The car will skip sideways, which makes drivers understandably nervous. Even so, we found ourselves driving through the turns 5 to 10 mph faster in the new car than in the old. Because both cars had the same unchanged-for Z51 suspension package that includes larger brakes, shorter gear ratios, and a stiffer suspension, we didn't expect such a dramatic difference.
We even rechecked the pressures in the Goodyear tires to make sure they hadn't been overinflated, which would make the new Vette jumpy over the bumps, but they were all at the factory-recommended setting of 30 psi. Clearly, then, the changes have made a huge improvement in the Chevy's handling.
So, does the Vette feel as good as a ? That's hard to say, because we didn't have a Porsche on hand for comparison, but the gap has certainly narrowed. With the Vette's increased power, the is, however, now even more likely to be staring at the American car's taillights. The new Vette runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4. We tested three of the last-gen Vette coupes, and the quickest did the mph run in 4.
Since there were no changes to the brakes or tires, the skidpad and braking measurements remain about the same as the old car's. The Vette requires feet to stop from 70 mph and grips the pavement to the tune of 0. This freer-flowing system uncorks another six horsepower, thanks to a vacuum-operated butterfly valve that opens at rpm, but more important, it gives the Corvette the raucous roar it deserves. We also recommend the new, optional upgraded interior.
But the stitched leather that covers the dash and door panels gives the interior a much more expensive look than the base model's. Other changes for '08 include new wheels--the only exterior difference--and a standard auxiliary input for the radio.
The best things about the Corvette remain, however: It's comfortable, with its surprisingly compliant ride, excellent automatic climate control, and light clutch effort that's now complemented by a shifter that glides relatively easily into gear. The engineers redesigned the shift linkage for lighter, more direct throws. The Vette is one of those sports cars that you wouldn't hesitate to drive daily.
Front Shoulder Room in Front Head Room in Wheelbase in Track Width, Rear in Height, Overall in Length, Overall in Track Width, Front in Liftover Height in - TBD -. Fuel Economy Fuel Tank. Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx gal Performance Specs Engine. Engine Order Code LS3. Fuel System SFI. Engine Type Gas V8. Displacement 6. Clutch Size in - TBD -. First Gear Ratio :1 2. Sixth Gear Ratio :1 0. Trans Description Cont. Fourth Gear Ratio :1 1.
Final Drive Axle Ratio :1 3. Trans Order Code MN6. Second Gear Ratio :1 1. Reverse Ratio :1 2. Again NA. Fifth Gear Ratio :1 0. Trans Type 6. Third Gear Ratio :1 1. Brake Type Pwr. Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness in 12 x 1. Disc - Rear Yes or Yes. Drum - Rear Yes or NA. Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness in Disc - Front Yes or Yes. Bragging rights are thus: comes up in only 4. Its throws are shorter, and the gearbox has a smoother mechanical feel. The reprogrammed and faster-shifting-for automatic transmission takes only two-tenths [of a second?
Fifth gear takes you to mph, a feat that consumes nearly three minutes and over eight miles. You get this performance with EPA estimated economy of 16 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, but you'll need to use sixth gear to hit those numbers.
Capable brakes burn off the speed. As it has been for almost a quarter century, the Corvette with the Z51 package get more aggressively tuned springs and dampers, larger bars, and upgraded tires. What hasn't always been part of the Z51 package was a livable ride. The first modern Zequipped cars from rode so stiffly that they would knock your fillings out.
The Chevrolet Corvette with the Z51 car could easily be a daily driver. The drawbacks are nil to those who don't mind a slightly stiffer ride than standard-issue C6. Steering feel on all standard Chevrolet Corvette models is up, thanks to an entirely new rack.
This revision should quiet those who felt the previous steering system wasn't spot-on. We've put close to 1, miles on previous C6s and never felt the need to complain, but more feel is always welcome.
The only downside to the Chevrolet Corvette is the fact that it has a spotty reliability record. Paint, squeaks, rattles, and powertrain issues top the complaint lists. The Chevrolet Corvette returns with major mods to its interior, but the exterior remains a classically sexy sportscar. Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights are standard. Round taillights and integrated exhaust tips appear at the rear. A tapered rear deck is claimed to improve high-speed performance.
Inside, the Corvette for had an interior that looked "too rent-a-Chevy," according to Motor Trend. Motor Trend says the new interior leather came from a company called Draexlmaier, "the same people who provide the leather for Mercedes, and the up-level Cadillac cockpits.
Models previous to had a 6. The Z06 comes with a hp 7. Super-performance engine technology includes such items as titanium connecting rods and intake valves. Chevrolet says the Z06 will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. All the reviewers universally praise the Chevrolet Corvette powerplant, but most of their discussions are aimed at the enhanced steering that elevated the car to a new level.
Motor Trend cites the "tighter machining tolerances for the rack and pinion gears and a stiffer intermediate shaft. ConsumerGuideAuto warns that a judicious use of the throttle is in order in corners, or the car is prone "to fishtail. Fuel consumption also merits mention. A coupe with the manual transmission achieved A convertible with the automatic ran
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