2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Mid-size Coupe
The Corvette has been a longstanding value in the two-person sports car world because it offers the performance of its rivals for a far lower base price. This model came with multiple engine options that ranged from 430 hp to 638 hp, and it provides a good value for those looking for a quick, two-person sports coupe.






The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (2)
Z06
Available packages (9)
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
Air bags frontal and side-impact driver and front passenger Cargo net in rear compartment area Luggage shade Seat adjuster front passenger 6-way power Seats Sport front bucket with perforated leather seating surfacesPREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
Air bags frontal and side-impact Audio system AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback Steering wheel controls mounted audio controls Enhanced Acoustic Package Cargo net in rear compartment area Luggage shade Memory Package Seats heated driver and front passenger Steering column power telescopic with manual tilt Universal Home RemotePREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
Air bags frontal and side-impact driver and front passenger Cargo net in rear compartment area Luggage shade Seat adjuster front passenger 6-way power Seats Sport front bucket with perforated leather seating surfaces Audio system AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback Steering wheel controls mounted audio controls Head-Up Display Memory Package Seats heated driver and front passenger Steering column power telescopic with manual tilt Universal Home RemotePREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
Air bags frontal and side-impact Audio system AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback Steering wheel controls mounted audio controls Enhanced Acoustic Package Cargo net in rear compartment area Luggage shade Memory Package Seats heated driver and front passenger Steering column power telescopic with manual tilt Universal Home Remote Custom Leather Wrapped Interior PackagePREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
Air bags frontal and side-impact driver and front passenger Cargo net in rear compartment area Luggage shade Seat adjuster front passenger 6-way power Seats Sport front bucket with perforated leather seating surfaces Audio system AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback Steering wheel controls mounted audio controls Head-Up Display Memory Package Seats heated driver and front passenger Steering column power telescopic with manual tilt Universal Home Remote Custom Leather Wrapped Interior PackageROOF PACKAGE
1-piece body-color roof panel 1-piece transparent roof panelLIMITED PERSONALIZATION OPTION, GCA EXTERIOR PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: Screen Mesh Package body-color rear license plate frame underhood blanket and lamp kit vehicle cover accessory spoiler and uplevel door handles. (When ordered with Black exterior color includes body-color full-width racing spoiler and chrome door handles. All other exterior colors include body-color C6 spoiler and body-color door handles.LIMITED PERSONALIZATION OPTION, GCA ULTIMATE PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: 15-spoke polished wheels Screen Mesh Package body-color rear license plate frame underhood blanket and lamp kit Exterior Graphics Package accessory spoiler and uplevel door handles. (When ordered with Arctic White or Atomic Orange Metallic exterior color includes body-color C6 spoiler. All other exterior colors include body-color full-width racing spoiler. When ordered with Black exterior color includes chrome door handles. All other exterior colors include body-color door handles.Z51 PERFORMANCE PACKAGE
extra cooling stiffer springs and stabilizer bars specific shock absorbers larger brakes with cross-drilled rotors specific tires and Z51-specific 6-speed manual when ordered with 6-speed manual transmission or performance axle ratio with 6-speed paddle shift automaticAvailable drive chains
Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
8 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (9)
w/1LT
96,170,241,207,62,152,49,47,56,151w/2LT
154w/3LT
170,158,59,157w/4LT
Z06 w/1LZ
Z06 w/2LZ
158,59,157,154Z06 w/3LZ
ZR1 w/1ZR
ZR1 w/3ZR
158,59,157,154Available packages (4)
ROOF PACKAGE
1-piece body-color roof panel 1-piece transparent roof panelLPO, GCA EXTERIOR PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: Screen Mesh Package body-color rear license plate frame underhood blanket and lamp kit vehicle cover accessory spoiler and uplevel door handles (When ordered with Black exterior color includes body-color full-width racing spoiler and chrome door handles. All other exterior colors include body-color C6 spoiler and body-color door handles.LPO, GCA ULTIMATE PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: 15-spoke polished wheels Screen Mesh Package body-color rear license plate frame underhood blanket and lamp kit Exterior Graphics Package accessory spoiler and uplevel door handles (When ordered with Arctic White or Atomic Orange Metallic exterior color includes body-color C6 spoiler. All other exterior colors include body-color full-width racing spoiler. When ordered with Black exterior color includes chrome door handles. All other exterior colors include body-color door handles.Z51 PERFORMANCE PACKAGE
extra cooling stiffer springs and stabilizer bars specific shock absorbers larger brakes with cross-drilled rotors specific tires and Z51-specific 6-speed manual when ordered with 6-speed manual transmission or performance axle ratio with 6-speed paddle shift automaticAvailable drive chains
Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
8 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (13)
w/1LT
96,241,207,62,152,49,47,56,151w/2LT
154w/3LT
170,158,59,157w/4LT
Z16 Grand Sport w/1LT
Z16 Grand Sport w/2LT
154Z16 Grand Sport w/3LT
170,158,59,157Z16 Grand Sport w/4LT
Z06 w/1LZ
Z06 w/2LZ
158,59,157,154Z06 w/3LZ
ZR1 w/1ZR
ZR1 w/3ZR
158,59,157,154Available packages (5)
LPO, GCA ULTIMATE PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: 7-spoke polished wheels Screen Mesh Package body-color rear license plate frame underhood blanket and lamp kit Exterior Graphics Package accessory spoiler and uplevel door handles. Genuine Corvette Accessory (When ordered with Arctic White includes body-color C6 spoiler. All other exterior colors include body-color full-width racing spoiler. When ordered with Black exterior color includes chrome door handles. All other exterior colors include body-color door handles.ROOF PACKAGE
1-piece body-color roof panel 1-piece transparent roof panelLPO, GCA EXTERIOR PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: Screen Mesh Package body-color rear license plate frame underhood blanket and lamp kit vehicle cover accessory spoiler and uplevel door handles. Genuine Corvette Accessory (When ordered with Black exterior color includes body-color full-width racing spoiler and chrome door handles. All other exterior colors include body-color C6 spoiler and body-color door handles.LPO, GCA ULTIMATE PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: 15-spoke polished wheels Screen Mesh Package body-color rear license plate frame underhood blanket and lamp kit Exterior Graphics Package accessory spoiler and uplevel door handles. Genuine Corvette Accessory (When ordered with Arctic White includes body-color C6 spoiler. All other exterior colors include body-color full-width racing spoiler. When ordered with Black exterior color includes chrome door handles. All other exterior colors include body-color door handles.GRAND SPORT HERITAGE PACKAGE
two-tone leather seats Grand Sport logo seat headrest embroidery and dealer-installed fender stripe hash mark design in Light Silver Metallic Pearl White Victory Red or Cyber GrayAvailable drive chains
Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
8 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (13)
w/1LT
96,241,207,62,152,49,47,56,151w/2LT
154w/3LT
170,158,59,157w/4LT
Z16 Grand Sport w/1LT
Z16 Grand Sport w/2LT
154Z16 Grand Sport w/3LT
170,158,59,157Z16 Grand Sport w/4LT
Z06 w/1LZ
Z06 w/2LZ
158,59,157,154Z06 w/3LZ
ZR1 w/1ZR
ZR1 w/3ZR
158,59,157,154Available packages (8)
LPO, GCA ULTIMATE PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: 7-spoke polished wheels Screen Mesh Package body-color rear license plate frame underhood blanket and lamp kit Exterior Graphics Package accessory spoiler and uplevel door handles. Genuine Corvette Accessory (When ordered with Arctic White exterior color includes body-color C6 spoiler. All other exterior colors include body-color full-width racing spoiler. When ordered with Black exterior color includes chrome door handles. All other exterior colors include body-color door handles.ROOF PACKAGE
1-piece body-color roof panel 1-piece transparent roof panelZ06 CARBON FIBER PACKAGE
Black painted carbon fiber roof rockers splitter and body-color ZR1-style spoilerZ06 CARBON SPECIAL EDITION PACKAGE
Z06 Ultimate Performance Package carbon fiber raised hood Black painted carbon fiber rockers and splitter; body-color ZR1-style spoiler suede steering wheel shift knob and boot seat inserts door pull and door armrests; specific seat and steering wheel logo body-color stitching on steering wheel shift knob and seats; Black headlamp Black outside mirrors ZR1 Black aluminum 19" front and 20" rear wheels body-color door handles racing pedals and Euro-style racing number . Also includes body-color stitching on instrument panel and door panels.LPO, GCA EXTERIOR PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: Screen Mesh Package body-color rear license plate frame underhood blanket and lamp kit vehicle cover accessory spoiler and uplevel door handles. Genuine Corvette Accessory (When ordered with Black exterior color includes body-color full-width racing spoiler and chrome door handles. All other exterior colors include body-color C6 spoiler and body-color door handles.LPO, GCA ULTIMATE PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: 15-spoke polished wheels Screen Mesh Package body-color rear license plate frame underhood blanket and lamp kit Exterior Graphics Package accessory spoiler and uplevel door handles. Genuine Corvette Accessory (When ordered with Arctic White includes body-color C6 spoiler. All other exterior colors include body-color full-width racing spoiler. When ordered with Black exterior color includes chrome door handles. All other exterior colors include body-color door handles.Z06 ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE
ceramic brakes with Dark Gray calipers Competition Gray aluminum 19" front and 20" rear wheels Michelin PS2 tires Magnetic Selective Ride Control and enhanced coolingGRAND SPORT HERITAGE PACKAGE
two-tone leather seats Grand Sport logo seat headrest embroidery and dealer-installed fender stripe hash mark design in Light Silver Metallic Pearl White Victory Red or Cyber GrayAvailable drive chains
Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
8 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (13)
w/1LT
96,241,207,62,152,49,47,56,151w/2LT
170,158,157,154w/3LT
59w/4LT
Z16 Grand Sport w/1LT
Z16 Grand Sport w/2LT
170,158,157,154Z16 Grand Sport w/3LT
59Z16 Grand Sport w/4LT
Z06 w/1LZ
Z06 w/2LZ
158,59,157,154Z06 w/3LZ
ZR1 w/1ZR
ZR1 w/3ZR
158,59,157,154Available packages (8)
LPO, GCA ULTIMATE PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: 7-spoke polished wheels Screen Mesh Package body-color rear license plate frame underhood blanket and lamp kit Exterior Graphics Package accessory spoiler and uplevel door handles. Genuine Corvette AccessoryROOF PACKAGE
1-piece body-color roof panel 1-piece transparent roof panelZ06 CARBON FIBER PACKAGE
Black painted carbon fiber roof rockers splitter and body-color ZR1-style spoilerZR1 HIGH PERFORMANCE PACKAGE
Black cup style lightweight 19" front and 20" rear wheels Michelin PS CUP tires and 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission; Black painted full width spoiler replaces standard spoilerLPO, GCA ULTIMATE PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: 15-spoke polished wheels Screen Mesh Package body-color rear license plate frame underhood blanket and lamp kit Exterior Graphics Package accessory spoiler and uplevel door handles. Genuine Corvette Accessory (When ordered with Arctic White exterior color includes body-color C6 spoiler. All other exterior colors include body-color full-width racing spoiler.Z06 ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE
ceramic brakes Black cup style lightweight 19" front and 20" rear wheels Michelin PS CUP tires enhanced cooling and Performance Traction Management; Black painted full width spoiler replaces standard spoilerGRAND SPORT HERITAGE PACKAGE
two-tone leather seats Grand Sport logo seat headrest embroidery and fender stripe hash mark design in Light Silver Metallic Pearl White Victory Red or Cyber GrayCHEVROLET CENTENNIAL SPECIAL EDITION
exterior color Carbon Flash Metallic Chevrolet Centennial Black wheels and Magnetic Selective Ride Control.Available drive chains
Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
8 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend