Driven: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette

2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

Base price (with destination): $56,900
Price as tested: $71,980 Standard Equipment:
6.2-liter V-8 engine
6-speed manual transmission
Speed-sensitive, variable-ratio power steering
Active handling
Run-flat tires
Power windows
Power door locks w/remote and passive entry
Push-button start
Power mirrors
6-way power driver's seat
Leather-trimmed seats
Removable roof panel
OnStar w/6 mos. Directions + connections, automatic crash response, and turn-by-turn navigation
Theft-deterrent system
AM/FM/XM/CD audio system w/input jack and 7 speakers
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Tilt steering wheel
HID headlamps
Cruise control
Carpeted floor mats
Grand Sport silver painted aluminum wheels
Fog lamps
Functional brake ducts
18 x 9.5" front, 19 x 12" rear wheels
Z06-style front splitter and rear spoiler
14" front brake rotors w/6-piston calipers, 13.4" rear rotors w/4-piston calipers Options on this vehicle:
4LT premium equipment group - $9495
Memory package
Sport seats, power bolster + power lumbar
Luggage shade and parcel net
Custom leather-wrapped interior package
Heated front seats
Telescoping steering column
Navigation system
Bose premium audio system w/9 speakers
Additional 9 months of XM radio
Universal home remote
Bluetooth for phone
Head-up display
Grand Sport heritage package - $1195
Logo seat headrest embroidery
Fender stripe hash mark design
Magnetic selective ride control - $1695
Dual-mode exhaust - $1195
Performance brake calipers, red - $595
Competition gray aluminum wheels - $395
Custom leather stitching, red - $395
Battery protection package - $100
Front license plate bracket - $15 Key options not on vehicle: Fuel economy:
(city/hwy/combined)
16 / 26 / 19 mpg Engine:
6.2L V-8
Horsepower: 436 hp @ 5900 rpm
Torque: 428 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm Drive:
Rear-wheel Transmission:
6-speed manual Curb weight: 3311 lb Wheels/tires:
18 x 9.5, 19 x 12 (f,r) inch aluminum alloy
275/35ZR18, 325/30ZR19 (f,r) Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 tires Competitors:
BMW M3
Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1
Ford Shelby Mustang GT500
Nissan Skyline GT-R
Porsche 911