Chevrolet hat in der letzten Woche, die GT-1 Corvette Championship Edition, angekündigt! Diese wird anlässlich des Erfolges der Corvette, in der GT1 Klasse, auf den Markt gebracht. Das GT-1 Paket gibt es in Gelb mit schwarzen Rennstreifen oder in Schwarz mit gelben Rennstreifen und wird es Wahlweise als Coupe, Cabrio oder als Z06 geben. Als Zuckerl gibt es das original Windschutzscheibenbanner der C6.R und das “Jake” Maskottchen des Rennteams. Zudem kommen Fahrernamen auf das Dach des Fahrzeuges und die gewonnenen Rennen auf die unteren Hälften der Türen. Natürlich gibt es dazu Q9V verchromte Felgen im 5 Speichen Design, verdunkelte Scheinwerfer, lackierte Türgriffe, eine Motorabdeckung im Carbondesign und das Z51 Performance Paket, zusammen mit einer NPP Performance Auspuffanlage. Im Innenraum wird es grundlegend Schwarz bleiben, mit gelben Stickereien und diversen Gravierungen. Zu jedem Fahrzeug wird es ein Authentizitäts Zertifikat geben. Die Produktion soll bereits im Frühjahr starten, genaue Stückzahlen sind nicht bekannt.

January 26, 2009
GT1 CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION ANNOUNCED FOR 2009
Breaking News – Members, Tom Hill, Quality Engineering Manager of the Bowling Green Assembly Plant, announced on Saturday night, January 24, 2009 to the crowd present at the NCRS Awards Banquet in Kissimmee, Florida that a GT1 Championship Edition would be built starting this Spring. The 2009 GT1 Championship Edition would be available in Coupe, Convertible and Z06 models. They will include your choice of 45U Velocity Yellow or 41U Black exterior paint with C6.R graphics inspired by our victorious Pratt & Miller Racing Team. This striping package will have a familiar “JAKE” theme running through the Black and Silver design. A very unique feature will include graphics that will have the driver’s names on the roof just like the C6.R has. Of course the Championships that the C6.R has won will be displayed on a lower door script graphic. The uniqueness continues with Black headlamps on the Velocity Yellow models including Genuine Corvette Accessories use on the body with colored door handles and a carbon patterned engine cover.
All models will include the ZR1 full width spoiler in body color, Q9V Forged Chrome Wheels (export models will only have QG7 Polished Wheels), Z51 Performance Package and NPP Performance Exhaust for Coupe and Convertible. Each will receive a distinctive yellow windshield banner for installation.

All models will have exclusive GT1 embroidery on the seats and console lid. Ebony 4LT (Coupe and Convertible) and 3LZ (Z06) interiors and shifter will be accentuated with yellow stitching. Included will be a Special Console Trim Plate with specific VIN sequencing and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Options reportedly available will include C2L Dual Roof Panels for the Coupe, U3U Navigation on all models, and MX0 6-speed paddle shift automatic on Coupe and Convertible.
Our best guess at prices at release time are:
-Coupe $65,500
-Convertible $72,000
-Z06 $86,500
Expect limited production.

[Source: Corvette Blogger]

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Dem autoblog ist es gelungen, die erste und exklusive Hurst Dodge Viper zu ergattern und einen ersten Fahrbericht zusammenzufassen. Hurst baut dieses, auf nur 50 Stück limitierte, Fahrzeug zum 50. Firmenjubiläum. Wie sich der 600 PS starke V10 auf der Straße macht, könnt ihr auf dem autoblog nachlesen und nach dem Klick in einem kurzen Video sehen.
Update: Streetfire hat die HD Version des Videos jetzt auf Youtube veröffentlicht. Das Video gibt es nach dem Klick.

[Source:autoblog]

LIMITED EDITION HURST/VIPER CELEBRATES THE ICONIC BRAND’S GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

The 50TH Anniversary HURST/Viper is the latest in a long line of highly-collectible performance cars to feature the famous Hurst “H” logo.

Irvine, Calif. (December 16, 2008) – To celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, Hurst Performance Vehicles announced today that it will build a limited edition series Hurst/Viper. Featuring an impressive list of performance enhancements and classic Hurst color combinations, only 50 of these unique supercars will be built beginning in December, 2008.

The Hurst/Viper will feature the new Hurst HARD-DRIVE® gold pistol-grip shifter, Hurst forged aluminum wheels, Katzkin leather interior, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires, Corsa exhaust and Moton Club Sport adjustable coil-over suspension with Eibach springs. In honor of the Golden Anniversary the vehicle will be available exclusively in Hurst’s legendary color combinations of Black with Gold stripes and White with Gold stripes. The interior features a special Katzkin charcoal leather with Hurst embroidered logos, gold thread detailing and perforated leather inserts.

“We are extremely proud to offer another milestone Hurst vehicle,” states Nate Shelton, Chairman of Hurst Performance Vehicles. “The 50 year legacy of Hurst is matched by very few companies; it is truly something to celebrate. We are looking forward to 50 more years of delivering Hurst performance and value to our fans and enthusiasts.”

Hurst Performance Vehicles has partnered with the Woodhouse Auto Family of Blair, Nebraska to build a very special Hurst/Viper for charity. HURST/Viper #01 features a unique flat-finish Hurst Gold exterior paint, black racing stripes and black-chrome Hurst wheels. This vehicle will be auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction on January 17th, 2009 with a portion of the proceeds donated by Woodhouse to Victory Junction, a year-round camping facility for children for chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. The new camp will be built in Kansas City, Kansas.

Lance Pittack, Owner/Principal of Woodhouse Automotive Family states “We are thrilled to partner with Hurst to help Victory Junction to provide a life-changing experience for these very deserving children and their families. We are donating the profits from the sale of this very special #01 HURST/Viper to help build the newest Victory Junction camp here in the Midwest”.

Joining Woodhouse and Hurst with donations for this vehicle are suppliers Moton Suspension Technology, Corsa Performance Exhaust, Hurst Shifters and Katzkin Leather. HURST/Vipers are available for individual order though Hurst Performance Vehicles and Woodhouse Dodge.

About Hurst Performance
Founded in 1958, Hurst Performance is one of the most recognized and revered names in the automotive performance arena. The Hurst brand has long been synonymous with speed, performance and quality, with an impressive track-record of pioneering high performance products and vehicles for all forms of motorsports and hot-rodding. Hurst was one of the first specialty companies to partner with the OEMs and bring enthusiasts limited edition performance vehicles like the legendary Hurst/Olds 442. For more information please visit www.Hurst-Performance.com.

About The Woodhouse Auto Family
Woodhouse Auto Family is a successful family-owned business which has sold vehicles in all 50 states. The Woodhouse Auto Family consists of 7 dealership franchises in the Omaha, Nebraska metro area. Woodhouse Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep have consistently been in the top 10 sales position for the Pentastar Corporation. In addition, Woodhouse has been a leader in new Dodge Viper sales for the past 8 years. With an extensive background in racing and performance Woodhouse also leads in performance modifications of the Dodge Viper SRT10.

About Victory Junction
Victory Junction is a year-round camping environment for children, ages 6 to 16, with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. Founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty in honor of their son Adam, the camp is located in Randleman, N.C. with a second location opening soon in Kansas City, Kan. Victory Junction offers programs for 24 disease groups and maintains strong relationships with 22 partner hospitals. Victory Junction’s mission is to provide life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a safe and medically-sound environment. As a not-for-profit organization, the camp operates solely through the support of generous donors to provide this experience at no charge to children and their families. For more information, visit www.victoryjunction.org.

[Source: Hurst]

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