When it comes to performance, the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette, available at your Manchester Chevy dealership, is one of the world’s best bargains. The Corvette Z06 has one of the world’s best engines, while the ZR1 is one of the world’s best sports cars, period.
For the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette in Manchester is now available with a new Ultimate Performance option package (“Z07″), which incorporates the Corvette ZR1′s adaptive suspension and wheel-and-tire fitment. A Carbon Fiber package is also new for the Z06 that adds the lightweight bodywork pieces of the ZR1.
Other notable changes this year include upgraded tires for the Z06; option package for the Corvette Grand Sport that combines Z06 tires with ZR1′s Magnetic Ride Control suspension; and the addition of a USB port and auxiliary audio jack for the navigation system. Find this and any other new Chevrolet at Carter Chevrolet serving Manchester drivers in CT.
Performance
Both the base and GS feature a 6.2-liter V8 that cranks out 430 hp and 424 pound-feet of torque. The optional dual-mode exhaust adds another 6 hp and 4 lb-ft. The Z06 boasts an exotic-class 505 hp and 470 lb-ft from its 7.0-liter V8, while the ZR1 has an otherworldly 638 hp and 604 lb-ft of torque pumping from its supercharged 6.2-liter V8. All 2011 Chevrolet Corvettes have a six-speed manual gearbox with launch control as standard, while a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters is a no-cost option for the base and GS models.
Regardless of which Corvette you choose, you’ll get stunning performance. In our testing, a base coupe went from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. The Z06 will knock that down to 3.9 seconds. The ZR1 isn’t much quicker to 60 mph with a run of 3.8 seconds due to traction limitations, but it’s capable of a much quicker time in the quarter-mile.
EPA fuel economy estimates stand at 16 mpg city/26 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined for a manual-transmission Corvette. Opting for the automatic drops these numbers by 1 mpg. The Z06 checks in at 15/24/18 mpg, and the ZR1 garners a still-respectable 14/20/16 rating.
Safety
Antilock disc brakes and side airbags are standard. The Corvette’s special “Active Handling” stability control system has been tuned to engage in a soft, noninvasive way that doesn’t panic you. The Corvette’s stability control also includes a Competition mode that gives the expert driver more leeway for aggressive dynamics while still maintaining an effective safety net. The ZR1 gets the even more sophisticated Performance Traction Management system.
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