2012 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6 LS3)

Basic Specs

Base Price $49,045
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3208
City (MPG) 16
Hwy (MPG) 26
Horsepower 430@5900
Torque (lb-ft) 424@4600
Wheelbase 105.7
Length (in.) 174.6
Width (in.) 72.6
Height (in.) 49.0

The Corvette is Chevrolet 's -- perhaps even GM's -- most widely recognized model. The sports car has been in production since 1953, with several variants along the way. Now in its sixth generation, the so-called C6 Corvette Coupe was first launched as a 2005 model and is nearing the end of its life cycle.

Later updated for 2008 and beyond, the Corvette Coupe receives an all-new 6.2-liter LS3 V8. The bump in displacement -- up from 6.0-liters -- increases horsepower to 430 -- or 436 with an available sports exhaust. Peak torque is 424 pound-feet on the basic model and 428-pound feet with the improved exhaust.

Other engine features include high-flow cylinder heads, enhanced valvetrain, a high-flow intake manifold larger-bore block with structural enhancements.

Channeling that added power to the rear wheels is either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. The manual features improved manual transmission shift effort for 2008. The automatic delivers quicker shift times and a 2.73 performance axle ratio.

GM says the updated model also has an improved steering feel thanks to additional tuning.

A new standard split-spoke cast aluminum wheel design comes with the Coupe. Also available is a polished forged aluminum wheel design. Interior trim enhancements have been made across the range, including a wrapped center trim plate with Cyber pattern and new, brushed aluminum accents.

A custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package is available for all models in new Linen and Sienna colors. Two new premium exterior colors: Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat and Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat are available.

A Keyless Access remote key fob with integrated key is also new for 2008. An iPod/MP3 jack is included on all sound systems except navigation (Personal Audi o Link available as accessory for navigation system). OnStar and XM Satellite Radio are standard on all models. Auto-dimming mirrors with compass are also standard on all models.

Like Corvette Coupes of the past, the latest model comes with a removable roof panel (standard body-color or available transparent).

As with the Convertible model, a Z51 package is available that offers a laundry list of performance features, including an upgraded suspension.

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    • General
    • Body Style:Coupe
    • Size:Midsize
    • Market Segment:Sports
    • Weight:3208 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length:174.6 in.
    • Width:72.6 in.
    • Height:49.0 in.
    • Wheelbase:105.7 in.
    • Ground Clearance:TBD
    • Front Track:TBD
    • Rear Track:TBD
    • Weight Distribution:51/49
    • Drag Coefficient:TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats:2
    • Passenger Volume:52.0 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume:22.0 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded):TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume:TBD
    • Leg Room:43.0 in.
    • Head Room:38.0 in.
    • Shoulder Room:55.0 in.
    • Hip Room:54.0 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type:Gas
    • Engine Type:6.2L V8
    • Power:430 hp @ 5900 rpm
    • Torque:424 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
    • Transmission:6-Speed Manual
    • Highway Fuel Economy:26 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy:16 mpg
    • Forced Induction:None
    • Direct Injection:No
    • Chassis
    • Layout:Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension:Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension:Double Wishbone
    • Wheels
    • Front:18" Aluminum
    • Front Tires:P245/40ZR18
    • Rear:19" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires:P285/35ZR19
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight:TBD
    • Payload:
    • Tongue Weight:TBD

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      Corvette Coupe 1LT

      • 6.2 Liter 430-hp V8 engine
      • Leather seating surfaces
      • 18-inch front, 19-inch rear five-spoke Silver painted wheels
      • Steering wheel audio controls
      • OnStar with the Directions & Connections Plan for the first six months
      • Removable roof panel
      • Audio system: AM/FM stereo with CD player/MP3 playback and SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio with three trial months
      • Front and side-impact air bags
      • 6-way power seats

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      Corvette Coupe 2LT

      • •Bluetooth® wireless technology(5) for select phones
      • Bose® audio system includes: AM/FM stereo with CD player/MP3 playback and SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio with a one-year subscription
      • Navigation radio with Voice Recognition and USB port and auxiliary input jack
      • Head-up Display

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      Corvette Coupe 3LT

      • Memory Package
      • Power telescopic steering column
      • Heated seats
      • Universal Home Remote transmitter
      • Sport seats with adjustable headrests
      • Lumbar support, side bolsters and perforated seating surfaces
      • Luggage shade and cargo net

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      Corvette Coupe 4LT

      • Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package
      • Carbon Gunmetal console trim plate

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      Coupe/Convertible chrome aluminum wheels

      • 5-spoke chrome aluminum wheels available for Coupe and Convertible, 18-inch x 8.5-inch front and 19-inch x 10-inch rear.
      • If ordered with any of these LPOs – VPL, VFS, VEU or 5V4 – please note that the vehicle is being ordered with two complete sets of optional wheels. Make sure both sets of optional wheels are desired before proceeding.

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      Coupe/Convertible Competition Gray painted aluminum wheels

      • 5-spoke Competition Gray painted aluminum wheels available for Coupe and Convertible, 18-inch x 8.5-inch front and 19-inch x 10-inch rear.
      • If ordered with any of these LPOs – VPL, VFS, VEU or 5V4 – please note that the vehicle is being ordered with two complete sets of optional wheels. Make sure both sets of optional wheels are desired before proceeding.

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      Coupe/Convertible machined-face aluminum wheels

      • 5-spoke machined-face aluminum wheels available for Coupe and Convertible, 18-inch x 8.5-inch front and 19-inch x 10-inch rear.
      • If ordered with any of these LPOs – VPL, VFS, VEU or 5V4 – please note that the vehicle is being ordered with two complete sets of optional wheels. Make sure both sets of optional wheels are desired before proceeding.

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      Coupe/Convertible Silver painted aluminum wheels

      • 5-spoke Silver painted aluminum wheels for Coupe and Convertible, 18-inch x 8.5-inch front and 19-inch x 10-inch rear.

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      GCA 15-spoke polished aluminum wheels

      • Make a dramatic modification to the appearance of your Corvette with these 18-inch front and 19-inch rear, 15-spoke forged polished aluminum wheels. They feature the crossed-flags logo on the center cap and include a wheel lock kit.

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      GCA 7-spoke chrome wheels

      • These sharp-looking 7-spoke forged chrome wheels, 18-inch front and 19-inch rear, feature the crossed-flags logo on the center cap and include a wheel lock kit.

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      Roof Package

      • Roof Package includes a one-piece, body-color roof panel, as well as a one-piece tinted transparent roof panel to dramatically increase your driving and viewing pleasure. Both interchangeable roof panels simply attach with 3 simple latches.

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      Transparent, Removable Roof Panel

      • To help you enjoy ideal weather or a scenic drive even more, a one-piece tinted transparent roof panel is available which replaces the standard body color solid roof panel. Its included with the Roof Package.

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      GCA Full-Width Spoiler Kit

      • Designed to deflect air drafting over the moving car abruptly upward to keep the rear wheels on the pavement, the LPO Genuine Corvette Accessories spoiler will complete the serious sports car look, and behavior, of your new Corvette. The kit is not available with Corvette Museum Delivery or with Arctic White exterior color.

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      Blade Silver Metallic Headlamp Cover Override

      • To add an enhanced front end statement, substitute the Blade Silver Metallic contrasting color with your matching body color for the inside-the-lens headlamp surrounds. Its not available with Blade Silver Metallic exterior color.

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      Black Headlamp Cover Override

      • To add an enhanced front end statement, substitute the Black contrasting color with your matching body color for the inside-the-lens headlamp surrounds. Its not available with Black exterior color.

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      Cyber Gray Metallic Headlamp Cover Override

      • To add an enhanced front end statement, substitute the Cyber Gray Metallic contrasting color with your matching body-color for the inside-the-lens headlamp surrounds. Its not available with Cyber Gray Metallic exterior color.

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      GCA Mesh Package

      • These woven mesh inserts dress up your Corvette by providing a finished, upscale look. Includes inserts for side coves and radiator grille. The radiator grille insert mounts directly behind the existing grille and also helps provide protection from road debris. LPO, Genuine Corvette Accessory. Not available with Corvette Museum Delivery, GCA Exterior Package LPO or GCA Ultimate Package LPO.

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      GCA Indoor Vehicle Cover

      • This indoor dust cover, available in Red or Black with the crossed-flags logo, is designed to shield the surface of your Corvette from airborne particles and dirt. Each cover includes a duffle-style storage bag that also can be used to carry miscellaneous items.

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      GCA Outdoor Vehicle Cover (Dealer Installed GCA(4))

      • This all-weather vehicle cover is gray with the crossed-flags logo and provides waterproof, breathable outdoor protection for your Corvette. Each cover includes a duffle-style storage bag that also can be used to carry miscellaneous items.

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      Corvette Museum Delivery

      • Museum delivery of your new Corvette is available through your dealer. With this special event, you're first welcomed to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY, with signs commemorating the special day. This is followed by a tour of the assembly plant conducted by your own Corvette Museum Delivery VIP tour guide. Then comes a personal VIP guided tour of the museum, which culminates with the viewing of a brand-new Corvette on display – your Corvette. Next, a member of the National Corvette Museum Delivery Team runs you through a thorough orientation, followed by the delivery presentation of your new vehicle. Finally, a unique gold decal is placed on the inside of the drivers door jamb to signify the importance of this memorable occasion.

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      Customer selectable VIN

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      Spoiler, full-width, ZR1-style

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      Pedal Cover Set

      • Stainless steel pedal covers, with raised rubber traction, feature a checkerboard design and provide an inexpensive way to give a sporty finish to the interior of your Corvette. The set includes a replacement for the stock, crossed-flags/Corvette script logo accelerator pedal assembly, as well as covers for the brake and clutch pedals to complete the look. Not available with Corvette Museum Delivery.

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      Sport bucket seats w/ leather seating surfaces

      • Leather seating surfaces on the bucket seats add to their appearance and wear resistance, as well as to driver and passenger comfort. Back angle adjustment is included for additional support.

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      AM/FM stereo w/ CD player & MP3 playback

      • AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback
      • Seek-and-scan
      • Digital clock
      • Auto-tone control
      • Automatic volume
      • Radio Data System (RDS)
      • TheftLocK
      • Auxiliary input jack
      • 7 speakers
      • RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information.

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      Genuine Corvette Accessories (GCA) Ultimate Package

      • Enhance the appearance of your new Corvette Coupe or Convertible. This dealer-installed Genuine Corvette Accessories LPO package includes:
      • 7-spoke chrome wheels
      • Screen Mesh Package
      • Body-color rear license plate frame
      • Underhood blanket and lamp kit
      • Exterior Graphics Package
      • Accessory spoiler
      • Uplevel door handles
      • When ordered with Arctic White exterior color, it includes body-color standard spoiler. All other exterior colors include body-color full-width racing spoiler. When ordered with Black exterior color, it includes chrome door handles. All other exterior colors include body-color door handles. The package is not available with Corvette Museum Delivery or with Full-Width Spoiler Kit, GCA Exterior Package, GCA Ultimate Package, 15-spoke polished wheels or 7-spoke chrome wheels LPOs.

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      Genuine Corvette Accessories Ultimate Package

      • Simply put, its the ultimate appearance package for your Corvette Coupe/Convertible. This dealer-installed package includes the following accessories:
      • 15-spoke polished wheels
      • Screen Mesh Package
      • Body-color rear license plate frame
      • Underhood blanket and lamp kit
      • Exterior Graphics Package
      • Accessory spoiler
      • Uplevel door handles
      • When ordered with Arctic White exterior color includes body-color C6 spoiler. All other exterior colors include body-color full-width spoiler. When ordered with Black exterior color includes chrome door handles. All other exterior colors include body-color door handles. Not available with Corvette Museum Delivery, CGA Exterior Package LPO, full-width spoiler kit LPO, GCA Ultimate Package LPO, 15-spoke polished wheels LPO or 7-spoke chrome wheels LPO.

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      6-Speed Manual Transmission

      • Feel the power. The 6-speed manual transmission incorporates a short-throw configuration and offers improved shifting. Plus:
      • Double overdrive for extended ratio coverage and closer steps
      • Carbon cone synchronization utilizing carbon fiber material creates more friction surfaces for smoother shifts
      • Launch control, which optimizes performance for full-throttle starts on a track. In competitive mode the system will hold a predetermined engine speed while the driver pushes the throttle to the floor. When the driver releases the clutch, the system modulates engine torque 100 times per second to maximize the available traction.

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      6-speed Paddle Shift automatic transmission

      • Engage the road with a 6-speed paddle shift automatic transmission for precise, clutchless shifting without ever taking your hands off the wheel. Upshift or downshift quickly, with just the flick of a finger; yet get a response once only possible with a manual transmission. Steering wheel paddles can be used in either “Drive” or ”Sport” modes.
      • In order to choose this feature, you also need to add: -Rear axle, 2.56 ratio, limited slip

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      6.2L V8 SFI engine

      • The 6.2L small-block V8 is both proven and powerful. Its rated at 430 hp and 424 lb-ft of torque with the standard exhaust system. An optional dual-mode exhaust system brings a power rating increase to 436 hp and 428 lb-ft. Specifications:
      • Displacement (cu in): 376
      • Bore and stroke (in): 4.06 x 3.62
      • Block material: cast aluminum
      • Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
      • Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder
      • Fuel delivery: SFI (sequential fuel injection)
      • Compression ratio: 10.7:1
      • Recommended fuel: premium recommended, not required
      • EPA estimated fuel economy (city/hwy): 15/25 (automatic), 16/26 (manual)

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      Battery Protection Package

      • The Battery Protection Package includes a sophisticated device to charge and condition your car battery, helping it maintain its optimum functionality even when your Corvette is parked in a garage for long periods. Ideal for cold storage, and theres no need to pop your hood; simply plug one end into the vehicles 12-volt power port and the other into a 115-volt outlet.

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      Magnetic Selective Ride Control

      • The Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension features magneto-rheological dampers able to detect road surfaces, then adjust the shock absorber damping rates to those surfaces almost instantly for optimal ride control. It adjusts damping by means of electromagnetic particles in the shock fluid, with ride control achieved through the precise application of electronic current to manipulate the fluids consistency. Two settings are available: "Tour" and "Sport," which allows you to stiffen suspension capability for better cornering precision during track events. Includes larger cross-drilled brakes. When ordered with 6-speed manual transmission on Grand Sport Coupe or Convertible, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar GEN2 tires are also included.

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      Coss-drilled brake rotors

      • Engine performance is important, but stopping power is critical. For this reason, larger cross-drilled brake rotors, 13.4-inch front and 12.8-inch rear, are available on the Corvette Coupe and Convertible. Cross drilling dissipates heat more quickly. Also included with Magnetic Selective Ride Control.

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      Dark Gray Metallic Calipers

      • On Coupe and Convertible, this feature requires available large, cross-drilled brake rotors or Magnetic Selective Ride Control

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      Red Calipers

      • On Coupe and Convertible, this feature requires available large, cross-drilled brake rotors or Magnetic Selective Ride Control.

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      Silver Calipers

      • On Coupe and Convertible, this feature requires available large, cross-drilled brake rotors or Magnetic Selective Ride Control

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      Yellow Calipers

      • On Coupe and Convertibles, this feature requires available large, cross-drilled brake rotors or Magnetic Selective Ride Control.

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      Dual-Mode Performance Exhaust

      • With the dual-mode performance exhaust option, power output for the Coupe, Convertible and Grand Sport rises from 430 hp to 436 hp and from 424 lb-ft of torque to 428 lb-ft. For performance enthusiasts this system also gives the Corvette a more aggressive exhaust sound character. Similar in design and function to the exhaust system used on the Z06, the dual-mode exhaust uses vacuum-actuated outlet valves to control engine noise during low-load operation; they open for maximum performance during high-load operation.

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    Accessories

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      Underhood Lamp Package

      • Illuminate the engine compartment of your Corvette with this Underhood Lamp Package.

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      Door Handles

      • Dress up your Corvette by replacing the standard black door handles with chrome door handle trim plates.

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      Front End Cover

      • Made out of heavy-duty vinyl, this black Front End Cover helps to protect the nose of your Corvette from stone chips and road debris. For Coupe and Convertible without Front License Plate Provision, Crossed-Flag Logo, Black.

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      Grille

      • This fine-screen mesh, stainless steel Grille Insert dresses up the front of your Corvette, while providing protection from road debris. Mounts behind the existing grille. Mesh coordinates with Side Cove Inserts and Exhaust Plate Screen, sold separately.

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      Mesh Package

      • These woven mesh inserts dress up the side coves of your Coupe or Convertible by providing a finished, upscale look. Mesh coordinates with the Radiator Grille Insert and Rear Exhaust Plate Screen, sold separately.

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      Rear Bumper Fascia Protector

      • Mounted inside the trunk, this Rear Fascia Protector helps guard against scratches caused by belt buckles and other objects during loading. It is available in Black with the crossed-flags Corvette logo.

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      Splash Guards - Front & Rear Molded

      • Designed to accent the exterior of your Corvette, these Molded Splash Guards fit directly behind the wheels to help protect against tire splash and mud. Molded Front and Rear Sets - Black.

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      Door Sill Plates

      • This finishing touch dresses up your Corvettes entry area while protecting the paint as you enter and exit the cockpit. Corvette Script Logo, Brushed Aluminum.

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      Floor Mats - Front Premium Carpet

      • These Front Premium Carpet Floor Mats will add a custom appearance to your Corvette while helping to protect the carpet from mud, water, road salt and dirt. For Vehicles with Hook and Grommet Retainers, Crossed-Flag Logo, Ebony.

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      (2) 19 inch Tire

      • This 19-inch tire is designed for your Corvette: Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT 285/35ZR19 90Y VSB (TPC 1216). Use only GM-approved wheel and tire combinations. See www.gmaccessorieszone.com for important tire and wheel information.

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      Decal/Stripe Package - Full Length Racing Stripes

      • Add visual punch to your Corvette with a race-inspired stripe package. Designed to highlight the center section of the car. Available in Black Metallic, Pearl White and Calicove Blue.

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      Decal/Stripe Package - Full Length Racing Stripes 2

      • Add visual punch to your Corvette with a race-inspired stripe package. Designed to highlight the center section of the car. Available in Black Metallic, Pearl White and Calicove Blue.

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      Decal/Stripe Package - Full length Racing Stripes

      • Add visual punch to your Corvette with a race-inspired stripe package. Designed to highlight the center section of the car. Available in Black Metallic, Pearl White and Calicove Blue.

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