What I liked about the Chevrolet Corvette
- Unbelievably fast
- Brilliant sound
- Lightweight removable roof
- Respectable fuel economy
What I didn't like:
- Width makes it awkward to drive
- Shaky structure
- Other drivers look upon you with scorn
Die-hard 'Vette fans and those looking to go really, really, really fast on a budget
Who should not buy the Chevrolet Corvette:
Anyone who can't live with the Corvette stigma
Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible
- Seating capacity: 2
- Trim levels: Base
- Price range (including options): $46,950 - $74,750
- Test car model/price: Base Coupe, $57,140
- Base engine: 6.2 liter V8 liter V8, 430 hp @ 5900 RPM, 424 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM
- Optional engine: 6.2 liter V8, 436 hp @ 5900 RPM, 428 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, rear-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 16 MPG city/26 MPG highway (manual), 15/25 (automatic)
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: Seat-mounted side airbags
- NHTSA safety ratings (1 to 5 stars): Not tested
- IIHS safety ratings (Good, Average, Marginal, Poor): Not tested
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks, mirrors and driver's seat, keyless entry and ignition, leather seats, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, CD player, XM satellite radio, OnStar
- Major options: 6-disc CD changer, head-up display, upgraded leather seats, performance suspension and exhaust, GPS navigation system
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/100,000 miles powertrain, 6 years/100,000 miles outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/100,000 miles roadside assistance
Best rivals:
- Porsche 911
- Audi R8
- Lotus Elise
