Archive for April, 2009

Our Test of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Base

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A high point in the coupe market is the Chevrolet Corvette. In 2008 Chevrolet rolled out an upgraded version of the Corvette with three versions: 427 Limited Edition Z06 and Base. Sales for the Corvette, especially the Corvette Base, were brisk during 2008 and 2009. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

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The Chevrolet Corvette Collector’s Edition for 1996: Improving on 1995

The 1996 Corvette is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the convertible market segment. The Collector’s Edition is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Corvette which include Base, Grand Sport, and Collector’s Edition. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

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Not Your Father’s Corvette - The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

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The Chevrolet Corvette is a 2-door car available at your Chevrolet dealer. The Corvette came in two configurations: Base and Z06. The Z06 configuration is powered by the 7.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 27 - 28 highway miles and 17 - 18 city. The Corvette competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Kia.

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Impressions of the Chevrolet Corvette for 2003

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As time has gone by several things can be said about the Chevrolet Corvette series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

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Not Your Father’s Corvette - The 1992 Chevrolet Corvette Base

The restyled Corvette Base is equipped with a General Motors 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is paired with a Hydra-Matic 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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First Impressions of the Chevrolet Corvette for 1997

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The restyled Corvette Base is equipped with a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1996 version.

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