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2012 Chevrolet Corvette review

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What is new for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?

  • Corvette trims have been upgraded with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment this year.
  • Leather & Suede Seats and Remote Start features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The Grand Sport trim now comes with Navigation System as standard equipment.
  • The Base trim now comes with Navigation System as standard equipment.
  • The Z06 trim now comes with Navigation System as standard equipment.

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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Corvette an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Corvette 26th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.

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Grand Sport 2WD 2D Convertible

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Leather Seats
  • Manual Transmission
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Soft Top
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Head Up Display
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Rear Spoiler

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

6.2L

Horsepower

430

Torque (ft-lbs)

424

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

18

Wheelbase

105.7"

Overall length

175.6"

Width

75.9"

Height

48.7"

Leg room

F 43.1"

Head room

F 37.7"

Front tires

P275/35ZR18

Rear tires

P325/30ZR19

Seating capacity

2

Transmission

Manual 6

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