The Chevrolet Corvette is the best high-performance value in America. The Corvette delivers supercar performance for the price of a midsize luxury sedan. New for 2010 is the Z16 Grand Sport Coupe and Convertible trims.
The Corvette is a two-seat sports car available as a targa-roof coupe, convertible, or the high-performance Z06 and new ZR1 hardtop coupes. The coupe and convertible come with a 430-hp LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine and six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic with steering wheel paddle shifters is available. An optional dual-mode exhaust increases horsepower to 436-hp. The new Grand Sport trim adds a performance package to the coupe and convertible with a sportier suspension, wider wheels, tires, and fenders, and high performance brakes. The Z06 comes with a 505-hp LS7 7.0-liter V8 engine, a six-speed manual transmission, sport handling suspension, and bigger wheels and tires. The amazing ZR1 comes with 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. All manual transmissions now include launch control.
2010 Corvette Performance, Engine & Power Specs
• 6,162 cc 6.2 liters V 8 front engine with 103.3 mm bore, 92.0 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder LS3
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• 18.0 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 15.0
• Power: 321 kW , 430 HP SAE @ 5,900 rpm; 424 ft lb , 573 Nm @ 4,600 rpm
2010 Corvette Brakes, Suspension & Handling Specs
• ABS
• Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
• Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
• Immobilizer
• Rear limited slip differential
• Stability control
• Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and leaf springs
2010 Corvette Weight, Lights & Exterior Dimensions Specs
• Painted front and rear bumpers
• Removable hardtop convertible roof
• Day time running lights
• Driver power heated painted door mirrors with automatic operation, passenger power heated painted door mirrors
• Electric trunk/hatch pull down
• External dimensions: overall length (inches): 174.6, overall width (inches): 72.6, overall height (inches): 49.0, wheelbase (inches): 105.7, front track (inches): 62.1, rear track (inches): 60.7 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 39.0
• Front fog lights
• Projector beam lens Xenon bulb headlights
• Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob and alloy look on dashboard
• Metallic paint
• Fixed rear window with defogger
• Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,217
• Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2010 Corvette Cargo, Stereo Speakers & Interior Feature Specs
• 12v power outlet: front
• Air conditioning with climate control 2 and auto
• Element antenna
• Anti-theft protection
• Front ashtray
• RDS audio system with satellite and CD player CD player reads MP3
• Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 22.4
• Cellular phone
• Front seats cigar lighter
• Clock
• Compass
• Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
• Floor console
• Delayed/fade courtesy lights
• Cruise control
• Front seats cup holders
• External temperature
• Floor mats
• Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
• Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment electric and electric, bucket passenger seat
• 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
• Front seat center armrest
• Two head restraints on front seats
• Headlight control with dusk sensor
• Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 37.9, front hip room (inches): 53.6, front leg room (inches): 43.1, front shoulder room (inches): 55.2 and interior volume (cu ft): 52.0
• Low tire pressure indicator
• Card key power locks speed sensing
• Vehicle speed proportional power steering
• Front power windows with two one-touch
• Front reading lights
• Automatic operation rear view mirror
• Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
• Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
• Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
• Seating: two seats
• Service interval indicator
• Front side airbag
• Smart card / smart key automatic, includes central locking and includes ignition starter
• Seven speaker(s)
• Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment
• Tachometer
• Telematics includes engine shut down
• Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
• Ventilation system with micro filter
• Voice activating system includes phone