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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the weeks of May 19-25, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  This week we continue to have 3 national constraints on Corvette ordering.  First, QX3 Chrome Wheels are no longer available to order, nor is 67U Machine Silver.  There are however still 58 Z4Z Indy Pace Cars are available to order nationally.
  
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  There are 2 national constraints on Z06's.  Z44 "427" Limited Edition Z06 is now built out as is 67U Machine Silver.
  

We have allocation available and are Taking Deposits on 2009 models now to drop ship to the Museum or anywhere in the US!  Additionally, all Coupes & Convertibles are priced for CorvetteBlog readers at the GM Supplier Discount Price!  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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The interior color options are largely unchanged, except for 2 new additions in the 4LT package.  Here are the options for Corvette Coupes & Convertibles:

• 023:  Red Leather
• 026:  Red Two-Tone Leather (Red/Ebony)
• 193:  Ebony Leather
• 195:  Ebony Custom Leather  (4LT Package, New!)
• 245:  Sienna Custom Leather  (4LT Package)
• 313:  Cashmere Leather
• 316:  Cashmere Two-Tone Leather (Cashmere/Ebony)
• 425:  Linen Custom Leather (4LT Package)
• 785:  Dark Titanium Custom Leather (4LT Package, New!)
• 843:  Titanium Gray
• 846:  Titanium Two-Tone Leather  (Titanium/Ebony)

• 023:  Ebony with Red Accents
• 193:  Ebony
• 843:  Ebony with Titanium Accents

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By popular demand, we are posting sample colors of the 2 new Corvette colors for the 2009 model year, Silver Ice Metallic (17U) and Cyber Gray Metallic (57U).  Please note, we have scanned our color chip chart for you to see and the Cyber Gray comes out darker in our image than on the chart, so keep that in mind.  This is as good as we could do for all of you now, until Chevrolet releases some web-ready pictures, which we are watching for.

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While we don't normally post updates on ordering after publishing the Corvette Constraints for the week, we thought this information was worth updating you on as it was redistributed to dealers by Chevy's District Managers.  The updates are in regards to 2 different options:  The Z4Z Indy Pace Car and the 67U Machine Silver constraints.

The Z4Z Indy Pace Car replicas are still available for ordering.  When we saw the number of available units the past couple of weeks for dealers to order, we thought demand might be a little low.  Looks like we were right.  This week the ZAZ constraints are not protected.  This means that if a dealer has a Pace Car order waiting in their que but doesn't have the allocation during the initial ordering cycle, they can pick one up if another dealer passes on their allocation.  As a reminder, there are 500 replicas being built.

67U Machine Silver is now officially discontinued.  We had heard rumors and posted those thoughts in the past couple of weeks and it has now been confirmed.  They will replace Machine Silver in 2009 with two different silver color options.  One is called Blade Silver Metallic (17U) which is a lighter silver color resembling Machine Silver and the other is Cyber Gray Metallic (57U), a darker color silver/gray.

We are accepting deposits on 2009 Corvettes, which we will gladly order for you in either of those new colors or any color you desire, all at GM Supplier Pricing for our Corvette Blog readers, with national delivery.  Call us or comment back today for more details.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the weeks of May 5th-18th, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  This week we continue to have 3 national constraints on Corvette ordering.  First, QX3 Chrome Wheels are completely constrained with 0 available.  Secondly, 67U Machine Silver is unavailable to order, most likely built out for the year.  Lastly, only 100 Z4Z Indy Pace Cars are available to order nationally.
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  There are 2 national constraints on Z06's.  Z44 "427" Limited Edition Z06 is now built out.  The other constraint is the same as with the Corvette, 67U Machine Silver is not available to order.
  

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of April 28th, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  This week again we see 3 national constraints on Corvette ordering.  First, QX3 Chrome Wheels are completely constrained with 0 available.  Secondly, 67U Machine Silver is unavailable to order, most likely built out for the year.  Lastly, only 150 Z4Z Indy Pace Cars are available to order nationally.
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  There are 2 national constraints on Z06's.  Z44 "427" Limited Edition Z06 is now built out.  The other constraint is the same as with the Corvette, 67U Machine Silver is not available to order.
  

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of April 21st, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  This week there are 3 national constraints on Corvette ordering.  First, QX3 Chrome Wheels are completely constrained with 0 available.  Secondly, 67U Machine Silver is now on constraint for the first time this year - so no silver Corvettes this week!  Lastly, only 100 Z4Z Indy Pace Cars are available, we have one of those available to order and configure for you!  Contact us to place your deposit.
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  There are 2 national constraints on Z06's.  Z44 "427" Limited Edition Z06 is very limited, only 66 available nationally to order this week.  We are accepting deposits now on the Z44 we have being produced now, contact us by calling or leaving a comment below!  The other constraint is the same as with the Corvette, 67U Machine Silver is not available to order.
  

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of April 14th, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  This week we see QX3 Chrome Wheels placed on constraint with 0 available nationally.  Additionally, the Z4Z Indy Pace Car is now available to order! If you are interested in placing a deposit on a Pace Car, please call us or leave a comment below, its not too soon to secure one.
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  The new Z44 "427" Limited Edition Z06 is available for those dealers that have available allocation and the constraint allocated to them.  This is the last week to order the Z44 package.  We are accepting deposits now on the Z44 we have being produced now, contact us by calling or leaving a comment below!
  

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of April 4th, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  The Z4Z Indy Pace Car is not yet available and is showing greater than 4 weeks duration.  If you are interested in placing a deposit on a Pace Car, please call us or leave a comment below, its not too soon to secure one.
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  The new Z44 "427" Limited Edition Z06 is available at 28% of the national Z06 allocation, meaning 15 can be ordered today.  We are accepting deposits now on the Z44 we have being produced now, contact us by calling or leaving a comment below!
  

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  This week we see 2 changes in terms of constraints.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of March 31, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  The introduction of the Z4Z Indy Pace Car has finally shown up on the report.  The special edition is not yet available, but it's a good sign that we finally have it appearing on the report.  If you are interested in placing a deposit on a Pace Car, please call us or leave a comment below!
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  The new Z44 "427" Limited Edition Z06 is now available!  We are accepting deposits now on the Z44 we are configuring this week, contact us by calling or leaving a comment below!
  

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Great news!  We finally have some information on the distribution method Chevy has decided on for the recently announced 427 Limited Edition Z06.

The first 427's will be available to order tomorrow, March 6th.  Here's the kicker... Dealers with 27 or more total Corvette sales will be awarded at least one Z44.

We are one of the elite dealers that will have a 427 Z06 available tomorrow to order!  If you are interested in placing a deposit on the order we have coming available, call us immediately at (888) 875-0728 or leave a comment (kept private) and we will get you all the information you need.

There will be two DOSP cycles that will be open for ordering of the Z44 constraint:  the first being tomorrow and the second being March 20th. 

Also to note is that the Z44 constraints will not be protected and no 427 Limited Edition pattern orders will be generated to fulfill allocations. Therefore, any Z44 constraints not utilized by the originally assigned dealer will be made available to any dealer with Z06 allocation during subsequent DOSP cycles.  That's extremely unlikely to happen.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  There hasn't been a change in the last 2 weeks.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of March 24, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  No Constraints, all options available for ordering.
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  The introduction of the new Z44 Limited Edition Z06 is not yet available.  It shows greater than 4 weeks before it may become available, but we've seen this change from week to week in the past.  We are accepting deposits now on the Z44, contact us by calling or leaving a comment below.
  

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  There hasn't been a change since last week.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of March 17, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  No Constraints, all options available for ordering.
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  The introduction of the new Z44 Limited Edition Z06 is not yet available.  It shows greater than 4 weeks before it may become available, but we've seen this change from week to week in the past.  We'll have more on the Z44 edition later today, stay tuned!

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  There hasn't been a change since last week.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of March 10, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  Q9V the new aluminum forged chrome wheel is still again available to order without constraint!
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  The introduction of the new Z44 Limited Edition Z06 is not yet available.  It shows greater than 4 weeks before it may become available, but we've seen this change from week to week in the past.  We'll have more on the Z44 edition later today, stay tuned!

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  We do have a new constraint to let you know about and an option that has come off constraint.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of March 3, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  Q9V the new aluminum forged chrome wheel is still now available to order without constraint!
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  The introduction of the new Z44 Limited Edition Z06 is not yet available, but is now officially showing up in the constraint reports.  It shows greater than 4 weeks before it may become available, but we've seen this change from week to week in the past.  We'll have more on the Z44 edition later today, stay tuned!

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  We do have a new constraint to let you know about.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of February 25, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  Q9V the new aluminum forged chrome wheel is still on constraint.  The duration of this constraint is listed as greater than 4 weeks, which is normal for an introduction like this.  Only 7% of orders this week nationally will be able to order the Q9V wheel.
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06 also have NO constraints

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  We do have a new constraint to let you know about.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of February 18, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  Q9V the new aluminum forged chrome wheel is on constraint.  The duration of this constraint is listed as greater than 4 weeks, which is normal for an introduction like this.  Only 65 orders this week nationally will be able to order the Q9V wheel.
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06 also have NO constraints

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of February 4, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes have NO constraints
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06 also have NO constraints

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors and this week is no different.  2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have the last Target Production Period (TPP) of 2007, being January 21-27, 2008.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette, there are NO constraints.  If  you're looking for a 2008 Corvette Z06 there are also NO constraints.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette or Z06, let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728!

We are Taking Deposits Now and have allocation available this week to order exactly what you want for the holidays.  We can drop ship to the Museum or anywhere in the US!

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On November 13, we blogged about two exciting new Corvette option packages to be revealed soon.  Today we have pricing!

GCA Ultimate Package A, with the Option Code VPK, consists of:

• Screen Mesh Package (side covers, exhaust plate, grille)
• Body Color Rear License Plate Frame
• Underhood Blanket with Logo and Lamp
• Vehicle Cover
• Accessory Spoiler
• Accessory Door Handles

Though listed on the vehicle invoice (and Monroney sticker), these items are dealer installed, and have an installed retail price of $2095.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors and this week is no different.  2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have the last Target Production Period (TPP) of 2007, being December 17-30, 2007.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette, there are NO constraints.  If  you're looking for a 2008 Corvette Z06 there are also NO constraints.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette or Z06, let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728!!!  We are Taking Deposits Now and have allocation available this week to drop ship to the Museum or anywhere in the US!

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CorvetteBlog is ahead of the curve on this one: two as yet unannounced options are coming for new 2008 Corvettes!

The first is coded VPK and described as the Limited Personalization Exterior Package.  The package includes: screen mesh package, body color rear license plate frame, underhood blanket and lamp kit, exterior graphics, vehicle cover, racing C6 or Z06 design spoiler, and chrome or body color door handles.

The second package is coded VPL, is described as the Limited Personalization Ultimate Package, and includes everything in VPK plus either seven spoke chrome or fifteen spoke polished wheels.

Still unknown is the pricing, the time of availability, and what some of these items actually look like.  The good news is that the packages are described on Chevrolet dealer accessible websites, so answers should be coming soon.

Please stand by.  CorvetteBlog will break further news as it comes.

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CorvetteBlog continues to be amazed at Run-Flat Tire Technology.  Documents received recently speak of the fantastic nature of these tires.  For example: "Run-flat tires perform so well without any air that a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is used to alert you if a tire has lost pressure."

Consider this caution: "When the low tire warning light is displayed on the instrument panel cluster, your vehicle's handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers.  If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle.  You or others could be injured.  Do not drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the low tire warning light is displayed.  Drive cautiously and check your tire pressures as soon as you can" (emphasis ours).

Sure, it is presented as a caution, but they are saying in this official document (#1911402) that with little or no air one should not drive faster than 55mph!  Is that not incredible?

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors and this week is no different.  2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of December 10-16, 2007.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette, there are NO constraints.  If  you're looking for a 2008 Corvette Z06 there are also NO constraints.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette or Z06, let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728!!!  We are Taking Deposits Now and have allocation available this week to drop ship to the Museum or anywhere in the US!

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Autoblog broke the story Thursday that it appears that the C6RS Corvette revealed at the SEMA show this week will, indeed, be produced by Pratt & Miller.  Look for a pricetag just under $200,000 plus donor car.

[ Pratt & Miller ]

[ Previous CorvetteBlog ]

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors and this week is no different.  2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of December 3-9, 2007.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette, there are NO constraints!!!

• 4LT Package:  Now completely unconstrained! available for ordering through CorvetteBlog!
  

• 3LZ Package:  Now completely unconstrained!  Available for ordering through CorvetteBlog!
  

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Stunning in its appearance.  Powerful in its essence.  Practical in its fuel flexibility.  Have these three descriptions ever been used of one vehicle?

The E85 powered Corvette C6RS features a Katech Engineering modified 6.2L powerplant.  The annual Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association show has been honored this week with this beauty!

More photos appear past the jump.

[ Related Blog ]

[ AutoBlog ]

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors and this week is no different.  2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of November 26-December 2, 2007.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette, make sure you pay attention to the following options which are currently either unavailable or in limited production:

• 4LT Package:  0 Available Nationally due to a Supplier Capacity Restriction.  They continue to say the duration of the constraint will be greater than 4 weeks.  Yet another week without the package.  (Luckily we have vehicles with the 4LT trim available now for delivery!)
  

• 3LZ Package:  0 Available Nationally due to a Supplier Capacity Restriction as well.  Again they are saying the duration of the constraint will be greater than 4 weeks.
  

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors and this week we revert back to having constraints again.  2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of November 19-25, 2007.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette, make sure you pay attention to the following options which are currently either unavailable or in limited production:

• 4LT Package:  0 Available Nationally due to a Supplier Capacity Restriction.  Now they are saying the duration of the constraint will be greater than 4 weeks.  Yet another week without the package.  (Luckily we have vehicles with the 4LT trim available now for delivery!)
  

• 3LZ Package:  0 Available Nationally due to a Supplier Capacity Restriction as well.  Again they are saying the duration of the constraint will be greater than 4 weeks.
  

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CorvetteBlog was honored to be selected recently to receive advance notification of a great new OnStar feature coming to many OnStar equipped Chevrolets in 2009: Stolen Vehicle Slowdown!  OnStar has relentlessly progressed from the early days when about all you could do was report an accident.

Generation 8 OnStar will enable responding emergency entities (like the state police) to actually remotely deactivate fuel to the powertrain, and force a thief to slow down.  Functionally, it is exactly as though the accelerator has been disconnected.  Steering and braking systems are not affected.  The thief is forced to pull over, and unable to propel the vehicle away from the pursuers!

We've driven it.  We've seen it.  It really works!

[ OnStar Video ]

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If the sound of your Corvette is important to you, and if you would appreciate a few more ponies, you might want to consider what is generally known as a "cat-back" exhaust system.  Not only does such a system increase power, but it enhances the way the vehicle sounds -- or in the case of the newest systems from Corsa Performance, the way it doesn't sound.

Corsa has been doing exhaust enhancement for Corvette since 1998, and their patented Reflective Sound Canceling (RSC) technology has been welcomed by many Corvette enthusiasts.  Corsa shows up at all of the big Corvette shows (like Bloomington Gold, Corvettes at Carlisle, Corvette Funfest) to demonstrate the improvements and to do installations on the spot.

Larry Edsall's report on the Corsa system is covered in yesterday Detroit News, but the best source of additional information would be Corsa Performance itself.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors and this week we revert back to having constraints again.  2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of October 29 - November 4, 2007.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette, make sure you pay attention to the following options which are currently either unavailable or in limited production:

• 4LT Package:  0 Available Nationally due to a Supplier Capacity Restriction.  Now they are saying the duration of the constraint will be greater than 4 weeks.  Yet another week without the new package.
  

• 3LZ Package:  0 Available Nationally due to a Supplier Capacity Restriction as well.  Again they are saying the duration of the constraint will be greater than 4 weeks.
  

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Bad news for you Corvette owners that subscribe to OnStar.  Effective October 1st, there is a $2.00 per month price increase for customers on the monthly payment plan.  There is no increase for those customers who subscribe annually.

They tell us that savings are available for people who choose to sign up for 1-3 year subscriptions.  You can find out more about those by visiting OnStar.com, pushing your Blue OnStar button in your Corvette, or calling them direct at (888) 377-0637.

It's important to note that if you do choose to go with an annual option, if you decide to cancel your subscription at anytime, OnStar will refund any remaining balance.  You can also transfer that subscription to a new Corvette (or different GM vehicle) at any time.

Here are the new OnStar prices:

• $28.90 for Directions & Connections for 2007 MY and later vehicles
• $18.95 for Safe & Sound Package for 2006 MY and previous vehicles
• $36.95 for Directions & Connections for 2006 MY and previous vehicles

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors and this week we revert back to having constraints again.  2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of October 22-28, 2007.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette, make sure you pay attention to the following options which are currently either unavailable or in limited production:

• 4LT Package:  0 Available Nationally due to a Supplier Capacity Restriction.  Now they are saying the duration of the constraint will be greater than 4 weeks.  Bad news for sure!

• 3LZ Package:  0 Available Nationally due to a Supplier Capacity Restriction as well.  Now they are saying the duration of the constraint will be greater than 4 weeks.
  

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This is the best news we've had all year for 2008 Corvette production constraints.  Ordering is NOT CONSTRAINED this week. 

That's right, you can now order 89U Crystal Red Metallic again meaning all constraints have been lifted.

This goes for 2008 Corvettes and 2008 Corvette Z06's.

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of October 15-21, 2007.

Remember, If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette or Z06, let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.

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Finally here, but worth the wait.  Our beautiful new Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Edition 2007 Corvette Convertible has arrived, and is sitting in the CorvetteBlog's parent dealership showroom for your review.

[ Details and Factory Photos ]

My photos taken this afternoon follow the jump.

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The car on the cover of November's Corvette Enthusiast magazine is the 2007 Indy 500 Corvette Pace Car.  With its awesome Atomic Orange Metallic paint and unique flames, this car is a head turner!

We blogged about this car much earlier in the year, when it was first announced.  And, now -- for a million reasons -- now, the dealership that is our corporate parent, is finally getting one.  We will be looking to sell this car to one of the readers of CorvetteBlog, so check back soon for photos of the arrival and all the details.

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2008 Corvette production constraints are ever changing again this week.  As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of October 1-7, 2007.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette, make sure you pay attention to the following options which are currently either unavailable or in limited production:

• 1LT Package:  300 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a Supplier Material Restriction.  Last week there were only 100 units available; a nice increase this week!
  
  
• 89U Crystal Red Metallic:  0 Available Nationally - Unfortunately Crystal Red has gone on full constraint!  We're still waiting for word on this as to the cause.
  
  
• QX3 Chrome Wheels:  Free flow option - NO CONSTRAINTS!
  
  
• 4LT Package:  240 Available Nationally for ordering, up from last week as well, and a good trend moving forward.

• 3LZ  Package:  74 Available Nationally and we at CorvetteBlog have one of the 74!  If you're looking to order a 2008 Corvette Z06 with the 3LZ package, contact us today!  We'll deliver anywhere in the US or choose Museum Delivery!
  

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2008 Corvette production constraints changed again this week and we see our first available order for a 4LT Corvette at CorvetteBlog this week!

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of September 24-30, 2007.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette, make sure you pay attention to the following options which are currently either unavailable or in limited production:

• 1LT Package:  100 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a Supplier Material Restriction.  The package has just opened up this week in short supply.  Luckily we at CorvetteBlog have one of these constraints ready to place, contact us if you're interested in ordering!
  
  
• QX3 Chrome Wheels:  239 Available Nationally (60%), Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on Supplier Capacity Restrictions.  Luckily we at CorvetteBlog have one of these constraints ready to place, contact us if you're interested in ordering!
  
  
• 4LT Package opened up this week!  172 Available Nationally for ordering, this is what we've been waiting for!!  Luckily we at CorvetteBlog ALSO have one of these constraints ready to place, contact us if you're interested in ordering!!!!

• 3LZ  Package opened up this week!:  64 Available Nationally, Less than 4 weeks of constraint based on a Plant Acceleration Plan.
  

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Lewis Five Motorsports was one of the many vendors I saw this past Saturday at America's Corvette Show in Warren, Michigan.  They are manufacturers of a growing number of modifications to the C5 Corvette.  Scott Lewis and some of his amiable family (pictured) showed me two products that I expect will find quite a market.

First, exposed headlights for the C5 give the car that C5.R racecar look.  They are available with the option of high-intensity discharge.  L5 Motorsports can paint to match your car and install, but if you're not in Michigan, you can have them painted (or not) and shipped for your own installation.

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Now you can take a Corvette with you (kind of) when you vacation, even if you're not driving it!  Thanks to a story on AutoBlog today, we learned that American Custom Trailers is producing a line of Corvette-inspired trailers.

The 19 cubic foot Corvette-inspired trailers are fully DOT compliant and feature carpeted holds, working tail lights, torsion suspensions, 12" wheels and tires, 1-7/8" swivel couplers, and 6 PIN electrical connection.  Pricing starts at $3,495, with custom paint jobs and graphics packages available to help you personalize.  Towing Corvette not required!

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What do you call a man who eats, sleeps, and vacations with Corvette parts?  One such man is Terry, and he confesses to a Corvette addiction.

Since as a youth he started bringing parts car after parts car to his parent's home, the evidence of addiction has been clear.  When others would go to the lake house, or the shore, or Disney World, Terry would go to cars shows, looking to hawk Corvette fuel injector kits or wheel covers.

Terry's niche is Corvettes and other Chevies from the 50's through the 70's.  If you need parts related to 1957-1965 Corvette fuel injection, if you're looking for RPO 276 Corvette wheel covers from that same era, or thermostat housings, you need to call Terry.  Thermostat housings?  Don't get him started!  He calls himself the thermostat "housing authority".

Does humility play a part in his expertise for "early, hard to find" Corvette parts?  A favorite saying: "I don't know it all, but I want to.  Teach me.  I'm all ears."

Sadly, he has no website.  Call Terry at 586/996-1967.

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Corvette Blog has been fascinated with the wide range of adaptations to the Corvette C5 and C6 chassis the creative geniuses of this world have made.  The August 2007 print (page 29) and on-line issues of Road & Track treat us to one more of these variations: the Anteros Supercar.

The originator of this vehicle, Roger Hector, explains that "The design concept was to capture some of the classic 1960s' sports-car DNA and blend it into a modern, original design for the C6".  Fabrication will be handled by HST Inc. in Tijuana, Mexico.  A Magnuson supercharger will boost the horsepower of the LS2 engine to 550hp.  Price is $110,000, including the original C6.

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News about the upcoming reveal of the alluring Callaway C16 Corvette Speedster is all over the Internet except at the Callaway website itself.

According to AutoBlog, the C16 model line will grow from two models to three in mid-August.  It is likely appropriate then that the new drophead coupe will debut at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the poshest car show on the continent.

As with the other models, the Speedster is powered by a supercharged and intercooled 6.2L Corvette LS2 V8, producing 700 horsepower and 660 ft-lbs. of torque.  That appears to be about 84 horsepower more than one can order for a C16 Coupe or Cabrio.  0-60 takes just 3.2 seconds and the top speed is 210mph.  As AutoBlog suggests, going that fast with no windshield would be an adventure, for sure.

Callaway has incorporated some bumps behind the extra tall headrests, as well, which hopefully support the car's weight should you find yourself upside down on the tarmac.  The C16 Speedster will cost $305,000 when it goes on sale in the fall.

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After a two week break, Corvette dealers are back to ordering vehicles today.  As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest ordering constraints straight from General Motors.  2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of August 13-19, 2007.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette, make sure you pay attention to the following options which are currently either unavailable or in limited production:

• 4LT  Package:  0 Available Nationally
• QX3  Chrome Wheels:  0 Available Nationally
• 89U   Crystal Red:  35 Available Nationally

• 3LZ  Package:  0 Available Nationally

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To whom would you turn for fiberglass or rolled composite panels to repair your Corvette?

Gary Everett from American Custom Industries in Sylvania, Ohio was present with an extensive display at the Corvettes at the Summit event this past Saturday.  ACI specializes in hoods, fenders, and other fiberglass / molded composite panels for 1963 - 2008 Corvettes.

Gary made a point that their fabrication technique is "hand laid" rather than "press molded" so the quality is enhanced.  ACI is likely the company you need!  Visit their website for all the helpful details if you are in need or repair or restoration.

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Today, GMAC Insurance and OnStar announced the roll-out of their Low-Mileage Discount Program which can reduce insurance cost for Corvette owners subscribed to OnStar!  Essentially, the concept, applicable to owners of Corvettes and other OnStar equipped vehicles, enables those who drive less to pay less on their auto insurance.

The opt-in program is the first of its kind leveraging state-of-the-art technology using OnStar to allow customers who drive fewer miles to benefit from substantial savings.  Eligible active OnStar subscribers simply sign up to save on their premiums (up to 54%) if they drive less than 15,000 miles annually.  Since the pilot program began, 10,000 participants have enrolled in the Low-Mileage Discount program.

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In researching this morning's blog, I discovered an interesting website that shows photography of almost all current GM transmissions.

Included are the Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed transaxle and the Tremec T56 six-speed manual overdrive transmission used in the current Chevrolet Corvettes.

The Hydra-Matic is shown at the top.

The Tremec is below.

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