2008 corvette car and driver

Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Oct 30, 2007 the 2008 chevrolet corvette is available as a coupe or convertible, with either a manual or automatic transmission. The chevrolet corvette c6 is the sixth generation of the corvette sports car that was produced by chevrolet division of general motors for the 2005 to 20 model years. Externally, the only visible difference from the 2007 corvette is. Details about car and driver magazine august 2008 america vs. With its relatively comfortable cabin, the 2008 corvette shines. Every year the entire car and driver staff gathers at a rural site. Oem 2008 corvette 0200 mph speedometer, 07500 rpm tachometer with 6500 rpm redline, plus fuel level, oil pressure, ammeter, coolant temperature gauges augmented with oem head. Nada official used car truck price guide book march 2020 new england edition. The changes and enhancements to the 2008 corvette reflect continual improvements that speak to chevrolets unflagging commitment to building the best sports car and with nearly 55 years. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the drivers seat only when the vehicle is not moving. In fact, car and driver names it one of its 10best cars. We have 200 2008 chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 33 1owner cars, and 238 personal use cars.

For 2008, the corvette twoseater sports car gets a more powerful engine and other powertrain updates, as well as a new interior trim package. The z06 model is available only as a fixedroof coupe. An eightspeed dualclutch automatic a corvette first is the sole transmission. Pick up a vette, have some fun, and get used to everyone oohing and ahhing over the car everytime you drive or park it. Chevys mad scientists have been hard at work tweaking the c6 corvette for its fourth model year, and the results are finally in. The 2008 chevrolet corvette with the z51 car could easily be a daily driver. However, the wheels offered with the 2008 corvette received some notable improvements. With its worldclass performance, handsome styling and daily driver practicality, the 2008 chevrolet corvette is the best sports car deal on the planet.

Production variants include the z06, zr1, grand sport, and 427 convertible. Jun 23, 2008 s joe bruzek takes you through the 2008 chevrolet corvette. Our test car was a fully brokenin 1275 miles earlyproduction z51 coupe, equipped with the npp dualmode performance exhaust, which reduces backpressure by a whopping 80 percent at high engine. The newfor 2008 vette doesnt look much different, but more power, better steering, and an available. With the turn of a dial, five distinct driver modes zr1 has three electronically calibrate up to 12 variables, optimizing everything from steering to throttle control for peak performance in every. December 2008 car and driver magazine corvette z06 vs. A vintage year for sports sedans of all shapes and prices. New for 2008, chevrolet introduced the ls3 engine for the corvette. For the price of a midsize luxury sedan, the corvette delivers supercar performance. Mar 17, 2008 but on a clean driving surface, the corvette demonstrated why sports cars are traditionally rearwheel drive, posting a neckwrenching 0.

Genuine oem seat covers for chevrolet corvette for sale ebay. A convertible and hatchback coupe are offered, as is. Corvette c6 cabrio indy 500 pace car, one of only 500 limited edition cars no. Driver mode selector allows drivers to tailor virtually every aspect of their corvette based on road conditions and their driving preferences. The corvette also receives awards for its retained value. The new ls3 engine was standard on coupe and convertible, and produced 430 hp. The car is exceptional in every way and still gets 22.

The car is exceptional in every way and still gets 22 mpg around town. Csaba csere interviews the camaro design director during a day of driving at gms proving grounds. Katech corvette z06 clubsport car and driver youtube. The almighty 638horsepower corvette zr1, the quickest car around laguna seca by a full five seconds an eternity, in race terms was not voted best driver s car.

Luckily, the popularity of the corvette has opened the door for several aftermarket options for chevrolet corvette seats, from repair kits to seat covers to full replica replacement parts. As cabrio with manual transmission only 71 vehicles were produced. With the vettes increased power, the 911 is, however, now even more likely to be staring at the american cars taillights. It competes with the bmw m3, dodge viper and ford shelby gt500. The chevrolet corvette pace car registry 2008 indy 500 pace. Car and driver recorded a 060 mph 97 kmh acceleration time of 3. It is the first corvette with exposed headlamps since the 1962 model.

Find the best used 2008 chevrolet corvette near you. Its easy to drive on a daily basis, and maintenance costs are not exotic. Having owned the car less than two weeks i can say this is. The total sales of the 2008 chevrolet corvette in the united states are 32,889 units. Beginning with the 2008 model year, the corvette received a new engine, the ls3. As the primary contact interface between car and driver, the seats are almost always in need of some type of attention or replacement when restoring a car. A man driving a 2008 chevrolet corvette has been arrested and charged in snohomish county, washington after police spotted him doing 192 mph 309 kmh. I think the times would be dam close and it would be worth a read. Ecklers corvette is your onestop shop for 2008 corvette parts. The drawbacks are nil to those who dont mind a slightly stiffer ride.

Youve probably noticed that a horsepower war has been raging throughout the automotive spectrum, much to the chagrin of the greenswe even have 438horse hybrids ferpetesake. The 2008 corvette was a sixth generation c6 corvette, spanning years 200520. Outwardly, there were few notable cosmetic changes to the exterior of the car. The 2007 chevrolet corvette is the best sports car deal on the planet with its worldclass performance, sexy styling and daily driver practicality. For those without corvette statistics tattooed to their brains. But on a clean driving surface, the corvette demonstrated why sports cars are traditionally rearwheel drive, posting a neckwrenching 0. If the total number of problems reported by chevrolet corvette owners in the last 12 years is 515, and the age of the vehicle is 12, the ppmy index can then be calculated as. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Get detailed information on the 2008 chevrolet corvette including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more.

The 2008 chevrolet corvette now has better performance than any previous iteration in a form that is actually usable without punishing the driver. Theres so much new and exciting with the 2008 corvette that youll want to grab a hot drink, sidle up to your computer screen and absorb all the details. The latestgeneration corvette is not a crude car, and its performance does not exact a painful toll on driver or passenger. Mar 03, 2017 the 2008 corvette coupes and convertibles featured a new splitspoke wheel as the standard wheel option for that year. Either way the six speed manual z51 gearing is the reason to get over standard car.

The 2008 corvette is available in both coupe and convertible body styles. A 505horsepower performanceoriented z06 trim is also available. The drawbacks are nil to those who dont mind a slightly stiffer ride than standardissue c6. Bob mclean designed a general layout for the car which was originally code named. Chevrolet gm oem 0608 corvette driver seatseat back cover 88994618 fits. The 2008 edition of the indianapolis 500 represents corvettes 10th time as the official pace car and a record fifthconsecutive year and chevrolets 19th time as the manufacturer selected to lead the field. Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab share on twitter opens in a new window or tab share on. After 4 years of corvette c5 coupe ownership i purchased a new 2008 machine silver z06 based on pricing, performance and looks. The 2008 chevrolet corvette z06 is a wellrefined car of extraordinary capabilities that can be comfortably driven every day, but its stunning performance is best experienced on a track. The rest of the 08 mechanical updates are intended to make the corvette better to drive. Seat armour front car seat cover for chevrolet corvette c7 black terry cloth fits. Trooper axtman told the drive the car in question was a silver 2008 corvette, though it wasnt noted which particular trim was responsible for the mayhem, nor if the vehicle had any modifications.

Details about december 2008 car and driver magazine corvette z06 vs zr1 vs z51. For a two seater compact car it is very roomy and comfortable for both driver and passenger. Keyless entry replaced entry door handle pads and driver door latch anonymous, ar 2008 chevrolet corvette base 6. Apr 01, 2007 chevys mad scientists have been hard at work tweaking the c6 corvette for its fourth model year, and the results are finally in. Exceptionally clean 2008 chevrolet corvette lt4 convertible in excellent condition with only 33k miles. Sep 01, 2007 learn more about the 2008 chevrolet corvette article. Indeed, the 2008 corvette can lap a racing circuit nearly as quickly as the previousgeneration z06, a legendary car.

In short, the 2008 chevrolet corvette can serve equally well as a comfortable touring car or worldclass performance machine, while the z06 version is simply a monster on the street that is still docile enough to serve as ones daily driver. Beginning with 2008, the corvette received a new engine. Superhigh horsepower and speed from one stocker and four tuned supercars send us into automotive ecstasy. The dodge viper is stronger, faster, and looking to take the corvette z06 down a peg. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Id like to see a track test btwn the c6 z51 manual and automatic with 2. Although the engine is in a new locationnow behind the passenger compartment instead of in front of itit remains a 6. Chevrolet corvette questions open driver side door cargurus.

The 2008 corvette is an easy car to drive while still providing that punch needed to take advantage of a wide open and empty road. Learn more about the 2008 chevrolet corvette article. The chevrolet corvette team is relentlessly chipping away at every. See what power, features, and amenities youll get for the money. This corvette is loaded with all of the power options including power convertible top heads up display bose premium sound enhanced acoustic package navigation siriusxm capability premium heated leather automatic dual zone climate control magnetic ride and more. The 2008 corvette had an increase of 36 horse power with the dual mode exhaust and 30 without. The standard sixspeed manual has been fiddled with to. Never thought a car could bring you happiness, but mine sure does. The chevrolet corvette c6 is the sixth generation of the corvette sports car that was produced. Impatient automatic drivers can spring for a new, shorter 2. It gets an eparated 26 mpg highway, better than most suvs.