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Chevrolet Corvette is an American sports car by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. The first model was designed by Harley Earl and introduced in 1953. Myron Scott is credited for naming the car after the corvette, a small, maneuverable warship.
It has been produced in six generations in
coupe, convertible, t-top coupe, and targa coupe body styles. Originally built in Flint, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri, it is currently built at a GM assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The National Corvette Museum, also located in Bowling Green, documents the car's worldwide history and hosts an annual National Corvette Homecoming. In 2003, the Corvette became the first and only American sports car to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
The Chevrolet Corvette is often marketed as, and quoted as being "America's Sports Car". The Corvette is the official Sports Car of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Test drivers report the Corvette's performance gives pricier exotics a run for their money. "No where else but in America can you find a sub-$50,000 sports car delivering 430 horsepower while returning an EPA highway fuel economy figure of 26 miles per gallon," writes Kelley Blue Book. New for 2011, the Corvette Grand Sport replaces the 2009 model's Z51 package -- adding wider wheels, revised suspension settings and Z06-size brakes.
Reviewers love the Corvette's iconic design. New for 2011 is the Corvette Grand Sport, which picks up some styling cues from the high-performance Z06 trim. Jalopnik explains, "Everything that you know and love about the Z51 will be here, but now, with the help of new Z06-derived bodywork you won't be confused with those driving lesser base-model Vettes." The Corvette is available in both coupe and convertible body styles.
The 2011 Corvette has not been crash tested by the federal government or insurance industry. It does, however, come packed with safety features -- including dual-stage front airbags. Still, some critics complain of hampered rearward visibility.
2011 Corvette Stingray
2011 Corvette Stingray Back view
2011 Corvette Stingray Wallpaper
Critics report that the Corvette's cabin lacks the luxury of competitors, but is both comfortable and practical. "Large gauges, simple controls and remarkable cargo capacity (22 cubic feet in coupes and 11 cubes in the convertible) make the Vette a sports car that's easy to live with on a day-to-day basis," writes Edmunds. Still, some complain that entering and exiting its cabin is a challenge.
Chevy protects the 2011 Corvette with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Roadside assistance and courtesy transportation are included too.
2011 Corvette Stingray Seats
2011 Corvette Stingray Speedometer
2011 Corvette Stingray Engine
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