Zora Arkus-Duntov - The Man Who Saved the Corvette... and Then …
2021年12月27日 · For the C2 Arkus-Duntov championed stiffer frames, an independent rear suspension, and disc brakes. Engines grew in displacement and power. The Corvette won at the track. More importantly for GM, it also earned a profit. GM named Zora Arkus-Duntov the Corvette’s chief engineer in 1967. But he unofficially held the title for more than ten years.
10 Things You Should Know About the Brilliant Zora-Arkus Duntov
2017年1月18日 · Zora Arkus-Duntov is widely recognized as the . 3. Pushed for the V8 in the Corvette ASAP. Chevy was wise enough to immediately buy into Duntov's vision for the Corvette, and he helped carry out the plan by seeing to it that the new 265ci small block V8 was available in the Corvette in 1955 - the engine's first year of production.
Zora Arkus-Duntov Diecast.....Where can I find them?
2003年9月11日 · Auto Extras & Memorabilia - Zora Arkus-Duntov Diecast.....Where can I find them? - I started collecting the model corvettes that you can find in a toy store until I discovered the Zora collection. I decided that since he had such an impact on the making of the corvette, that his collection would be more valuable to...
Zora Arkus-Duntov's Iconic One-Off Corvette SS Project XP-64 …
2025年1月3日 · Zora Arkus-Duntov's Iconic One-Off Corvette SS Project XP-64 Heads to Auction By Verdad Gallardo The 1957 Corvette SS Project XP-64, the first purpose-built race car by GM, resurfaces for auction after decades in a museum.
Zora-Arkus Duntov's Dream Achieved with 2020 Stingray
2019年7月19日 · Zora Arkus-Duntov was born in Belgium by Russian born parents in 1909. In his late teens, he bought his first motorized vehicle, a motorcycle. He rode it in the streets and on the race tracks. When his worried parents insisted that he traded in his motorcycle for a car, he bought a race car. It was proving difficult to get racing out of his mind.
Zora Arkus-Duntov's Iconic One-Off Corvette SS Project XP-64 …
2025年1月3日 · Developed under the guidance of Zora Arkus-Duntov, often hailed as the "father of the Corvette," the XP-64 wasn't just another sports car—it was General Motors' first venture into building a purpose-built race car from scratch. Arkus-Duntov, an accomplished endurance racer, brought his hands-on experience to the project, ensuring the car ...
Zora Arkus-Duntov Letter That Led to V8 Corvette Makes Public …
2022年6月6日 · The father of the Corvette, Zora Arkus-Duntov, penned a simple letter in 1953 that led to a historic change. As all Corvette fans are well aware, the father of that beloved model – Zora Arkus-Duntov – played a pivotal role in making the iconic car what it is today.
CERV II: An Unspoken Marvel of Motorsport Technology
2023年8月30日 · Meet CERV II: Zora Arkus-Duntov’s maddest creation, and technological basis behind some of the finest cars in motorsport history. The beginning of the 1960s marked a transitional period in the history of motorsports. Due to the proliferation of high-power sports cars, new series like Can-Am and super-stock drag racing quickly rose to prominence.
5 Reasons Why the C8 ZR1 Is Zora-Arkus Duntov’s Absolution
2024年7月29日 · Zora Arkus-Duntov was always driven by a relentless desire to push the boundaries of automotive performance. This spirit is alive in the C8 Corvette ZR1, which Chevrolet claims is about 22 percent faster than the previous C7 ZR1. They also claim the C8 ZR1 is “more powerful than two LS7 s combined.” And at 1000+ HP, there’s no doubt about ...
Zora Arkus-Duntov's Iconic One-Off Corvette SS Project XP-64 …
Zora Arkus-Duntov's Iconic One-Off Corvette SS Project XP-64 Heads to Auction C1 & C2 Corvettes General C1 Corvette & C2 Corvette Discussion, Technical Info, Performance Upgrades, Project Builds, Restorations