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New Camaro Built to Please

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

If you love Camaro’s then we have a treat for you. The Camaro has always been a symbol of the American auto industry. We have been hearing about the new Camaro ZL1 for some time now and finally we get a look at some of the spec. Thanks to a dealer’s guide that got leaked onto the internet by Camaro5.com, we a glimpse into this machine. GM has confirmed that the details are legitimate.

For starters, the new Camaro will sport a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that boasts an impressive 580 HP and a 556 lb-ft torque. This now makes it officially the most powerful Camaro to date. The transmission will come in standard manual or upgraded to an automatic. The automatic will be a Hydra-Matic six-speed while the standard is Tremec six-speed.

The new Camaro is both wider and longer then it’s current rival, the Shelby Mustang GT500 giving it more control on tight turns. The dimensions are similar to the Camaro SS but it weighs 250 pounds more. Given the power of the engine this should pose no problem what-so-ever.

As for colors it will have the option for nine different schemes that include, Black, Ashen Gray, Imperial Blue Metallic, Inferno Orange Metallic, Rally Yellow, Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White, Victory Red and the all new Crystal Red Tintcoat. Sorry, no neon or beige available. If you want a little more flare you can get stripes, a powered sun roof and a “Mohawk” carbon fiber hood insert.

The ZL1 will use the same Magnetic Ride Control that the Cadillac CTS-V and Corvette uses but it will also boast the Performance Track Management. This feature allows you five different driving modes ranging from wet surfaces to a all out racing.

In order to keep your feet on the ground it will have Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 tires that can mounted on your choice of two 20 -inch forged alloy wheels. One is a 10-spoke low-gloss finish or a 5-spoke option with a polished high-gloss clear coat. Check the huge selection of used cars at used cars for sale in Chicago for a great deal.

The interior is chop full of creature comforts. It features heated leather high-performance seats with suede microfiber inserts that will make your Lazy Boy jealous. Each seat will have six-way power controls as well, so you should be able to settle in at any position. Other features are alloy covered pedal s, a leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, a rear camera display and an auxiliary gauge boost readout. Of course, you will want to rock out while driving this bad boy, so to help you a long it will come standard with a premium 9 speaker audio system.

If you are wondering if you can afford it then start saving as it is expected to go in the low $50,000 range.

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Factors To Take Into Account When Shopping For A Older Corvette

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

It is crucial that when you are investing in a older Corvette that you have an understanding of everything that you can about that car. Classic Corvettes are particularly pricey and you need to know what you are looking at.

An older Corvette is going to cost a lot more than the regular vintage automobile, so you really should know a lot when you are out searching for the perfect Corvette that you’ve always wanted. Keep in mind that the price on some Corvettes aren’t for the faint at heart. In fact, classic Corvettes are rather pricey, often costing greater than a new house.

It’s terrible to point out, but you by no means need to take the word of the person that is selling the car that it is properly genuine. Not all classic Corvettes have been perfectly restored with authenticity as their intended purpose.

Some Corvettes are just worth a lot more than other cars. It is really necessary that you learn the background of the Corvette that you’re considering acquiring. It’s important that you research to determine what the appreciation value in recent times of the auto you are looking at has been. Also remember that there has been bad Corvettes, such is the 1983 and 1984 model years. The 1983 design with so lousy that it did not even make the sales floor of Chevrolet dealers (there is a prototype of that year but you most likely will never get that). Many people call it the missing Corvette!

When investigating old classic cars and the resell value of the Corvette, you will usually discover that the cars that fall between the years of 1953 through 1972 retain the most value in the market. However, it is not always all about financial value when it comes to traditional Corvettes. In the event you had a specific Corvette as a teen, that particular make and model has a distinctive value to you.

The most important thing to think about when looking for a old Corvette, is to definitely know your stuff and acquire what you like and can pay for, since there are some Corvettes out there that you can’t buy unless of course you’re Bill Gates! Have fun out there Corvette hunting!

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