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Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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When talking about American sports cars, the Corvette name comes first. In 2008, the C6 Corvette was offered as a coupe and convertible as well.

While Chevrolet made the Corvette coupe for high-performance driving, the convertible version was designed for leisure driving. But beware, that convertible was not the usual shopping car. It could outpace many other vehicles on the road, but with an enhanced view of the sky.

The long and slim silhouette of the Corvette was always fascinating for car enthusiasts all over the world. It represented one of the quickest and fastest cars for the buck spent. Its lines and the new exposed headlights were a big step forward for its design. At a glance it didn't look so much different than the C2 Vette (apart from the pop-up headlights). The slim vents behind the front wheels and the four exhaust in the back warned the bystanders that the car could run in a split of a second. The four, round, taillights were as emblematic as those found on a Ferrari.

The interior was fit for two passengers, with enough legroom and a low seating position. The power-roof helped the driver to open or close the top. On the center stack, Chevrolet offered a 6.5" touch-screen display for the infotainment unit. As an option, a Bose sound system was installed. Like its predecessor, it offered a complex, head-up display, which could show various information, including the lateral acceleration.

Under the hood, the 2008 model featured a new, 6.2-liter engine able to provide 430 hp. It was paired with a new 6-speed manual. A 6-speed automatic was on the options list.

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CHEVROLET Corvette Convertible 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  2 gasoline engines
  • 6.2 V8 LS3 6AT (430 HP)
  • 6.2 V8 LS3 6MT (430 HP)

CHEVROLET Corvette Convertible
6.2 V8 LS3 6AT (430 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 6.2 V8 LS3 6AT (430 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:6162 cm3
Power:321 KW @ 5900 RPM
437 HP @ 5900 RPM
430 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque:436 lb-ft @ 5900 RPM
591 Nm @ 5900 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:190 mph (306 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P245/40ZR18 || P285/35ZR19
DIMENSIONS
Length:174.6 in (4435 mm)
Width:72.6 in (1844 mm)
Height:49 in (1245 mm)
Front/rear Track:62.1/60.7 in (1,577/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase:105.7 in (2685 mm)
Ground Clearance:4 in (102 mm)
Cargo Volume:11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3221 lbs (1461 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3329 lbs (1510 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Combined:22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Notes
U.S. Spec

CHEVROLET Corvette Convertible
6.2 V8 LS3 6MT (430 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 6.2 V8 LS3 6MT (430 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:6162 cm3
Power:321 KW @ 5900 RPM
437 HP @ 5900 RPM
430 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque:436 lb-ft @ 5900 RPM
591 Nm @ 5900 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:190 mph (306 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P245/40ZR18 || P285/35ZR19
DIMENSIONS
Length:174.6 in (4435 mm)
Width:72.6 in (1844 mm)
Height:49 in (1245 mm)
Front/rear Track:62.1/60.7 in (1,577/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase:105.7 in (2685 mm)
Ground Clearance:4 in (102 mm)
Cargo Volume:11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3221 lbs (1461 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3329 lbs (1510 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
Highway:26 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Notes
U.S. Spec
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