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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors. Corvettes ordered this week have an estimated production week of April 12th, 2010.

There are NO constraints this week for orders for any Corvette or ZR1 orders.

If you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors. Corvettes ordered this week have an estimated production week of April 5th, 2010.

There are NO constraints this week for orders for any Corvette or ZR1 orders.

If you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors. Corvettes ordered this week have an estimated production week of March 29th, 2010.

There are NO constraints this week for orders for any Corvette or ZR1 orders.

If you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors. Corvettes ordered this week have an estimated production week of March 22nd, 2010.

There are NO constraints this week for orders for any Corvette or ZR1 orders.

If you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors. Corvettes ordered this week have an estimated production week of March 15th, 2010.

There are NO constraints this week for orders for any Corvette or ZR1 orders.

If you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors. Corvettes ordered this week have an estimated production week of March 8th, 2010.

There are NO constraints this week for orders for any Corvette or ZR1 orders.

If you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  This week, however, there is no allocation for Corvettes or ZR1's nationwide.

Hang tight and check back next week for updates.

If you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors. Corvettes ordered this week have an estimated production week of March 1st, 2010.

There are NO constraints this week for orders for any Corvette or ZR1 orders.

If you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.

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Tom Read from GM's Advanced Powertrain Technology Communications recently stated, "We are considering the program".

What’s this program that he speaks of? Well, it will allow Corvette ZR1 buyers to build their very own LS9 V8 638 horsepower engine!

So now, in addition to employing 38 skilled builders at the Wixom, Mich. Performance Build Center to personally oversee and construct 45 LS9 engines each week, GM may present this same opportunity to customers who purchase their own ZR1. I’m afraid watching your Corvette come off the production line has now been replaced with building your own engine.

Pretty cool, if you ask us.

What do you think of this opportunity if GM comes through with approving it? Would you want to take part? The first hurdle you’d have to face, of course, would be the purchase of your $100,000 baby.

Check out the video after the jump.

[ Jalopnik ]

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors. Corvettes ordered this week have an estimated production time of February 22nd, 2010.

There are NO constraints this week for orders for any Corvette or ZR1 orders.

If you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  Unfortunately, no Corvette or ZR1 orders are available this week.

If you'd like custom built pricing for you when production opens again, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.  We will give you a professional quote including shipping or VIP delivery for you.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  This week Corvette ordering has opened back up, with vehicles being ordered this week having a target production period around January 18th, 2010.

There are no constraints this week for ordering.  All options are available to order!

There are no ZR1 orders this week, no allocation nationwide.

If you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.  We will give you a professional quote including shipping or VIP delivery for you.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  This week the only Corvette orders that are being accepted are for ZR1 models.

For 2010 ZR1's, the only constraint is the 315 Cashmere Custom Leather Interior, which as a new option is still in the introduction phases.

If you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.  We will give you a professional quote including shipping or VIP delivery for you.

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According to well-placed sources, a Corvette with a mid-engined layout was well into development in 2008, until the global financial meltdown cut off funding sources.  Then, General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson proclaimed in May that the Corvette was paying it's own way, and that the C7 was alive.

Now, as AutoWeek Magazine's print version declared this week (11.16.09 issue), there may no longer be a C7 in development!  Say it ain't so!  We love the 6th Generation, without a doubt, but we want -- we need -- a future, too!

[ Previous postings on the C7 ]

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  Finally after the hiatus on ordering, we're back at it today. 

Finally, 2010 Corvettes are available to order again today, with the exception of the ZR1, which has no allocation.

There are NO constraints this week for orders!

If you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  There are no Corvettes allocated for production this week besides some select ZR1 models.

That said, there are two constraints listed, both with greater than 4 weeks until the constraint will be lifted due to them being a new option introduction.  That option is option code 315, Cashmere Custom Leather Wrap with a 3LZ package or 4LT package.

We'll let you know when the next available orders are allocated for production.  In the meantime, if you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  There are no Corvettes allocated for production this week besides some select ZR1 models.

That said, there are two constraints listed, both with greater than 4 weeks until the constraint will be lifted due to them being a new option introduction.  That option is option code 315, Cashmere Custom Leather Wrap with a 3LZ package or 4LT package.

We'll let you know when the next available orders are allocated for production.  In the meantime, if you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  There were no constraints as of the latest report.

That said, there are no orders nationally this week, so we'll take a quick break and look forward to order again next week!

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

That said, there are no orders nationally this week, so we'll take a quick break and look forward to order again next week!

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  Finally after a couple of weeks of inactivity, we have orders available and all of our constraints have been lifted!

That's right, on all Corvettes, Z06's and ZR1's there are no national ordering constraints!  Yes, 70U Torch Red is available.  Yes, Z15 Grand Sport Heritage Package is available, and everything else you wonder about!

We're here to help you with your order, and get it to you at a discounted price.  Feel free to call us at (888) 875-0728 or by leaving a comment, which we'll keep private.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  There are no allocated Corvettes for dealers this week - so no orders will be placed.

• 2010 Corvettes:  The first is option 70U the Torch Red exterior color option.  It is a new color introduction and they are ramping it up.  Only 25% of available orders will be able to order Torch Red.  The Z15 Grand Sport Heritage Package is constrained with no available orders, greater than 4 weeks until the rollout.  Also, on Grand Sport orders (both coupe or convertible), 89U Crystal Red Tintcoat is not yet available to order, but only on those models.
   
• 2010 Corvette Z06:  There is only 1 constraint to report.  70U Torch Red is being ramped up, again, only 25% of orders available nationally to choose Torch Red.

• 2010 Corvette ZR1:  There are 2 color constraints to report.  70U Torch Red constraint of only 25% nationally available, and 89U Crystal Red is new to the ZR1 and are being ramped up.  Crystal Red has no available orders to place this week.

Posted By Ryan In 2010 Corvette , Buying a Corvette , Corvette Dealers , Corvette Equipment , Corvette News , Corvette Parts , Corvette Production | 0 Comments Permalink

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  There are no allocated Corvettes for dealers this week - so no orders will be placed.

• 2010 Corvettes:  The first is option 70U the Torch Red exterior color option.  It is a new color introduction and they are ramping it up.  Only 25% of available orders will be able to order Torch Red.  The Z15 Grand Sport Heritage Package is constrained with no available orders, greater than 4 weeks until the rollout.  Also, on Grand Sport orders (both coupe or convertible), 89U Crystal Red Tintcoat is not yet available to order, but only on those models.
   
• 2010 Corvette Z06:  There is only 1 constraint to report.  70U Torch Red is being ramped up, again, only 25% of orders available nationally to choose Torch Red.

• 2010 Corvette ZR1:  There are 2 color constraints to report.  70U Torch Red constraint of only 25% nationally available, and 89U Crystal Red is new to the ZR1 and are being ramped up.  Crystal Red has no available orders to place this week.

Posted By Ryan In 2010 Corvette , Buying a Corvette , Corvette Dealers , Corvette Equipment , Corvette News , Corvette Production | 2 Comments Permalink

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  There are no allocated Corvettes for dealers this week - so no orders will be placed.

• 2010 Corvettes:  The first is option 70U the Torch Red exterior color option.  It is a new color introduction and they are ramping it up.  Only 25% of available orders will be able to order Torch Red.  The previous constraint for any 3LTs or 4LTs ordered with the base radio US8 has been lifted and can now be ordered.  The Z15 Grand Sport Heritage Package is constrained with no available orders, greater than 4 weeks until the rollout.  Also, on Grand Sport orders (both coupe or convertible), 89U Crystal Red Tintcoat is not yet available to order, but only on those models.
   
• 2010 Corvette Z06:  There is only 1 constraint to report.  70U Torch Red is being ramped up, again, only 25% of orders available nationally to choose Torch Red.

• 2010 Corvette ZR1:  There are 2 color constraints to report.  70U Torch Red constraint of only 25% nationally available, and 89U Crystal Red is new to the ZR1 and are being ramped up.  Crystal Red has no available orders to place this week.

Posted By Ryan In 2010 Corvette , Buying a Corvette , Corvette Equipment , Corvette News , Corvette Parts , Corvette Production | 1 Comments Permalink

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  There are no allocated Corvettes for dealers this week - so no orders will be placed.

• 2010 Corvettes:  The first is option 70U the Torch Red exterior color option.  It is a new color introduction and they are ramping it up.  Only 25% of available orders will be able to order Torch Red.  The previous constraint for any 3LTs or 4LTs ordered with the base radio US8 has been lifted and can now be ordered.  The Z15 Grand Sport Heritage Package is constrained with no available orders, greater than 4 weeks until the rollout.  Also, on Grand Sport orders (both coupe or convertible), 89U Crystal Red Tintcoat is not yet available to order, but only on those models.
   
• 2010 Corvette Z06:  There is only 1 constraint to report.  70U Torch Red is being ramped up, again, only 25% of orders available nationally to choose Torch Red.

• 2010 Corvette ZR1:  There are 2 color constraints to report.  70U Torch Red constraint of only 25% nationally available, and 89U Crystal Red is new to the ZR1 and are being ramped up.  Crystal Red has no available orders to place this week.

Posted By Ryan In 2010 Corvette , Buying a Corvette , Corvette Dealers , Corvette Equipment , Corvette News , Corvette Production | 0 Comments Permalink

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  Corvette orders placed this week will be produced the week of September 21st, 2009.

• 2010 Corvettes:  The first is option 70U the Torch Red exterior color option.  It is a new color introduction and they are ramping it up.  Only 25% of available orders will be able to order Torch Red.  The previous constraint for any 3LTs or 4LTs ordered with the base radio US8 has been lifted and can now be ordered.  The Z15 Grand Sport Heritage Package is constrained with no available orders, greater than 4 weeks until the rollout.  Also, on Grand Sport orders (both coupe or convertible), 89U Crystal Red Tintcoat is not yet available to order, but only on those models.
   
• 2010 Corvette Z06:  There is only 1 constraint to report.  70U Torch Red is being ramped up, again, only 25% of orders available nationally to choose Torch Red.

• 2010 Corvette ZR1:  There are 2 color constraints to report.  70U Torch Red constraint of only 25% nationally available, and 89U Crystal Red is new to the ZR1 and are being ramped up.  Crystal Red has no available orders to place this week.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  There's been one update since last week's constraint report.  That said, there are no Corvette orders to place this week, no allocation from the factory.  When ordering resumes next week, we expect these constraints.

• 2010 Corvettes:  The first is option 70U the Torch Red exterior color option.  It is a new color introduction and they are ramping it up.  Only 20% of available orders will be able to order Torch Red.  The other constraint is for any 3LTs or 4LTs ordered with the base radio US8.  This is pending an Engineering Validation and constitutes only 5% of available orders nationally.
   
• 2010 Corvette Z06:  There is only 1 constraint to report.  70U Torch Red is being ramped up, again, only 20% of orders available nationally to choose Torch Red.

• 2010 Corvette ZR1:  There are now only 2 color constraints to report.  10U Artic White is now available to order.  70U Torch Red constraint of only 20% nationally available, and 89U Crystal Red are both new to the ZR1 and are being ramped up.  Crystal Red has only 5% of orders available to place.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  There are no changes from last week's constraint report.  Corvette orders placed this week have a target production period the week of September 14th, 2009.

• 2010 Corvettes:  There are 2 constraints to report.  The first is option 70U the Torch Red exterior color option.  It is a new color introduction and they are ramping it up.  Only 20% of available orders this week will be able to order Torch Red.  The other constraint is for any 3LTs or 4LTs ordered with the base radio US8.  This is pending an Engineering Validation and constitutes only 5% of available orders nationally.
   
• 2010 Corvette Z06:  There is only 1 constraint to report.  70U Torch Red is being ramped up, again, only 20% of orders available nationally to choose Torch Red.

• 2010 Corvette ZR1:  There are 3 color constraints to report.  First, the same 70U Torch Red constraint of only 20% nationally available, and then both 10U Artic White and 89U Crystal Red are both new to the ZR1 and are being ramped up.  Both colors have only 5% of orders available to place.

Posted By Ryan In 2010 Corvette , Buying a Corvette , Corvette Equipment , Corvette News , Corvette Parts , Corvette Production | 0 Comments Permalink

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  Corvette orders placed this week have a target production period the week of September 14th, 2009.

• 2010 Corvettes:  There are 2 constraints to report.  The first is option 70U the Torch Red exterior color option.  It is a new color introduction and they are ramping it up.  Only 20% of available orders this week will be able to order Torch Red.  The other constraint is for any 3LTs or 4LTs ordered with the base radio US8.  This is pending an Engineering Validation and constitutes only 5% of available orders nationally.
   
• 2010 Corvette Z06:  There is only 1 constraint to report.  70U Torch Red is being ramped up, again, only 20% of orders available nationally to choose Torch Red.

• 2010 Corvette ZR1:  There are 3 color constraints to report.  First, the same 70U Torch Red constraint of only 20% nationally available, and then both 10U Artic White and 89U Crystal Red are both new to the ZR1 and are being ramped up.  Both colors have only 5% of orders available to place.

Call us today if you're interested in placing a deposit to custom build the ZR1 of your dreams!  (888) 875-0728.

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Corvette’s Bowling Green Assembly Plant recently announced a new schedule of production hours, effective July 20th. Instead of a normal 8-hour, 5 days per week, operation hours will be reduced to 10-hour days, 4 days per week.

The nearly 500 workers now employed will be expected to work Monday through Thursday from 6:12am until 4:42pm. There is no word of how long this new schedule will endure.

To further control production numbers of Corvettes, the plant is also scheduled to close August 3rd, August 10th, and August 17th.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  Corvette orders placed this week have a target production period the week of September 7th, 2009.

• 2010 Corvettes:  There are 2 constraints to report.  The first is option 70U the Torch Red exterior color option.  It is a new color introduction and they are ramping it up.  Only 20% of available orders this week will be able to order Torch Red.  The other constraint is for any 3LTs or 4LTs ordered with the base radio US8.  This is pending an Engineering Validation and constitutes only 5% of available orders nationally.
   
• 2010 Corvette Z06:  There is only 1 constraint to report.  70U Torch Red is being ramped up, again, only 20% of orders available nationally to choose Torch Red.

• 2010 Corvette ZR1:  There are 3 color constraints to report.  First, the same 70U Torch Red constraint of only 20% nationally available, and then both 10U Artic White and 89U Crystal Red are both new to the ZR1 and are being ramped up.  Both colors have only 5% of orders available to place.

As a reminder, we have 2 ZR1 orders available.  Call us today if you're interested in placing a deposit to custom build the ZR1 of your dreams!  (888) 875-0728.

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

• 2010 Corvettes:  Th only constraint to report for ordering is the 70U Torch Red option.  It is a new color introduction and they are ramping it up.  Only 10% of available orders this week will be able to order Torch Red.
   
• 2010 Corvette Z06:  There is the same constraint to report.  70U Torch Red is being ramped up, only 10% of orders available nationally to choose Torch Red.

• 2010 Corvette ZR1:  There are 3 color constraints to report.  First, the same 70U Torch Red constraint of only 15% nationally available, and then both 10U Artic White and 89U Crystal Red are both new to the ZR1 and are being ramped up.  Both colors have only 4% of orders available to place.

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J.D. Power & Associates recently conducted an Initial Quality Study, focused on the quality of all vehicles produced for the U.S. market. Reports concluded that the big three have improved their vehicle quality by 10% since last year.

In fact, the GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant received its very own Bronze Award honors for its quality inspection. The assembly plant ranked 5th place internationally for overall vehicle quality! This Corvette and Cadillac XLR plant only averaged 43 vehicle issues out of every 100 vehicles produced (or a rating of 43 PP100). The industry average for initial quality problems was 108 per 100 vehicles produced.

Though 43 faults may seem quite high, this score was only surpassed by THREE plants, which included:

• Toyota’s Japanese plant (29 PP100)
• Honda’s Ohio plant (41 PP100)
• GM’s Ontario plant (42 PP100)
• Ford’s Kentucky Truck plant (43 PP100) and
• GM’s Bowling Green plant (43 PP100)

“High quality generally translates into reduced re-engineering costs and lower warranty expenses during a vehicle’s life cycle. High quality also enhances an automaker’s reputation for reliability, which is a critical purchase consideration for many consumers,” says David Sargent, J.D. Power and Associates’ vice president of automotive research.

Corvette proves, once again, to be the ultimate pure-American quality super car!

[ The Auto Channel ]

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

• 2010 Corvettes:  Th only constraint to report for ordering is the 70U Torch Red option.  It is a new color introduction and they are ramping it up.  Only 10% of available orders this week will be able to order Torch Red.
   
• 2010 Corvette Z06:  There is the same constraint to report.  70U Torch Red is being ramped up, only 10% of orders available nationally to choose Torch Red.

• 2010 Corvette ZR1:  There are 3 color constraints to report.  First, the same 70U Torch Red constraint of only 15% nationally available, and then both 10U Artic White and 89U Crystal Red are both new to the ZR1 and are being ramped up.  Both colors have only 4% of orders available to place.

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General Motor’s Bowling Green Assembly Plant produced its 1,500,000th Corvette on May 28, 2009. The special announcement was made at a Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association June meeting.

“The 1.5 millionth Corvette is a great example of how Chevy is America’s Brand,” says Chevrolet’s Product Marketing Director, Karen Rafferty. “For nearly 60 years we have built America’s Sports Car and this milestone is a solid proof point.”

In keeping with tradition, the historic 1,500,000th Corvette was built identical to the first, 500,000th, and 1,000,000th Corvettes ever built. Each are assembled with a black convertible top, white body, 3LT body style, and red interior.  What a neat idea and tradition!  More photos of the event after the jump!

Do you predict Chevrolet will make it to producing Corvette No. 2,000,000? We can only hope!

[ LeftLaneNews.com ]

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The hottest topic on CorvetteBlog right now is the 2010 Corvette, and rightfully so.  The specific interest has been in the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport.  We have all the details you need about the hottest addition to the Corvette family.

Let's go over some of what we know.  First of all, the Grand Sport will be available in both coupe and convertible, in every trim level (1LT, 2LT, 3LT, and 4LT). The most defining aspect of the Grand Sport has to be it's aggressive look and wider track than the current C6.  It will have a unique fender design and the Grand Sport badge will appear in the cove.  There will be a front splitter and tall rear spoiler.

The Grand Sport offers a Heritage package with fender hash mark stripes (4 stripe colors) and special two-tone seats with "Grand Sport" embroidery as an available option.  Every exterior and interior color will be available to order. 

Technically speaking, the Grand Sport will have functional brake ducts and additional cooling.  It has larger 6-piston 14" front and 4-piston 13.4" rear brakes, both with silver painted calipers.  The manual Coupe version will have a Z52 dry sump package with a rear battery.

Now a little bit about the wheels and tires.  There will be three Grand Sport specific wheels:  Silver, Competition Gray and Chrome.  It will come with the wider sized Goodyear F1 supercar tires (275/35-18x9.5 and 325/30-19x12)

There are many benefits to the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport.  First, there is a greater lateral acceleration.  The standard is .92 g, the previous Z51 offered .98 g and the Grand Sport comes in at 1.0 g.  It gains 0.2 seconds in the 0-60 test versus standard Corvettes  (4.0 vs 4.2).  All of this and even 26 mpg highway rating vs 24 mpg for Z06.

Pricing has not been yet released, but when we have the details, we will immediately post it for you.  See the complete list of specifications after the jump.

If you are interested in custom ordering a 2010 Corvette Grand Sport, contact us at CorvetteBlog.  You can leave a comment, which will be kept private, or give us a call at (888) 875-0728.  We're here to help you with an easy online purchase experience and many delivery options.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  Again this week's update is pretty simple because there are no constraints.  That said, there is no Corvette allocation for dealers this week, so no orders will be placed.  Look for an update next week here on CorvetteBlog on the upcoming allocation.

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GM announed that they were planning to reduce production to align with market demand, meaning that many assembly plants will be ideled in the coming weeks so that inventory can catch up with demand.  We've just learned that the Bowling Green Assembly Plant, home to the Corvette, will be one of the most severly impacted plants that GM has.

The plant will be down 9 weeks.  The downtime weeks are as follows:  5/4, 5/11, 6/1, 6/8, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 8/3, 8/10.  These new operating plans have also revised the buildout and startup schedules for the 2009 and 2010 Corvettes.

The new revised buildout for the last 2009 Corvettes will be July 28th, 2009.  The new revised startup for the 2010 Corvettes will be July 29th, 2009.

Keep checking CorvetteBlog.com for any updates related to the Bowling Green Assembly Plant.

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

• 2009 Corvettes:  There is only 1 constraint to report this week.  74U Victory Red is now built out, so no additional Corvette orders will be taken with that exterior color.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  There is the same constraint to report.  74U Victory Red is now built out, so no additional Corvette orders will be taken with that exterior color.

• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Again, just 74U Victory Red is unavailable.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

• 2009 Corvettes:  There is only 1 constraint to report this week.  74U Victory Red is now built out, so no additional Corvette orders will be taken with that exterior color.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  There is the same constraint to report.  74U Victory Red is now built out, so no additional Corvette orders will be taken with that exterior color.

• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Again, just 74U Victory Red is unavailable.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

• 2009 Corvettes:  There are only 2 constraints to report this week.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior has been discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out.  Second, 74U Victory Red is now built out, so no additional Corvette orders will be taken with that exterior color.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  There are the same 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior is discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out as well.  Second, 74U Victory Red is now built out, so no additional Corvette orders will be taken with that exterior color.

• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  The only 2 constraints are the 425 Linen Custom Leather interior and 74U the Victory Red exterior, which are both no longer available for ordering.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

• 2009 Corvettes:  There are only 2 constraints to report this week.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior has been discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out.  Second, 74U Victory Red is now built out, so no additional Corvette orders will be taken with that exterior color.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  There are the same 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior is discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out as well.  Second, 74U Victory Red is now built out, so no additional Corvette orders will be taken with that exterior color.

• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  The only 2 constraints are the 425 Linen Custom Leather interior and 74U the Victory Red exterior, which are both no longer available for ordering.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

• 2009 Corvettes:  There are 4 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior has been discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package will be constrained until build starts less than 4 weeks from now.  Third, 74U Victory Red is now built out, so no additional Corvette orders will be taken with that exterior color.  Finally, the GT1 Championship Edition is now showing greater than 4 weeks until we can order it.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  There are the same 4 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior is discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out as well.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package will be constrained until build starts less than 4 weeks from now.  Third, 74U Victory Red is now built out, so no additional Corvette orders will be taken with that exterior color.  Finally, the GT1 Championship Edition is now showing greater than 4 weeks until we can order it.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  The only 2 constraints are the 425 Linen Custom Leather interior and 74U the Victory Red exterior, which are both no longer available for ordering.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

• 2009 Corvettes:  There are 4 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior has been discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package will be constrained until build starts less than 4 weeks from now.  Third, 74U Victory Red is now built out, so no additional Corvette orders will be taken with that exterior color.  Finally, the GT1 Championship Edition is now showing greater than 4 weeks until we can order it.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  There are the same 4 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior is discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out as well.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package will be constrained until build starts less than 4 weeks from now.  Third, 74U Victory Red is now built out, so no additional Corvette orders will be taken with that exterior color.  Finally, the GT1 Championship Edition is now showing greater than 4 weeks until we can order it.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  The only 2 constraints are the 425 Linen Custom Leather interior and 74U the Victory Red exterior, which are both no longer available for ordering.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

• 2009 Corvettes:  There are 3 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior has been discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package will be constrained until build starts in Spring, less than 4 weeks from now.  The GT1 Championship Edition is now showing greater than 4 weeks until we can order it.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  There are the same 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior is discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out as well.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package will be constrained until build starts in Spring, less than 4 weeks from now.  The GT1 Championship Edition is now showing greater than 4 weeks until we can order it.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  The only constraint is the 425 Linen Custom Leather interior which is no longer available for ordering.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

• 2009 Corvettes:  There are 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior has been discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package will be constrained until build starts in Spring.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  There are the same 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior is discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out as well.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package will be constrained until build starts in Spring.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  The only constraint is the 425 Linen Custom Leather interior which is no longer available for ordering.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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Today is the final day for dealers to order Corvettes in Victory Red (74U).  The color is being built out after this week's ordering cycle for 2009.  If you're looking to get your customized Corvette or Z06 in Victory Red, call us today and we'll be glad to place the order for you.

If you still like the color and want to take advantage of some great deals on Victory Red Corvettes, take a look at our inventory!

• 2008 Corvette Convertible 3LT, Automatic, F55, Loaded:  $56,817  (GM Employee Price for all)
• 2009 Corvette Convertible 1LT, Automatic:  $56,615  (Discount price offered when you call)
• 2009 Corvette Coupe 1LT, Automatic, Z51:  $54,850  (Discount price offered when you call)
• 2007 Corvette Coupe (Pre-Owned) 1LT, Automatic, 3,700 miles:  $36,900  (Discount price offered when you call)

0% Financing is also available, so take advantage now on these Victory Red Specials!

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

• 2009 Corvettes:  There are 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior has been discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package will be constrained until build starts in Spring.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  There are the same 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior is discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out as well.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package will be constrained until build starts in Spring.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  The only constraint is the 425 Linen Custom Leather interior which is no longer available for ordering.

This is also the last week to order 74U Victory Red, it will be built out after this ordering week.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

• 2009 Corvettes:  There are 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior has been discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package is on constraint as it is still being introduced.  We expect to be able to order the CSC package in the next week or two.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  There are the same 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior is discontinued, so that constraint will exist until build-out as well.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package is on constraint as it is still being introduced.  We expect to be able to order the CSC package in the next week or two.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  The only constraint is the 425 Linen Custom Leather interior which is no longer available for ordering.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

• 2009 Corvettes:  There are 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior is on constraint.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package is on constraint as it is still being introduced.  We expect to be able to order the CSC package in the next week or two.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  There are the same 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior is on constraint.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package is on constraint as it is still being introduced.  We expect to be able to order the CSC package in the next week or two.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  The only constraint is the 425 Linen Custom Leather interior.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

• 2009 Corvettes:  There are 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior is on constraint.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package is on constraint as it is still being introduced.  We expect to be able to order the CSC package in the coming weeks.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  There are the same 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior is on constraint.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package is on constraint as it is still being introduced.  We expect to be able to order the CSC package in the coming weeks.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  The only constraint is the 425 Linen Custom Leather interior.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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While GM has yet to release the official pricing into their ordering systems for the CSC Competition Sport Corvette, our friends over at Jalopnik have come across the details, which we can share with you now.

The 1LT Coupe with Z51 and the CSC package will be $55,655.  The 1LZ Z06 model with the CSC package will be $77,500.  Both prices include destination fees.

We've covered what's included in the CSC last week, but you can check out all of the equipment included for the premium after the jump.

[ Jalopnik ]

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

Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of February 16-22, 2009.

• 2009 Corvettes:  There are 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior is on constraint.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package is on constraint as it is still being introduced.  We expect to be able to order the CSC package in the coming weeks.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  There are the same 2 constraints to report.  First 425 Linen Custom Leather Interior is on constraint.  Second, CSC the Competition Sport Package is on constraint as it is still being introduced.  We expect to be able to order the CSC package in the coming weeks.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  The only constraint is the 425 Linen Custom Leather interior.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

This is the twenty-fifth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of January 12-18, 2009.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

This is the twenty-fourth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of December 29 - January 11, 2009.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

This is the twenty-third week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of December 15-28, 2008.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

This is the twenty-second week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of December 8-14, 2008.

All Corvettes this week have the R8C Museum Delivery as a constrained option.  There will be no museum delivery available to order with this week's Corvettes.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

This is the twenty-first week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of November 24-December 7, 2008.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

This is the twenty-first week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of November 17-23, 2008.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

This is the twentieth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of November 10-16, 2008.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

This is the nineteenth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of November 3-9, 2008.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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With the current state of the economic crisis, government, companies, and even consumers nationwide are simply having to cut their spending in order to stay afloat. This threat is very real and does not exclude anyone from being affected by it.

Due to the crisis, General Motors has decided to hold off the production of Corvettes at the Bowling Green assembly plant during the week of October 6th. With the high prices of gasoline and numerous vehicles that remain stagnant on dealership lots, GM has also decided to lessen the production of Corvettes produced after the plant resumes to work the following week. Instead of producing 18.5 Corvettes every hour, the plant will slow down to 15 Corvettes every hour. Not only will work stop for a week and less vehicles will be produced, but also GM plans to layoff up to 75 workers from the Bowling Green facility.

Much of these plans came up very recently in order to cut back costs during such a trying time. The gloom of the economy is affecting everyone in some way. Like most of us, General Motors is just reacting to the crisis, planning ahead in order to stay afloat.

[ Automobile Magazine ]
 

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

This is the eighteenth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of October 27-November 2, 2008.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

This is the seventeenth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of October 20-26, 2008.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

This is the sixteenth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of October 13-19, 2008.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

This is the fifteenth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of October 6-12, 2008.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

This is the fourteenth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of September 29-October 5, 2008.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

This is the thirteenth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of September 22-28, 2008.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  The first week since ordering began that there are NO constraints.  All wheel and other options are available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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Last Thursday's 2008 GM Performance Build Center Open House is now history, but what an excellent opportunity it was to see the amazing engines that power both the Z06 and the ZR1 in production!   Whether this annual event is officially keyed to the timing of the Woodward Dream Cruise I know not, but it does provide a great chance for those in town for the best car show in the world to see the craftsmanship of these fabulous engines.

Photography was not allowed in the assembly area, but that was no problem as Popular Hot Rodding Magazine previously provided the pictures of what we saw.  My own photos in this blog focus on the exterior and public areas.  Check the video of the build process for extra insight, and then view the photos past the break.

[ More ZR1 Info ]

[ Jewel in GM's Powertrain Crown ]

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

This is the twelfth  week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of September 15-21, 2008.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  There is one constraint, the Q6B 19" Aluminum Chrome Wheel, which has no orders available nationally.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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

This is the eleventh week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of September 8-14, 2008.

• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
   
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  There is one constraint, the Q6B 19" Aluminum Chrome Wheel, with only 12 orders available again this week nationally.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  There is one constraint, the Q6B 19" Aluminum Chrome Wheel, with only 12 orders available again this week nationally.

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• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  There is one constraint, the Q6B 19" Aluminum Chrome Wheel, with only 12 orders available again this week nationally.

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• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  There is one constraint, the Q6B 19" Aluminum Chrome Wheel, with only 12 orders available nationally.

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• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  There is one constraint, the Q6B 19" Aluminum Chrome Wheel, with no orders available nationally.

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• 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  There is one constraint, the Q6B 19" Aluminum Chrome Wheel, with no orders available nationally.

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• 2009 Corvettes:  The only constraint this week is 17U Blade Silver Metallic, with 45 orders available nationally to dealers.  57U Cyber Gray Metallic is no longer on constraint.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  The Z06 has the same constraint as the Corvette, 17U Blade Silver Metallic, with 10 orders available nationally.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette ZR1:  This is the first week we see ZR1 constraints available.  There is one constraint, the Q6B 19" Aluminum Chrome Wheel, with 55 orders available nationally.

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• 2009 Corvettes:  The 2 remaining constraints are the two new exterior color options, 17U Blade Silver Metallic and 57U Cyber Gray Metallic.  There are no orders available nationally, whereas last week there were 75 total available.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  The Z06 has the same constraints as the Corvette, 17U Blade Silver Metallic and 57U Cyber Gray Metallic.  No orders available nationally.
  

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• July Consensus for Dealers:  25% ADS / 75% Controlled Allocation
• August Consensus:  50% ADS / 50% Controlled Allocation
• September Consensus:  75% ADS / 25% Controlled Allocation
• October Consensus and beyond:  100% ADS

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• 2009 Corvettes:  The only 2 constraints are the two new exterior color options, 17U Blade Silver Metallic and 57U Cyber Gray Metallic.  There are 25 Blade Silver Corvettes available nationally and 50 Cyber Gray Corvettes to order.  We also know there is less than 4 weeks left of this constraint as the plant accelerates.  If you're looking to see what those colors look like, click here.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  The Z06 has the same constraints as the Corvette, 17U Blade Silver Metallic and 57U Cyber Gray Metallic with 8 Blade Silver and 17 Cyber Gray available nationally to order.  Again, there is less than 4 weeks remaining on this constraint.
  

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• 2009 Corvettes:  The only 2 constraints are the two new exterior color options, 17U Blade Silver Metallic and 57U Cyber Gray Metallic.  There are 50 of each color available nationally to order.  We also know there is less than 4 weeks left of this constraint as the plant accelerates.  If you're looking to see what those colors look like, click here.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  The Z06 has the same constraints as the Corvette, 17U Blade Silver Metallic and 57U Cyber Gray Metallic with 16 of each color available nationally to order.  Again, there is less than 4 weeks remaining on this constraint.
  

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• 2009 Corvettes:  The only 2 constraints are the two new exterior color options, 17U Blade Silver Metallic and 57U Cyber Gray Metallic.  If you're looking to see what those colors look like, click here.
  
  
• 2009 Corvette Z06:  The Z06 has the same constraints as the Corvette, 17U Blade Silver Metallic and 57U Cyber Gray Metallic.
  

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• 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.
  

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• QX3  Chrome Wheels
• 67U  Machine Silver
• Z4Z  Indy Pace Cars

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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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• 10U:  Arctic White
  
• 17U:  Blade Silver Metallic (New!)
• 41U:  Black
• 45U:  Velocity Yellow Tintcoat
• 57U:  Cyber Gray Metallic (New!)
• 74U:  Victory Red
  
• 83U:  Atomic Orange Metallic
• 85U:  Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat
• 89U:  Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat
  

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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Corvettes Sold in February 2008:  2,071    (-25.6%)
  
  
• Corvettes Sold in February 2007:  2,784

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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat (89U) paint
• 3LZ Package with NEW Chrome Z06 wheels
• New Dark Titanium Leather Wrapped Interior
• Chrome Exterior Badges
• New Z06 sill plates
• Special Certificate of Authenticity
• Special Hydrographic pattern for the center trim plate
• Special Hood/Fascia stripe
• 427 Hood badges
• 427 Seat embroidery and floor mat embroidery
• Painted Z06 spoiler and Body Color door handles
• Wil Cooksey (former Corvette Assembly Plant Manager will handsign and number each vehicle inside the armrest)

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

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

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

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

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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 89U Crystal Red Metallic:  0 Available Nationally - Unfortunately Crystal Red is still on full constraint pending an Engineering Validation (still greater than 4 weeks, Chevy is saying)
  
  
• 4LT Package:  Free flow option - NO CONSTRAINTS!
  
  
• 1LT Package:  Free flow option - NO CONSTRAINTS!

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• 2006 Corvettes:  81 Available Nationally
  
  
• 2007 Corvettes:  4,451 Available Nationally
  
  
• 2008 Corvettes:  3,116 Available Nationally
  
  
• Total Corvettes Available on the Ground:  7,948

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This news broke Tuesday and has been rippling everywhere on the Net.  It appears that it was Todd Lassa's post at the Motor Trend Community Blog that got it started.  Word is, that the previously called Corvette Blue Devil will be called the Corvette ZR1.

You may know from a previous post that I have predicted Corvette SS.  In fact, I still want to believe that it will be Corvette SS.  Some of the other bloggers think that Lassa's statement is conjecture, and not based on an infallible source.  However, most of the solid advance information we have received so far has indeed come from Motor Trend!  Likelihood of accuracy here is, thus, pretty good.  As a result, Corvette Blog now has a new category of previous stories (at the right): 2009 Corvette ZR1 (Blue Devil).

[ Stories on Future Corvettes ]

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• 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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• 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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• 1LT Package:  0 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a Supplier Material Restriction.  The package has been on constraint since July 26th.
  
  
• QX3 Chrome Wheels:  300 Available Nationally (50%), Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on Supplier Capacity Restrictions.
  
  
• 4LT Package with 245 Trim (Sienna):  53 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a new option introduction.
  
  
• 4LT Package with 425 Trim (Linen):  22 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a new option introduction.

• 3LZ  Package with 245 Trim (Sienna):  18 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a new option introduction.
  
  
• 3LZ  Package with 425 Trim (Linen):  17 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a new option introduction.

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• 1LT Package:  0 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a Supplier Material Restriction.  The package has been on constraint since July 26th.
  
  
• 4LT Package:  0 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a new option introduction (we are hearing September maybe before we're able to order).
  
  
• QX3 Chrome Wheels:  207 Available Nationally (50%), Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on Supplier Capacity Restrictions.  *CorvetteBlog has 1 of the available constraints to order, contact us if you're interested!*
  

• 3LZ  Package:  0 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a new option introduction (we are hearing September maybe before we're able to order).

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• 1LT Package:  0 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a Supplier Material Restriction.
  
  
• 4LT Package:  0 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a new option introduction (we are hearing September maybe before we're able to order).
  
  
• QX3 Chrome Wheels:  180 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on Supplier Capacity Restrictions.  (up 20 units from last week)
  
  
• QG7 Polished Wheels:  No Longer Constrained!
  
  
• Z51 Performance Package:  No Longer Constrained!
  
  
• 89U   Crystal Red:  No Longer Constrained!
  
  
• F55 Magnetic Ride:  No Longer Constrained!
  

• 3LZ  Package:  0 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a new option introduction (we are hearing September maybe before we're able to order).

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• 1LT Package:  0 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a Supplier Material Restriction.
  
  
• 4LT Package:  0 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a new option introduction (we are hearing September maybe before we're able to order).
  
  
• QX3 Chrome Wheels:  160 Available Nationally (40%), Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on Supplier Capacity Restrictions.
  
  
• QG7 Polished Wheels:  144 Available Nationally (36%), Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on Supplier Capacity Restrictions.
  
  
• Z51 Performance Package:  100 Available Nationally (25%), Less than 4 weeks of constraint based on Supplier Material Restriction.
  

• 89U   Crystal Red:  72 Available Nationally (18%), Less than 4 weeks of constraint based on Supplier Material Restriction.
  
  
• F55 Magnetic Ride:  40 Available Nationally (10%), Less than 4 weeks of constraint based on Supplier Material Restriction.
  

• 3LZ  Package:  0 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a new option introduction (we are hearing September maybe before we're able to order).

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• 1LT Package:  0 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a Supplier Material Restriction.  (new this week)
  
  
• 4LT Package:  0 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a new option introduction (we are hearing September maybe before we're able to order).
  
  
• QX3 Chrome Wheels:  75 Available Nationally (25%), Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on Supplier Capacity Restrictions  *(CorvetteBlog does have 1 of the 75 available to order this week, let us know if you're interested!)
  
  
• QG7 Polished Wheels:  30 Available Nationally (10%), Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on Supplier Capacity Restrictions.  (new this week)
  
  
• Z51 Performance Package:  0 Available Nationally, Less than 4 weeks of constraint based on Supplier Material Restriction.  (new this week)
  

• 89U   Crystal Red:  33 Available Nationally (11%), Less than 4 weeks of constraint based on Supplier Material Restriction.
  
  
• F55 Magnetic Ride:  0 Available Nationally, Less than 4 weeks of constraint based on Supplier Material Restriction.  (new this week)
  

• 3LZ  Package:  0 Available Nationally, Greater than 4 weeks of constraint based on a new option introduction (we are hearing September maybe before we're able to order).

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• 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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• 4LT Option Level Package
  (They expect this to be constrained through August at the earliest)
  
  
• Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat
  (Only 10% of National Quantity is available, should increase within 4 weeks)
  
  
• 3LZ Option Level Package for Corvette Z06
  (They expect this to be constrained through August at the earliest)
  

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AutoBlog posted a great article on the Corvette assembly plant today.  Great pictures of the Bowling Green Assembly Plant abound.

As we had reported earlier, the plant is just across the street from the National Corvette Museum.  I spent three hours or more at the museum late winter.  Throw in the assembly plant, and you've got an exciting full day of activity!

Related:

[ AutoBlog ]

[ Museum ]

[ Corvette Blog Museum Stories ]

[ Bowling Green Assembly Plant ]

[ Assembly Plant 25th Anniversary ]

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A multimillion-dollar expansion of the Toledo GM Powertrain Plant for production of a better-performing six-speed transmission scheduled for use on Corvettes is underway (see photo) and ahead of schedule.

According to Wednesday's Toledo (Ohio) Blade, GM is fast-tracking the facility to provide massive output for a wide range of rear wheel drive GM vehicles, including Corvette.

GM spokesperson Susan Garavaglia said that the automaker plans to have ten variants of the six-speed transmission available for use in its vehicles by 2010, when it will make as many as 1.8 million units a year.

[ Toledo Blade ]

Posted By Bill Connell In Corvette News , Corvette Parts , Corvette Production | 1 Comments Permalink

My snail mail copy of Corvette Fever just hit the in-box, and they have published a timetable on our highly anticipated Corvette SS.  Claiming infallibility from a GM insider, the author of the article states that this vehicle program was officially initiated on June 20, 2005.

The Anticipated Validation Testing completion date is October 15, 2007.  The Start of Production Date is March 8, 2008, less than a year away!

Body modifications of a grander sort than have been seen in any "spy shots" will be required to accommodate P335/25R20 tires.  The inside word is that the supercharged 6.2L LS9 engine will produce 650 horses and 650 foot-pounds of torque!  The transmission will be the six-speed MTX.  Electronic limited-slip differential and a next generation brake and engine intervention traction control system round out the package.

That ought to put thoughts of Vipers out of the minds of the last hold-outs!

[ Corvette Fever ]

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According to a memo recently received by new Chevrolet Corvette dealers, Monterey Red Metallic Tintcoat (80U) is being discontinued.

The final date for order submission in this color is April 7, 2007.  If that's the color you want, you do not have much time to order.

The memo indicates that a replacement color will be made available at the beginning of 2008 Model Year production.

Posted By Bill Connell In Buying a Corvette , Corvette Dealers , Corvette Equipment , Corvette News , Corvette Production | 5 Comments Permalink

European Corvette lovers are aglow with the announcement this past Friday of a unique 2007 Corvette all their own!  According to the Dutch/Belgian website autowereld.com, the new Corvette Victory Edition (to be available in March) will celebrate Corvette's massive impact in automotive racing in Europe.

Just 250 units will be produced, each featuring a body color full width rear spoiler.  These Vette coupes will come in Black or Velocity Yellow and will be distinguished by Competition Grey aluminum wheels.  Interiors will be enhanced with two-tone leather, special door-sill plates, and carbon-look trim.

[ Autowereld ]

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A 2007 Chevrolet Corvette convertible will pace the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 27, 2007.  Since it was selected as the Official Pace Car, Chevrolet will supply several identically prepared and uniquely trimmed Corvette convertibles – in new Atomic Orange paint with distinctive gold ribbon graphics – that will serve in the official pace duties of the race, as well as supporting activities.

All of the pace car replicas are equipped with the Corvette’s standard LS2 small-block V-8 and Z51 performance package.  A six-speed manual transmission is standard, with the six-speed paddle-shift automatic optional.  The navigation system with Bose audio, as well as OnStar, is standard.   Pricing for the pace car replica convertible is $66,995 MSRP, including destination.  The paddle-shift six-speed automatic is the only option, which brings the price to $68,245.

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Just announced by Chevrolet today: the Ron Fellows ALMS GT1 Champion Corvette Z06 version will be available this spring. It carries an MSRP of $77,500, including destination. OnStar and the navigation system are the only options; and when equipped with them, the price is $79,945.

This special Corvette Z06 is the first signed special edition in Corvette’s 54-year history, and is the first Arctic White Z06 ever offered. Only 399 are planned for production: approximately 300 for the United States, 33 for Canada and 66 for other export markets.

Posted By Bill Connell In Corvette Equipment , Corvette News , Corvette Pictures , Corvette Pricing , Corvette Production , Corvettes of the Future | 4 Comments Permalink

With the latest buyouts coming from GM, I know I personally never thought about the employees at the Corvette plant actually looking forward to the offers. I just assumed they wouldn't be interested in what GM wanted. I was wrong.

I enjoy hearing the perspective of people who make the car we love. Hear what these decisions from GM mean to them. I was enlightened by Robert Schoenberger's interesting article in The Courier-Journal titled "Corvette plant workers eye buyouts"

The Louisville Kentucky paper is a great resource and media outlet close to Bowling Green, KY (home of the Corvette plant).

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There was an interesting article in the Salt Lake Tribune today.

Nancy Pottish and Peter Travisono (Salt Lake residents) were the subjects of the article which discusses their venture into Carbon Fiber, which eventually found its way onto the 2004 Corvette Z06, a Special Anniversary Edition. They formed MacLean Quality Composites which produces the product that's making everything we know faster, lighter and even finds its way into NASCAR vehicles.

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The Initial Quality Study (IQS) from JD Power and Associates was released this week. The Corvette had some great imprvoements. After reading a post from Rob at Corvette Action Center, he points out some key facts from the report for vehicles built in October 2005 (mind you data more recent is not yet available).

The Corvette, built at the Bowling Green Plant faired very well:

The Top 10 J.D. Power Problems in the study were:

Paint imperfection-blemish/dirt in paint: 2.9 PPH
Paint imperfection-uneven/runs: 2.9 PPH
Paint imperfection-chip/scratch at delivery: 2.9 PPH
Excessive brake dust: 2.9 PPH
Manual-difficult to get in gear: 2.5 PPH
Door panels-squeak/rattle: 2.5 PPH
Interior materials soils/scuffs too easily: 2.1 PPH
NAV system-map info miss/wrong directions/poor location: 1.7 PPH
Trunk/hatch/tailgate hard to open/close: 1.7 PPH
Brakes are noisy: 1.7 PPH

The IQS is a model-level study. It measures 212 symptoms across nine categories, including driving experience, engine and transmission, and a broad range of quality problems reported by vehicle owners.

Now mind you all of these numbers are based on people who bought or leased the 2006 model year Corvettes. They are surveyed 90 days after they take delivery and those numbers are used for these ratings. Great improvements continue to take the Corvette, and GM, higher in the Customer Satisfaction arena.

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