2008 Chevrolet Corvette Competition
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Production |
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Engine |
6.2 liter V8 |
Weight |
3179 lbs | ||
Aspiration |
natural |
Torque |
424 @ 4600 lb-ft (stock) | ||
HP |
430 hp @ 5900 rpm (stock) |
HP/Weight |
7.4 hp per liter | ||
HP/Liter |
69.4 hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
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0-62 mph |
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Top Speed |
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(from General Motors Press Release) Corvette Competition: special edition at a special price
Limited-edition model with strong links to motor sport
Limited production, competitive price
Rear spoiler from Z06 and alloy wheels in dark grey
In addition to the
limited-edition Corvette Victory Edition, a second special version
of the all-American sports car will be introduced this spring, the
Corvette Competition. This model, built in limited numbers on the
basis of the C6 Coup, bears strong links to motor sport too, in
which the Corvette has proven highly successful. The Corvette
Competition will be offered at a competitive price.
The new Corvette Competition is launched to celebrate the start of a
new racing season. The 56th edition of the legendary Sebring Twelve
Hours on 15 March was the first race in the American Le Mans Series
championship (ALMS). In Sebring Corvette Racing scored another
double victory in the GT1 category. The special Competition version
of ALMS-champion Corvette bears subtle resemblances to the
successful C6.R race car. The number of available options on the new
car is limited, in order to save as much weight as possible. Another
point in common are the air scoops with honeycomb pattern in the
front grill and in between the double twin exhaust pipes at the
rear. The rear spoiler, borrowed from the Z06 model, not only
contributes to excellent aerodynamic properties but is evidence to
the Corvettes fine motor sport heritage as well. The bold looks of
the Corvette Competition are complemented by 5-spoke alloys (18 inch
at the front, 19 inch at the rear) in the colour Competition Grey.
Another distinguishing feature of this limited-edition Corvette is
its body colour: black.
The Corvette Competition boasts a 6.2 V8 engine and choice of a
6-speed manual gearbox or automatic transmission. Delivery of the
new Corvette model starts in April 2008, and the car can be ordered
from authorized Corvette dealers as of now.