The Sporty Chevy For The Discerning

The Chevrolet Corvette can, undoubtedly, be calledSpeed Manual Short Throw transmission with a 6
America's Sport car. The car comes in three differentSpeed Paddle Shift with Auto Mode available for the
models, the Coupe, the Convertible and the Z06,Coupe and the Corvette which allows a choice of
expensive, but worth every cent.either manual or automatic driving.
Those Corvette enthusiasts of the earlier genre willIn the safety department, all the three models of the
lament the absence of the Retractable Headlights, aCorvette offer an unique Active Handling System
signature feature since the early 60s, but a crucialwhich is an Electronic combination of Traction Control
retraction based on aerodynamic considerations. Theand Anti-Lock Brakes, orchestrated by an
Corvette is one gorgeous and stunning example ofamalgamation of Microcomputers, Accelerometers
car design. All the models are fitted with someand Stability Sensors all working in tandem. This
standard equipment like Composite Body Panels, Dualcompares steering input with actual response and
Halogen Fog Lamps, Xenon, Low Beam,carries out, when necessary, individual brake
High-Intensity Discharge Headlights, with Automaticcorrections to allow the driver to maintain stability
Exterior Light Control, Dual Power-Remote, Heated,and stay on track. Dual Stage, Driver and Passenger
Auto-Dimming Mirrors and Intermittent Front Wipers,Frontal Air-Bags with Passenger Sensing System are
to name a salient few. The optional fittings come inprovided as typical gear. Door Locks(Powered,
various forms and are specific to the model but areProgrammable and including Lockout Protection),
relatively few.Keyless Access with Push-Button Start are some of
The Coupe and the Convertible are powered by 430the other outstanding safety features.
hp., 6.2 lt., LS3 Aluminum Block V8 SFI Engine capableThe interior of these cars are just as plush as any
of delivering a 424 lbs.-ft. torque at 4600 rpm and another car of the same cadre, maybe even a tad
average MPG of 16/26 (city/highway). The Z06more so. Air Conditioning with Filtration makes travel
differs in that it is driven by a more powerful 7.2 lt.a delight. The new Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior
Engine. In spite of the awesome power none ofPackage is now available for the Coupe and the
them attract the Federal Government Gas-GuzzlerConvertible (4LT trim levels) and for the Z06 (3LZ
Penalty. One of the optional fittings available for thetrim levels).
Coupe and the Convertible is the Dual-ModeEntertainment and Communication do not take a
Performance Exhaust System which adds anback seat in any of the Corvettes. AM/FM stereo
additional zip of 6 hp. The Z06, of course, comeswith CD/MP3 player, Radio Data System and seven
with a technologically advanced exhaust system ofspeakers is a standard with the option of switching
its own, the Z06 Exhaust System.to a High Ended Bose® Audio System. A GPS
All three models of the Corvette come with a 6Linked Navigation System is offered optionally.