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On July 18, the world of sports car is going to change. It is then when the mid-engine, new generation Corvette will be unveiled, fulfilling a decades-long dream of the car’s father, Zora Arkus-Duntov.
Chevy is preparing the way for the new car as best it can, as it targets selling more of them for more dollars than ever before. A host of related events are planned to coincide with the launch and last well into 2020, including two distinct tours that will cover 125 dealerships.
The Petersen Automotive Museum, probably the world’s most famous such establishment, is also planning to contribute to the launch of the new Vette by flanking the fans.
On the weekend of July 27, the museum will celebrate the Corvette’s creator in a unique event spanning for two days.
Zora Arkus-Duntov was instrumental to the creation of the Corvette, and the establishment of the nameplate as an American challenger for heavyweights Porsche or Ferrari.
The event is garnished with tons of Chevy cars, of course, that are to be admired both on site, as part of a special display, but also on the streets of Los Angeles in the Constellation Rally that will see the cars going from Pasadena to the Petersen. Leading the procession is a 1961 Corvette owned by the museum.
"The Chevrolet Corvette has earned its title as ‘America’s Sports Car’ thanks in large part to the work of Zora Arkus-Duntov,” said in a statement Petersen executive director Terry L. Karges.
“The Petersen is proud to honor Duntov’s incredible legacy, and we’re confident that this weekend will be like nothing else for any Corvette fan.”
As for the new Corvette, the eight generation will be presented for the time on July 18 in an event that is streaming live. The new car marks a departure from the decades-long front mid-engine configuration in favor of a full mid-engine layout.
The Petersen Automotive Museum, probably the world’s most famous such establishment, is also planning to contribute to the launch of the new Vette by flanking the fans.
On the weekend of July 27, the museum will celebrate the Corvette’s creator in a unique event spanning for two days.
Zora Arkus-Duntov was instrumental to the creation of the Corvette, and the establishment of the nameplate as an American challenger for heavyweights Porsche or Ferrari.
The event is garnished with tons of Chevy cars, of course, that are to be admired both on site, as part of a special display, but also on the streets of Los Angeles in the Constellation Rally that will see the cars going from Pasadena to the Petersen. Leading the procession is a 1961 Corvette owned by the museum.
"The Chevrolet Corvette has earned its title as ‘America’s Sports Car’ thanks in large part to the work of Zora Arkus-Duntov,” said in a statement Petersen executive director Terry L. Karges.
“The Petersen is proud to honor Duntov’s incredible legacy, and we’re confident that this weekend will be like nothing else for any Corvette fan.”
As for the new Corvette, the eight generation will be presented for the time on July 18 in an event that is streaming live. The new car marks a departure from the decades-long front mid-engine configuration in favor of a full mid-engine layout.
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