2011 Chevy Corvette Lancaster

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The acclaimed Chevy Corvette rolls into 2011 with some updates, including contrasting-color headlamp housings newly available in gray, black or silver. Also new on the 2011 Corvette is Magnetic Ride Control on Grand Sport models which includes Goodyear F1 Supercar Gen 2 tires with the manual transmission. Radios on models with the navigation system add a USB port and audio input jack. The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is a two-door coupe or convertible available in a range of performance trims, including base, Grand Sport, Z06, and ZR1. For any consumer looking for a true high performance vehicle at a true bargain, look no further than the 2011 Corvette. With modern safety features, all 2011 models include dual-stage front airbags, side airbags, ABS, tire-pressure monitor, traction control and electronic stability control.

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Power

Giving the Corvette its superb power is an all-aluminum 6.2-liter V-8, which makes 430 hp, and 436 hp with the performance exhaust system. The Z06 gets its power from a 505-hp LS7 7.0-liter V8 engine, a six-speed manual transmission, and sport handling suspension.

The ZR-1 is powered by a supercharged 638-hp LS9 6.2-liter V8, a six-speed manual transmission, Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension, special carbon fiber components and Brembo ceramic brakes. A six-speed automatic with steering wheel paddle shifters is available.

Design of the New Corvette

Whether you are looking for an open air ride with the Corvette convertible or a smooth drive with the Corvette hardtop, you know you will always be driving around in style with this Chevy model. The Coupe features a one-piece removable roof panel in body color or transparent plastic. The 2011 Convertible comes standard with a manually operated soft top; a power soft top, with a heated glass rear window, is standard on 2LT trim levels and above. The Corvette offers interesting exterior features, but, in fact, many of them are functional. For example a pair of fog lights flanks a wide air intake below. The sculpted fenders, with sharp creases that sweep dramatically make the Corvette look as if its in motion.

'11 Chevrolet Corvette Cabin

Inside the 2011 Chevy Corvette you will find standard features such as dual-zone automatic climate control with a pollen filter, alarm, fog lights, xenon headlights, power everything including seats, cruise control, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote keyless entry and starting, AM/FM/CD stereo with auxiliary input jack, XM Satellite Radio, auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic headlights, OnStar telematics, and P245/40ZR18 front and P285/35ZR19 rear run-flat tires on alloy wheels. Sit down in the Corvette and you will find comfortable and fairly easy to adjust seats.  There's plenty of headroom and optional sport seats offer extra side bolstering. While sports cars generally to not have tons or storage space, the 2011 Corvette does offer some nice cubby areas, and a rather large trunk space. Go with the convertible model and you will give up some cargo capacity. The glovebox is roomy and, in the Coupe, there is 22.0 cubic feet of storage space under the glass behind the rear seats.

Lineup of the 2011 Chevy Corvette

The base level Corvette Coupe and Convertible a six-speed manual transmission is standard, while a six-speed Paddle Shift automatic is optional. There are four trim packages to add on features; 1LT, 2LT, 3LT and 4LT.

The Grand Sport Corvette differs from other models with a special exterior styling and a stiffer suspension. It uses the same 430-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 engine as the base Corvette, and it's likewise available with a six-speed manual or an optional six-speed automatic transmission. The Grand Sport is offered in all of the colors available for the base Corvette. Hash marks on the front fenders are optional and available in four colors. The front and rear fenders are also larger, and the front fenders feature three vents behind the front wheels and a Grand Sport badge.

The 2011 Corvette Z06 ups this Chevy model's performance capabilities. It uses a more powerful V-8 engine, larger brakes and a firmer suspension. A 7.0-liter V-8 engine, which makes 505 hp at 6,300 rpm and 470 pounds-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm makes the Z06 proud. It teams exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, and Chevrolet says it can rip from zero to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds.

The ZR1 falls into the super-Corvette category.  The ZR1 is based on the aluminum chassis of the Corvette Z06. Chevrolet says the ZR1 can produce more than 1 g of cornering grip. It features a ZR1-specific gauge cluster with a supercharger boost gauge. The ZR1 also features a launch control system. It adds a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 capable of a 205-mph top speed, carbon ceramic brake rotors and standard magnetic ride control, plus a carbon-fiber roof, front fenders, rocker moldings and more.

Conclusions

With a base level model all the way up to the high performing ZR1, the 2011 Chevy Corvette is a top American value, just as it has been for many many years. If you are looking for an American sports car, the Corvette is on the top of its class. The latest-generation Corvette can even be used as an everyday driver,  with its EPA-rated 26 mpg on the Highway, better than most SUVs. For more on this speedy model for 2011, visit the official Chevrolet Corvette website!