When it comes to performance, the base model of the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is one of the world's best bargains.The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is pretty much the automotive equivalent of a summer action movie. Lots of noise, lots of action, lots of sexy bodywork.
No question here: The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette can bring the heat.
The base 1LT features a 6.2-liter V8 that cranks out 430 hp and 424 pound-feet of torque. All 2011 Chevrolet Corvettes have a six-speed manual gearbox with launch control as standard. 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.EPA fuel economy estimates stand at a laudable 16 mpg city/26 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined for a manual-transmission Corvette.
Standard on the 1LT convertible are 18-inch front cast-aluminum wheels and 19-inch rears, xenon headlamps, cruise control, keyless ignition/entry, full power accessories, OnStar, leather seating, a six-way power driver seat, a manual tilt steering wheel and dual-zone automatic climate control. The standard seven-speaker audio system includes a CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, steering-wheel-mounted controls and an auxiliary audio jack.
Antilock disc brakes and side airbags are standard. Side curtain airbags are not available.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.