Thursday, May 30, 2013

Lissie: Behind the Scenes at Hangout Music Fest | Chevrolet

At Hangout Music Fest in Gulf Shores, Alabama, Lissie sat down with Chevrolet and Spin to talk about inspiration, social media, and future collaborations.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

2014 Corvette Stingray Cranks Out 460 Horsepower.

SAE certifications confirm new Corvette has most powerful standard engine ever

2013-05-28

DETROIT – The 2014 Corvette Stingray’s all-new LT1 6.2L V-8 engine is SAE-certified at 460 horsepower (343 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 465 lb-ft of torque (630 Nm) at 4,600 rpm, with the available performance exhaust system, Chevrolet announced today.
The Stingray is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower (339 kW) and 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) with the standard exhaust system. They are the highest standard power ratings ever for the Corvette, delivered with efficiency that is expected to exceed 26 mpg on the highway.
“The 2014 Corvette Stingray’s LT1 engine is a triumph of advanced technology, delivering more power and torque than ever before with greater efficiency,” said Jordan Lee, Small Block chief engineer.
“The LT1’s performance complements the Corvette’s low mass with a tremendous feeling of power that builds as the rpm climbs. Drivers will experience more power and acceleration than ever before with the standard engine – in fact, its power and torque surpass many uplevel engines offered by competitors.”
At 74 horsepower per liter, the LT1 has greater power density than the C6 Corvette’s LS3 6.2L engine and even the C6 Z06’s racing-derived 7.0L LS7. It also produces comparable torque to the LS7 – up to 4,700 rpm – and its peak torque is within 5 lb-ft of the 7.0L engine. That torque is generated early and sustained across the rpm band, with 316 lb-ft available at only 1,000 rpm and 90 percent of peak torque available from 3,000 rpm to 5,500 rpm – giving the lightweight Corvette Stingray excellent acceleration at all speeds.
Chevrolet estimates the Corvette will run from 0 to 60 mph in less than four seconds.
The new LT1 engine’s high output, and high power density and efficiency are due to several advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing, which support an advanced combustion system.
Direct injection is a primary contributor to the engine’s combustion efficiency, ensuring a more complete burn of the fuel in the air-fuel mixture. That’s achieved by precisely controlling the mixture motion and fuel injection spray pattern. Direct injection also keeps the combustion chamber cooler, which allows for a higher compression ratio. Emissions are also reduced, particularly cold-start hydrocarbon emissions, which are cut by about 25 percent.
Active Fuel Management, or cylinder deactivation, is a first-ever application on Corvette. It helps save fuel by imperceptibly shutting down half of the engine’s cylinders in light-load driving. Continuously variable valve timing is refined to support the LT1 AFM and direct injection systems to further optimize performance, efficiency and emissions.
These technologies support the all-new, advanced combustion system, which incorporates a new cylinder-head design and a new, sculpted piston design that is an integral contributor to the high-compression, mixture motion parameters enabled by direct injection.
Additional engine features include:

Advanced oiling system with oil-spray piston cooling and available dry-sump oiling
Engine-mounted, camshaft-driven fuel pump to support the direct injection system
Intake manifold with “runners in a box” design that allows for high-efficiency airflow packaged beneath the Corvette’s low hood line
High-flow, four-into-one exhaust manifolds based on the design of the LS7 engine.

Small Block legacy
The 2014 Corvette Stingray’s LT1 engine is the fifth generation of the Small Block engine family, which debuted in the Corvette in 1955. It displaced 4.3L (265 cubic inches) and was rated at 195 horsepower, drawing air and fuel through a four-barrel carburetor. Five years later, Small Block power helped Corvette secure its first victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
In 2012, the Small Block-powered Corvette Racing C6.R beat Ferrari, BMW and Porsche to sweep the drivers’, team, and manufacturer championships in production-based American Le Mans Series GT class. These championships make Corvette Racing the most successful team in ALMS history, with a total of 77 class wins, eight drivers’ championships, and nine manufacturer and team championships since 2001.
The 2014 Corvette Stingray coupe goes on sale this fall, with a convertible following by the end of the year – each sharing an all-new aluminum frame structure and enhanced chassis, as well as completely new exterior and interior designs.

Source: Chevrolet

Friday, May 24, 2013

TGIF! Take advantage of the Chevrolet Memorial Day Sale!

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Join us for the 9th Annual Dog Wash!

9th ANNUAL

LOUBACHRODT AUTO MALL/FIRST NORTHERN CREDIT UNION

CHARITY

DOG WASH

To benefit

PAWS Humane Society

Rockford Career College Vet Tech & Grooming Program

When: Saturday, June 8, 2013

Where: Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall

7070 Cherryvale N. Blvd.

Rockford, Il.

Time: 12 pm – 4 pm

Cost: $15 Small dog (15 lbs. & under)

$17 Medium dog (16-40 lbs)

$20 Large dog (41 lbs & above)

$5 nail trim

Warm water will be used for baths

Donation drive for Kibble Korner Pet Food Pantry

Dog food, cat food, litter accepted.

Raffles ** food ** dog nail trims** pet vendors**rescue organizations** small businesses

For more info or to volunteer email: Junedogwash@gmail.com

2013 Dog Wash vendors-order of RSVP

1.                 Stonebridge Kennels

2.                 Zoeys Furry Friends Bakery

3.                 Pampered Pet Grooming

4.                 Kibble Korner Pet Food Pantry

5.                 The Canine Crunchery

6.                 One Love candle & Bath

7.                 RCC Vet Tech program & Grooming program

8.                 Good Shepherd Animal Sanctuary

9.                 OSF Therapy Dogs

10.            White Paws German Shepherd Rescue

11.            Pet Pal Guide

12.            Stateline Dog Watch

13.            PAWS Humane Society

14.            PADS-People against de-claw surgery

15.            Cherry Valley Feed N Seed

16.            Animal Friends Society-Boone Cty.

17.            Lifes Abundance dog food rep

18.            GDawg Bakery

19.            As Good As Gold Rescue

20.            Invisible Fence

21.            Homeless hounds

22.            Homeless hounds

23.            Dog Paddle Beach

24.            WCAS

25.            Meyers Tails Up Farm

26.            Airport Pet Lodge

27.            Accent On Paws & Art

28.            Boone Cty Animal Services

29.            US Cellular

30.            Lauras Trinkets

31.            Rumples Fur Children

32.            Avon

33.            Dental Dreams

34.            LEARN Lab rescue

35.            Noodles and Co.

36.            Illinois Animal Rescue

37.            DART

38.            Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary

39.            First Northern Credit Union

40.            Doggie Day Spa-grooming

41.            DogWood Pet resort

42.            Jones Natural Chews

43.            Second Chance Animal Sanctuary

44.            Augy’s Roofing

45.            Cause for Paws rescue

46.            Forest City dog Training

47.            Chubby Guys Barbeque

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Volt: Switches from Electric to Gas for Extended Range | Chevrolet

The Chevrolet Volt was designed to seamlessly switch from electricity to gas to extend your driving range. Don't you wish all of your devices had a back-up energy source?