GM Visits Malibu Boats For A Peak At Its Newest Corvette

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GM Visits Malibu Boats For A Peak At Its Newest Corvette

General Motors Trademark and Licensing representatives traveled to Malibu Boats to experience the new Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V.

Date: 10/24/07
Author: Malibu Boats Press Release

(Merced, CA) - Malibu designers gave General Motors Trademark and Licensing representatives a preliminary look at the 2008 Malibu Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V.

Gene Reamer, Trademark and Licensing Manager for GM, was impressed with what he saw. "The boat looks great! I am very pleased to see Malibu has incorporated so many Corvette styling cues and features into the boat, including the cove, stainless steel exhaust tips and LS7 engine (available in the Z06 version)."

Reamer and his associates visited the Malibu Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V in the final stages of development. Malibu designers and engineers are fine tuning the interior design and exploring the boats exceptional abilities on the water.

"The C6 version of the Corvette boat has sparked innovation and the use of technologies never before seen in the water sports industry," explained Dan Gasper, Director of the Malibu Boats Research and Development Center and Lead Designer.

Based on the 2008 C6 Corvette, this Malibu will be available in Coupe and Z06 editions. The Z06 package includes the 512 horse power, 7.0L, LS7.

This engine pumps out 637 Nm of torque and is joined by Z06 emblems and trailer wheels in the Z06 package.

"I'm impressed with Malibu's ability to execute a true Corvette boat," Reamer concluded. "They have created a unique water craft that demonstrates Malibu's design and engineering capabilities."

Scheduled to be unveiled in November at the Malibu Boats 2007 Dealer Meeting, a detailed press release on the Corvette boat will be distributed directly after the ceremony. Malibu's Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V will be available through select Malibu Boats dealers. Look for it in showrooms this winter and if history repeats, they won't be there for long. Reserve your 2008 Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V today.


Bob Novotny, Director of Engineering for Indmar Marine Engines; Anthony Biondo, Brand Advancement Manager for Equity Management; Paul Singer, VP of Sales and Marketing for Malibu Boats; Paula DiSalvo, Chevrolet & Saturn Trademark Licensing Manager; Gene Reamer, Trademark and Licensing Manager for GM



Corvette Limited Edition Spot-V Z06 with LS7 engine



Dan Gasper, Director of the Malibu Boats Research and Development Center and Lead Engineer