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2012 Chevrolet Corvette
At a Glance
| Pricing | $49,600 - $122,600 |
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| 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) |
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| Velocity Index | 92 |
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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 | ||
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| 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 |
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