Sun, sky, moon and stars. Corvette convertible lets you enjoy it all, thanks to 430 hp and a standard manual top or an available power top that lets you raise the roof in 18 seconds without leaving the driver seat. For grand touring or just a weekend escape, a fully enclosed trunk allows you to take luggage or two golf bags - all with the top down. New for 2011 is a Blue convertible top color (late availability). Black, Beige and Gray continue to be available.
Corvette provides a premium driving environment with such options of rich leather coverings on the instrument panel upper, door panel uppers, console cover and sport seat surfaces with the available Custom Leather-Wrapper Interior Package on the 4LT trim level. This option also gives you the opportunity to personalize your Corvette with contrasting stitching in Red, Yellow, and Blue.
Corvette convertible boasts a standard 430-hp LS3 V8. You can order the available dual-mode exhaust system to boost total horsepower to 436. Engage the road with a standard short-throw six-speed transmission (0-to-60 mph in 4.2 seconds on the test track) or available Six-Speed Paddle Shift automatic. An enclosed trunk offers luggage space for a weekend getaway or room for two golf bags.
"Drivers experience awesome V8 power, amazing handling and an interior filled with more creature comforts than some luxury cars." - Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
The available Magnetic Selective Ride Control, available on select models, stiffens suspension capability for twisty roads while providing a more compliant ride for city driving and freeways. Here's how it works. An electromagnetic coil resides inside each damper piston. When an electrical current is applied - variably controlled by a microprocessor - ferrous particles in the shock fluid instantly bond, making the fluid more flow resistant, effectively stiffening the shock's damping. Conversely, when the electromagnetic field is reduced, the fluid flows more freely, allowing easier suspension movement. There are two cockpit settings: "Tour" and "Sport." This option also includes larger, crossed-drilled brake rotors.
For those who like to compete in club-sanctioned closed-course track events, launch control is standard with the short-throw six-speed manual gearbox. It modulates engine rpm to lay the power down more smoothly while providing consistent acceleration times on the test track.
Individuality is a trademark of Corvette owners. You can make your Corvette even more of a personal statement with more than 50 available dealer-installed Genuine Corvette Accessories. All are designed to enhance the appearance or extend the functionality of your Corvette. To order your accessories visit your local dealer.
Want the ultimate way to take possession of your new Corvette? Now you can take delivery of your new Corvette right on the floor of the National Corvette Museum (NCM) in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The experience includes a NCM Delivery Team tour of the nearby Corvette Assembly Plant and a VIP tour of NCM. Museum delivery is available to order through any Chevy dealer for an additional cost.
Corvette is engineered for safety before, during and - thanks to OnStar - after a collision.
Response uses built-in sensors that can automatically alert an Advisor, who is immediately connected into your vehicle and can request emergency help be sent to your exact GPS location - even if you're unable to respond. Standard for the first six months.
2010 Editors Choice Award: Sports Car category
- Car and Driver magazine
"Best Resale Value: Top 10"
- - Kelley Blue Book
"Best Buy 2011"
- Consumers Digest
2010 Motorist Choice Award: "Fun to Drive" and "Sexy Styling"
- IntelliChoice
2005 - 2011 Chevrolet Corvette