I have the best of both worlds as my husband and I also own a new Mercedes. They gas mileage is great. This girl loves her vette. R Edition features the Z07 Performance package, yellow calipers, race-inspired exterior graphics, carbon-fiber exterior and interior trim, sport seats and yellow accent stitching. The cockpit is more driver-centric than ever, with a sharply canted center stack and wraparound door panels that create a jetfighter-like vibe.
Unlike its predecessors, this 'Vette has virtually no weaknesses. See the Owner's Manual or more safety information. The blind spot is horrible and you can easily get in a bind especially in highly flooded traffic areas where people are in a rush. R Edition joins the fold with race-inspired styling and features. Both transmissions feature a launch control mode.
Refined quality and a thrill to drive. We could go on, but you get the point. But frankly, it's hard to imagine this car getting much better. Sport seats are optional on all other Corvettes, while all coupes can be had with a transparent roof panel. A seven-speed manual with automatic rev-matching is the default transmission, with an eight-speed automatic also offered. Powertrains and Performance The Corvette Stingray and Stingray Z51 are powered by a 6. Our quickest time in a Z06 was 3.
Mash the gas and you'll be at redline before you know it, accompanied by a glorious symphony trumpeting from the center-mounted quad tailpipes. The 2016 Corvette's bold looks make it a conversation piece from coast to coast. You can get it as a removable-roof coupe or a soft-top convertible, with a proper seven-speed manual offered alongside the aforementioned automatic in every model. You will give up some performance traction. It will be much quieter, smoother riding and have better wet weather traction.
Other than that, its a real beauty. On non-Z51 Corvettes, the dampers come bundled with a Z51-style rear spoiler and summer performance tires. Interior Design and Special Features Cabin design and quality have been Corvette foibles for decades, but the latest-generation Corvette flips the script. As for the seven-speed manual, it's just about perfect, providing a user-friendly clutch, wonderfully laid-out pedals and crisp, fluid action through the gates. Lots of compliments , especially on the color.
We could go on, but you get the point. Visibility on the side is very poor. I looked at it on-line, and I immediately fell in love with the car. When the summer run flat tires wear out in 15,000 miles you can put on a set of all season non run flats. Output measures 455 hp and 460 pound-feet of torque, while the available performance exhaust bumps output to 460 hp. If you're after a sports car for all occasions, it's hard to do better than a 'Vette no matter how much money you have to spend.
The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette doesn't really move the needle relative to last year's lineup, which saw the introduction of the eight-speed automatic transmission and the gonzo 650-horsepower Z06. Note that both models get power-closing trunk lids, an unusual feature for this type of car. The eight-speed automatic actually seems to amplify the car's performance, upshifting so quickly that accelerating through the gears feels like a single seamless surge. For some enthusiasts, the 's magical car-driver connection can't be matched, but the fact is that Porsche charges a lot more for less speed. It's especially notable, then, that the current-generation Corvette introduced for 2014 has quickly become a common sight in the car-snob capital of the country. Unlike its predecessors, this 'Vette has virtually no weaknesses. At 5,000 miles, thought there was something wrong with the tires.
The car has ample power and gas mileage is very good. I love the Bose system and heads up display. Oddly, though, the automatic isn't quite as sharp when shifted manually; for example, there can be a noticeable lag after you flick the shift paddle and before the downshift occurs. We do like the seats, which provide firm, well-shaped support in all driving scenarios -- particularly with the optional power side bolsters. There's also a cool 8-inch customizable display in the gauge cluster that has a different layout for each drive mode you select. Whichever engine you choose, the 2016 Corvette's got more than enough juice to make its expensive rear tires go up in smoke.