Zora Arkus-Duntov - Wikipedia
Zachary "Zora" Arkus-Duntov (born Zachar Arkus; December 25, 1909 – April 21, 1996) was a Russian [1] and American engineer whose work on the Chevrolet Corvette earned him the nickname "Father of the Corvette."
Zora Arkus-Duntov - National Corvette Museum
1998年9月1日 · After joining GM in 1953, Zora changed the Corvette from a turntable darling into one of the most respected sports cars in the world. It started slowly… a suspension tweak, some aerodynamic work, then the V8 high-performance camshaft, and fuel injection.
Story of Zora Arkus-Duntov, the Bad-Ass Who Made Corvette …
2014年10月31日 · Hard-core Corvette fans know Zora Arkus-Duntov and the contributions he bestowed over his two-plus decades at General Motors. Anticipating the arrival of the next-generation C8 Corvette...
Zora Arkus-Duntov - The Man Who Saved the Corvette... and …
2021年12月27日 · GM named Zora Arkus-Duntov the Corvette’s chief engineer in 1967. But he unofficially held the title for more than ten years. Arkus-Duntov wanted to move the Corvette C3’s transmission rearward. This would improve weight distribution, handling and performance. He envisioned a mid-engine, all-wheel drive Corvette to follow the C3.
The Driving Force Behind the Corvette: Zora Arkus-Duntov: Corvette…
“Zora Arkus-Duntov: The Legend Behind Corvette” by Jerry Burton is a must-read for Corvette enthusiasts and anyone interested in automotive history. This comprehensive biography delves into the life and career of the legendary engineer who transformed the Corvette into an iconic American sports car.
1955 Corvette History: How This Test Mule Saved America ... - MotorTrend
2023年3月23日 · Zora’s Corvette Troubleshooting. Duntov is credited with altering the Corvette's suspension geometry to correct a condition in early cars whereby the front and rear of the car were...
Zora Arkus-Duntov; Engineer Hailed for Developing Corvette
1996年4月23日 · Zora Arkus-Duntov, the automotive engineer known for transforming the Corvette from a show car and plastic toy into a true American sports car, has died. He was 86.
» Zora Arkus-Duntov - Automotive Hall of Fame
Arkus-Duntov also developed numerous prototype Corvettes, like the magnesium-bodied Corvette Super Sport, and was instrumental in creating the famous Z06 performance package and the Corvette Grand Sport. He also become the first chief engineer of the Corvette program.
The Godfather of Corvette: Zora Arkus-Duntov - mamotorworks.com
In honor of the man dubbed the Godfather of the Corvette, Mid America Motorworks takes a look at the life of Zora Arkus-Duntov. Born Zachary Arkus on December 25, 1909 in Belgium, Zora was the son of Russian-Jewish parents. His family moved to Berlin in …
The Mid-Engined Corvette Wouldn't Exist without Zora Arkus-Duntov
2019年7月18日 · Zora Arkus-Duntov, a Russian born in Belgium who came to America on the eve of World War II, managed to work his way into General Motors and became both the car's first chief engineer and the...