It's the highest performance you'll find in a Corvette Convertible. 2012 Grand Sport Convertible integrates the grace and power of Corvettes found on the most legendary racetracks around the world with the iconic Corvette persona.
Grand Sport Convertible embodies lessons learned on those legendary racetracks, the results of which can be seen in the aggressive performance and intricate design. It's the only convertible in its class to boast 0-60 mph under four seconds, 1g lat capability and an impressive 26 MPG highway(4) fuel efficiency. Pulling performance features from the track-ready Z06 and combining them with street-ready features like available six-speed paddle shift automatic transmission blends the best of two worlds.
Being racing-inspired means you feel as close to the track behind the wheel no matter where you're driving, while being a convertible means you feel open and unleashed to wherever the road takes you. And being a 2012 Grand Sport Convertible? Well that means all of the above.
Celebrate Chevrolet's 100 years with the Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition Corvette. This racing-inspired appearance package includes bold visual elements to signify a historic milestone. This special edition includes red-painted brake calipers, Centennial exterior badging, satin black Grand Sport fender badges and the exclusive the Carbon Flash Metallic exterior color along with 5-spoke wheels, 18-inch front and 19-inch rear, in satin black aluminum.
Aggressive styling continues on the interior with leather and sueded microfiber with contrasting, iconic red stitching. The package also includes custom Centennial embroidery for the console, seats and mats.
Each detail and individual touch comes together in the Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition, creating an iconic appearance that distinguishes Corvette Grand Sport Convertible on the road and in history.
Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition 2012 Corvette ZR1 with Carbon Flash Metallic paint and unique exterior details.
Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible.
Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible.
Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible in Carbon Flash Metallic.
2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Centennial Special Edition with Carbon Flash Metallic paint and unique exterior details.
2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible in Carlisle Blue Metallic, an exclusive new color for 2012 only.
2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible in Carlisle Blue Metallic, an exclusive new color for 2012 only.
2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible shown in Inferno Orange Metallic (extra-cost color).
Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette Grand Sport logo.
We don't simply talk about our racing inspirations-we show them off. And in Grand Sport Convertible, you'll recognize the competitive and athletic look immediately. You'll see it in the wide and aggressive stance, flared body style, and other design cues that nod directly to racing. It's design that's both pleasurable and purposeful, like in the dual front wheel air vents unique to Grand Sport allowing for brake cooling yet giving Grand Sport Convertible a bold, chiseled appearance and echoed in its emblem.
Rounded fenders and dynamic lines are classic Corvette design elements that have been the foundation of its exterior design for nearly 60 years. Celebrate classic Corvette roots with the exclusive-for-2012 Carlisle Blue exterior color option, or honor its heritage with Carbon Flash Metallic exterior color, available with the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition.
Drop the top and experience the physical sensation of cutting through the air with speed and precision. Select either the standard manual top or the power top available on 3LT and 4LT that lets you raise the roof in 18 seconds without leaving the driver seat. And even with the top down, you can take advantage of the enclosed trunk space for weekend-getaway luggage or two golf bags.
The 2012 Corvette Grand Sport instrument cluster.
2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible.
Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition Corvette features special microfiber appointments and Red Custom Leather Stitch.
The new 2012 Corvette Grand Sport steering wheel for 2012 features grips and specific ornamentation.
The Grand Sport Convertible interior has been refined for driving support and comfort from the new seat and steering wheel designs to its newly padded center console and armrests. Seats include large bolsters on the seatback and cushion areas for support, especially in high-performance driving.
Optional sueded microfiber seat inserts complement the new design even further, as does the revised steering wheel featuring model-specific badges, streamlined switch trim, wrapped spokes, better hand placement and thumb grips.
No detail was overlooked in order to create the most luxurious Corvette Grand Sport interior to date. Softening the interior is the padded center console and armrests, while the added visual touch of contrasting color stitching-in red, blue and yellow-is available with the Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package with sueded microfiber on the 4LT trim level.
Corvette Grand Sport Convertible is born of modern technology. It can be seen in its hydroformed steel structure and options such as Magnetic Selective Ride Control™ with cross-drilled brake rotors, but Corvette Grand Sport also includes features that keep you connected to your life. For even more convenience, the all-new Technology Package standard on the reconfigured 2LT brings together many of the most popular infotainment features such as navigation radio(5), Head-Up Display, Bose® premium audio system, SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio(6) services for one year, Bluetooth® wireless technology(7) for select phones and a USB port(8). Corvette Grand Sport also comes with a six-month trial of OnStar® Turn-by-Turn Navigation(9) standard to help keep you on track.
For 2012, Corvette will offer a new Bose® premium audio system which includes nine speakers for improved audio quality that is more precisely tuned to the cabin's acoustics. New tweeters located in the instrument panel and improved Bose Nd next-generation bass performance round out this truly premium audio experience.
Keep important readings within sight while focusing on the road ahead with the optional Head-Up Display, including g-force meter. Utilizing proven technology, the display appears above the hoodline to make it easier to read while driving. For differing driving styles, the display includes two modes-track and street, which also includes helpful commands through the available navigation system(5).
Stay connected to your life while keeping your eyes on the road ahead of you with Bluetooth® wireless technology for select phones. Take calls with just a touch of a button.
Technology in a Corvette isn't limited to what's under the hood. Composite body panels used to form the exterior help reduce the vehicle's overall weight. And the panels never rust, helping Corvette to be truly timeless.
Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition 2012 Corvette Z06 in Carbon Flash Metallic.
Optimize your experience through driving style. There are two official Corvette Driving schools available to help you get the most enjoyment out of your Corvette Grand Sport Convertible for an additional cost. Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in suburban Phoenix or the Ron Fellows Performance Corvette Driving School at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch near Las Vegas11. Get schooled, then personalize your Corvette with more than 50 available dealer-installed Genuine Corvette Accessories. Whether you're looking to put your personal touch on the interior or exterior, there's an assortment of accessories to match your style. From body-color engine covers to a cat-back exhaust with tips, all are designed to enhance the appearance or extend the functionality of your Corvette. To order your accessories, visit your local dealer.
A Corvette isn't just a sports car; it's a milestone-one that comes with a rich history and an exciting future. Corvette owners can become a part of that history by taking delivery of their vehicle right on the floor of the National Corvette Museum (NCM) in Bowling Green, Kentucky. NCM welcomes Corvette enthusiasts from all over the world and offers a variety of options for owners. Corvette museum delivery includes an NCM Delivery Team tour of the nearby Corvette Assembly Plant and a VIP museum tour, as well as a quality orientation followed by a thorough delivery presentation of your new Corvette. Friends and family can even watch you take delivery of your Corvette on the museum's website through live webcam streams. Museum delivery is available to order through your Chevy dealer. Visit the National Corvette Museum website for more information and additional packages available.
Our philosophy on safety emphasizes prevention with important features such as Active Handling and four-wheel antilock brakes, but in the event of a collision, Grand Sport Convertible is engineered for safety before, during and-thanks to OnStar®-after a collision to help keep you protected(9).
Active Handling, run flat tires and four-wheel antilock brakes help you stay on the road and in control to help avoid crashes in the first place, while standard high-intensity discharge xenon headlamps shed 900 lumens of light onto the road for excellent visibility. And if there's a loss of tire pressure, its run-flat tires help enable safe function for some distance at a moderate speed until the tire can be repaired.
In the event of a collision, Corvette is designed to help keep you and your passengers protected with frontal and side-impact air bags(10) that help protect you.
OnStar® with Directions & Connections® Plan and Automatic Crash Response(9) uses built-in sensors that can automatically alert an Advisor, who can be 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.
