product is that it is licensed by its originators and that is not only meant to be raced, but is equally at home as a daily driver.

 The SPF Grand Sport will be available in a roadster or coupe version and the technical originality is ensured by the legendary discipline and precision that has made Superformance products the leading fully assembled rolling chassis in the world.

 Each SPF Grand Sport will be professionally engineered, custom crafted and professionally assembled in the largest and most modern privately owned specialist automotive manufacturing facility in the world.

 The design of the Grand Sport chassis enables owners to select their drive trains from virtually any General Motors crate option available. The first completed street version rollers will be available in the US in mid 2010.

Source: Duntov/Superformance LLC Press Release

Preview The Official Auction of Pebble Beach

 

If you’re in the market for a collector car, there will be no lack of options this weekend at the Monterey Peninsula as proceedings get under way for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Concorso Italiano, and a host of related events.  What began 59 years ago as one relatively modest exhibition of fine collector cars has burgeoned into an entire week of related events, races and auctions that has come to be a mainstay for every major collector car auction house.  While Bonhams proudly accompanies the ever-more-exclusive Quail Motorsports Gathering, RM Auctions maintains its reputation for volume and quality, and Russo and Steele continue to lead the muscle car bracket, one auctioneer has distinguished itself from the crowd with a growing reputation for the finest overall selection and its enviable affiliation with the Pebble Beach Concours as the official auction of Pebble Beach:  Gooding & Company.

 David Gooding’s event, a two night affair which is held a mere 200 yards from the 18^th hole fairway that hosts the Concours, will feature a stunning array of rare and desirable collector cars that range from prewar brass and classics to postwar vintage sports cars.  Particular attention has been paid to two cars that are expected to easily surpass the million dollar mark: a 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Special Coupe with one-off coachwork that was purportedly used as a personal car by Ettore Bugatti, and a 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Roadster with a body that is regarded by many to be the finest coachbuilt Duesenberg ever produced by Pasadena-based Bohman & Schwartz.

 Sports car aficionados will be much more taken with the great selection of 1950s and 60s coupes and convertibles, including a 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Competition Spider, a 1954 Cunningham C-3 Coupe, a 1956 Talbot-Lago T14 LS, and a 1958 BMW 507 Series II.  Italian sports car lovers should enjoy the offering of a 1966 Lamborghini 400GT 2+2 that was featured in the model’s original sales brochure as well as two Ferrari California Spiders and four different Maseratis.  Two legendary Italian-bodied Corvettes will also cross the block, the one-off 1963 Pininfarina Rondine, and a 1959 Corvette Coupe with coachwork by Scaglietti, the first of three ever produced.

 For more info see www.goodingco.com

Photos courtesy of Gooding & Company