2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Specs, Technical Data and Video

Posted in Car, Chevrolet, Corvette GS Convertible on May 17th, 2011 by jess

2010 Corvette Grand Sport The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible is available in the same mechanical configuration and four equipment packages (1LT, 2LT, 3LT, 4LT) as the base model.  Body works of this race inspired model differs with a wider stance body look with fender flares, and higher rear spoiler.  This soft-top convertible gets its power from a 6.2-liter V8 cranking out 430 hp and 424 lb.ft. of torque, and has fuel efficiency rated at 19 mpg combined.  The car is fitted with sport-tuned suspension with front /rear heavy-duty anti-roll bar, transverse leaf springs, and premium shocks.  Other Chevy Corvette GS Convertible special features include vents and appearance stripes in front fenders, front splitter and rear wing, unique alloy wheels, specific manual transmission gear, six-piston front brake calipers and four-piston rear engaging cross-drilled rotor with brake cooling ducts, and upgraded tires.  Safety system includes active handling, ABS, run-flat tires, and frontal and side-impact air bags.

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2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe Specs, Technical Data, and Video

Posted in Car, Chevrolet, Corvette Z06 Coupe on May 16th, 2011 by jess

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Z06 The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Z06 is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door, 2-seat, range-topping performance sports car.  Under the hood is an enormous 7.0-L LS7 V8 engine that features titanium valves and connecting rods, forged steel crankshaft with six bolt main bearings, and high profile cam.  Power output is 505 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, enabling the Corvette to sprint from zero to 60 mph in a mere 3.7 seconds.  This race-track oriented Chevy Corvette Z06 Coupe comes in a fixed roof, and gets adaptive, sport tuned suspension with heavy duty anti-roll bar and springs, and premium shocks .  An Ultimate Performance package (also called Z07) is offered on the Z06, for upgraded suspension and wheel-and-tire fitment (uses gripping Michelin tires).  There’s also a lightweight Carbon Fiber package.  The Coupe Z06 comes in three trim level – 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ, each offering specific features and upgrades.  It is similarly equipped like the Corvette base coupe and GS model.  The most basic 1LZ receive a muscular aluminum frame and carbon fiber rear fender and other body work, lighter frame body panels, stiff suspension, big brakes, and special seats with perforated leather surface.

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