Saturday, June 18, 2011

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

In 2011, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is now available in the performance of a new option package ("Z07"), which includes air suspension, and the Corvette ZR1 wheel and tire mounting. Carbon fiber Z06 package is also new, which is the lighter body parts ZR1. Other important changes this year are updated Z06 tires, Corvette Grand Sport option package, which combines the Z06 ZR1 tires Magnetic Ride Control suspension, and even an auxiliary audio jack and USB port navigation system. Finally, build the engine Corvette Z06 option allows the experience and the ZR1 will help the buyer to pick up a car engine plant GM's Wixom, Michigan.


2011 Chevrolet Corvette is quite a bit 'self is the action film of the summer. A lot of noise, lots of action, lots of sexy body, but not all that sophisticated in terms of plot. For some, this may be enough to head to one of the local arts German film with English subtitles. But for us, the Corvette is still a great car fun, even if the big explosions and silly dialogue.

Naturally Corvette effects are directly related to what is under the hood. While the coupe and convertible come with a base throbbing 6.2-liter V8 good for 430 horsepower. From there you can go to the Z06, which is the model-based circuit which receives a 7.0-liter V8 to 505 hp startup. And then there's the ZR1, which sees your Rambo and asks him a Terminator, as it has a supercharged V8, which bends his biceps up to 638 hp.

The current generation of Corvette (it debuted in 2005) becomes a bit familiar, but Chevrolet has done his best to keep the sports car fresh. Last year brought the Grand Sport, which has created an intermediate step between the basic and Corvette Z06. This time, Chevy has developed a new package to bridge the gap between the Z06 and ZR1. Basically, the choice of Ultimate Performance package (commonly known as the Z07 package) for your Z06, you get ZR1 adaptive suspension and trick Flus Michelin tires. It is a trait that we fully accept, as the result is the Corvette at its best when it comes to handling, but the package is also a prize in a sense of affordability.

Unfortunately, the Corvette underlying weaknesses still exist, the most important is the ho-hum interior design, which can be more disappointing to top 'Vette in the food chain you go. And if you do not really prefer the most sophisticated car, this leaves the door open for other choices, such as the BMW M3, Nissan GT-R and the Porsche Boxster / Cayman and the 911 is cheaper, the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 is very worthy competitor base Corvette. At the end of the day, even if America loves the summer action film, and that brings the Corvette is a really very good.

Body styles, trim levels and options

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is available with a removable roof panel, fixed-roof coupe or convertible. Trim levels include base Corvette Grand Sport (GS), Z06 and ZR1. Fixed-roof body is exclusive to the Z06 and ZR1.

Standard Base (1LT) coupe and convertible bonds are 18-inch aluminum alloy front and 19-inch rise, xenon headlights, cruise control, keyless ignition / entry, full power accessories, OnStar, leather seats, six seats driving part, manual tilt steering wheel and dual-zone automatic climate control. The standard seven-speaker audio system includes a CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, steering wheel controls and auxiliary audio jack.

2LT Package adds Bluetooth and power sport seats with leather upholstery and power adjustable lumbar support favorable side bolsters. The convertible top is a power function with the 2LT package. More equipment is available at 3LT, including a head-up display, a power telescoping steering column with manual tilt, heated seats, memory settings for driver and a Bose sound system. The top Corvette 3LT 4LT similar but adds a unique two-tone leather interior (with leather covers Dash top, storage cover of the console, padded armrests and thicker).

GS coupe or convertible is available in four packages with the same equipment and then add sports suspension, air intakes in the front wings, the appearance of stripes on the front wings, wider front and rear fenders, front splitter and rear wing, unique alloy wheels, upgrade the brakes and tires, a special manual transmission ratios and specific rear axle, automatic transmission-equipped models.

The cut-Z06 does not reflect well the basic models and general service availability in terms of features, but the profits of a racing-inspired 7.0-liter V8, the more muscular rear fenders and other body, a lightweight body panels and a stiffer suspension, big brakes and special seats.

The top of the line ZR1 has a supercharged V8 engine, even bigger wheels (19 inches front 20 inches rear), special wheels, carbon ceramic brakes, adaptive shock absorbers and other groups light body that includes a roof panel Carbon fiber and carbon fiber hood with a clear polycarbonate window, revealing the engine intercooler.

New this year is the best performance package for the Z06 adds adaptive damping of the ZR1, the carbon-ceramic brakes, wheels and tires. Also comes ZR1 carbon fiber imitation Z06 package, which adds more light panels of the ZR1.

Major stand-alone options include (depending on model) navigation system, power moon roof for the coupe, two-tone interior, six CDs (not available with navigation), exhaust system dual-mode and different wheels . Corvettes for basic and GS, there is also an option of magnetic Ride Control suspension that automatically adjusts the firmness of the damping on how the car is driven.

Engines and performance

Both the base and GS feature a 6.2-liter V8 that generates 430 hp and 424 lb.-ft. crank torque. The optional dual-mode exhaust adds another 6 hp and 4 lb-ft. The Z06 has a class of 505 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of exotic 7.0 liter V8 her, while the ZR1 is a different world 638 hp and 604 lb-ft of torque pumping its supercharged 6.2-liter V8. All Chevrolet Corvette 2011 is a six-speed manual transmission with launch control as standard, while a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift is a free choice for the base GS models.

Whichever you choose Corvette, you get a fantastic performance. In our tests, was a basic cut off at 60 km / h in 4.5 seconds. The Z06 is to drop to 3.9 seconds. ZR1 is not much faster at 60 km / h with a run of 3.8 seconds due to the limitations of traction, but it is capable of much faster time in the quarter mile.

EPA estimates fuel economy stand at a commendable 16 mpg highway mpg and 19 mpg city/26 combined a manual transmission Corvette. Sign up to automatically drops those numbers by 1 mpg. The Z06 in the test 15/24/18 mpg, and still collects a ZR1 14/20/16 respectable rating.

Security


Antilock disc brakes and side airbags are standard. Side curtain airbags are not available.

Corvette Special "Active Handling" stability control system was set to participate in a gentle, noninvasive not to panic. Stability Control Corvette includes a competitive mode, which gives flexibility of the driver more aggressive dynamic experts, while maintaining an effective safety net. ZR1 gets even more sophisticated system of performance management of traction.

Interior Design and Special Features

Corvette interior is certainly functional, and Chevrolet has offered interior design, modified for some years, but the overall quality of the interior leaves something to be desired. Step out of the BMW M3 and Nissan GT-R and in the 'Vette, and it is likely to find the Chevy trim pieces, steering wheel controls and a disappointment.

The front seats are comfortable, but there are still precarious, while the forces appear far from favorable for fast driving. While the affordability of a base Corvette seems to excuse such things, Z06 and ZR1 playing in a more demanding market. On the bright side, makes Vette gauges remarkably large loading capacity (22 cubic feet in 11 sections and cubes in the convertible) is a sports car that is easy to live on a daily basis.

Guide


No questions here: In 2011, Chevrolet Corvette can bring the heat. The basic car is extremely fast: Z06, terribly so. As for the ZR1 is a car whose speed at the end of the approach 130 mph quarter mile just in another league - the Nissan GT-R hype paths ZR1 with a 10 kmh full here. From top to bottom, the Corvette off a fairly stable eight-cylinder power to satisfy even the speed demon the most depraved. Neither the obstruction of driving pleasure, like all Corvette models is quite easy and comfortable to drive into town.

Compared to a car that may M3 Corvette Steering fact seem a bit lacking in terms of communication. Thank you to their improved suspensions and tires, Z06 and ZR1 (with Ultimate Performance package) are much better in this regard. De Vette brakes are powerful and enduring, not the least carbon-ceramic binders available, and adhesion of the terrace is huge, so huge. But Chevy Corvette still feels less agile than it should when running on the tight, winding roads.

Price MSRP from $49,045

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