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2012 Chevrolet Corvette

2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition

At a Glance

Pricing $49,600 - $122,600
Drive Types RWD
Engines 6.2l V8, 6.2l V8 S, 7.0l V8
Transmissions A6, M6
Fuel Economy 14-16 (city), 21-26 (highway)

Our Ratings

Velocity Index 92
Style 5 stars out of 5
Utility 1 stars out of 5
Livability 2 stars out of 5
Value 3 stars out of 5
Fun 5 stars out of 5

Overview Information

As the classic American sports car, the Corvette is power and style personified. The Corvette model range is vast offering a number of performance, appearance and equipment options. Most Corvette models are powered by a 6.2l V8 engine rated at over 430-bhp. Grand Sport models are differentiated by unique styling elements, a reworked suspension with a wider track. The range also includes the highly-specialized Z06 performance model with a unique 505-bhp 7.0l (427 cubic inch) V8 engine. The ultimate Corvette is the ZR1 coupe. The supercharged 6.2l V8 in the ZR1 is also rated at 505-bhp and helps propel it to a top speed of 205 MPH. With pricing ranging from $50,000 to over $123,000, the Corvette is a strong performance value.

What Changed:

The Centennial Edition appearance package commemorates 100 years of Chevrolet heritage. All models receive updated seats and a new steering wheel design.

Official Word:

Chevrolet will again elevate Corvette's performance capabilities, with a series of improvements for the 2012 model year that increase on-track performance and interior refinement. They include enhancements to the high-performance Z06 and ZR1 models (see separate releases) as well as interior upgrades across the Corvette lineup. Corvette also celebrates Chevrolet's performance heritage with the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette, which features a sleek black color scheme, unique design elements and Corvette's sports car technology. The special...Read.

Model/Trim/Package EL Engine MPG VjI Base Price
Corvette LT 1LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) M6 RWD 16/26/20 89 $49,600
Corvette LT 1LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) A6 RWD 15/25/20 85 $50,850
Corvette LT 2LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) M6 RWD 16/26/20 89 $51,745
Corvette LT 2LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) A6 RWD 15/25/20 85 $52,995
Corvette LT 3LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) M6 RWD 16/26/20 89 $55,595
Corvette LT 3LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) A6 RWD 15/25/20 85 $56,845
Corvette LT 4LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) M6 RWD 16/26/20 89 $59,095
Corvette LT 4LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) A6 RWD 15/25/20 85 $60,345
Corvette Grand Sport 1LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) M6 RWD 16/26/20 89 $56,000
Corvette Grand Sport 1LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) A6 RWD 15/25/20 85 $57,250
Corvette Grand Sport 2LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) M6 RWD 16/26/20 89 $58,145
Corvette Grand Sport 2LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) A6 RWD 15/25/20 85 $59,395
Corvette Grand Sport 3LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) M6 RWD 16/26/20 89 $61,995
Corvette Grand Sport 3LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) A6 RWD 15/25/20 85 $63,245
Corvette Grand Sport 4LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) M6 RWD 16/26/20 89 $65,495
Corvette Grand Sport 4LT 3 6.2l V8 (430-bhp) A6 RWD 15/25/20 85 $66,745
Corvette Z06 1LZ 3 7.0l V8 (505-bhp) M6 RWD 15/24/19 89 $75,600
Corvette Z06 2LZ 3 7.0l V8 (505-bhp) M6 RWD 15/24/19 89 $79,910
Corvette Z06 3LZ 3 7.0l V8 (505-bhp) M6 RWD 15/24/19 89 $84,415
Corvette ZR1 1ZR 3 6.2l V8 S (638-bhp) M6 RWD 14/21/17 92 $112,600
Corvette ZR1 3ZR 4 6.2l V8 S (638-bhp) M6 RWD 14/21/17 92 $122,600