2008 Chevrolet Corvette Inttroduction
The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car manufactured in six generations by General Motors (GM) since 1953. At the time of its introduction it was America's only two-seater, and for decades was unchallenged as the premium domestic sports car of its day.
The first Corvette was designed by Harley Earl and named by Myron Scott after the fast ship of the same name. Originally built in Flint, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri, it is currently built at a General Motors assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The National Corvette Museum and annual National Corvette Homecoming, also located in Bowling Green, celebrate the car's history.
There have been six generations of the Corvette produced so far, sometimes referred to as C1 through C6, and various versions with differing features within each generation; the current C6 generation includes the ZR1, which has the most powerful engine used in a production Corvette to date. Over the years, versions of the car have won awards from magazines such as Motor Trend and Car and Driver and from organizations like the Society of Automotive Engineers, and have been used from time to time as pace cars for the long-running Indianapolis 500 race since 1978.
While sold under the Chevrolet marque in the United States and other locations in the world, it is sold under its own Corvette marque in Europe and Japan. The car is built in coupé and convertible versions; the possibility of a sedan version has also been considered by GM executives.
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The first Corvette was designed by Harley Earl and named by Myron Scott after the fast ship of the same name. Originally built in Flint, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri, it is currently built at a General Motors assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The National Corvette Museum and annual National Corvette Homecoming, also located in Bowling Green, celebrate the car's history.
There have been six generations of the Corvette produced so far, sometimes referred to as C1 through C6, and various versions with differing features within each generation; the current C6 generation includes the ZR1, which has the most powerful engine used in a production Corvette to date. Over the years, versions of the car have won awards from magazines such as Motor Trend and Car and Driver and from organizations like the Society of Automotive Engineers, and have been used from time to time as pace cars for the long-running Indianapolis 500 race since 1978.
While sold under the Chevrolet marque in the United States and other locations in the world, it is sold under its own Corvette marque in Europe and Japan. The car is built in coupé and convertible versions; the possibility of a sedan version has also been considered by GM executives.
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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications
Dimensions
Exterior
Length: 174.6 in. / Width: 72.6 in.
Height: 49 in. / Wheel Base: 105.7 in.
Curb Weight: 3217 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 37.9 in. / Front Hip Room: 53.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 55.2 in. / Front Leg Room: 43.1 in.
Luggage Capacity: 22.4 cu. ft. / Maximum Cargo Capacity: 22 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 2
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8 / Base Engine Size: 6.2 liters
Base Engine Type: V8 / Horsepower: 430 hp
Max Horsepower: 5900 rpm / Torque: 424 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4600 rpm / Drive Type: RWD
Turning Circle: 39 ft.
Fuel Data
Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway/Combined)
Manual: 16 mpg / 26 mpg / 19 mpg
Range in Miles:
Manual: 288 mi. / 468 mi. / 342 mi.
Exterior
Length: 174.6 in. / Width: 72.6 in.
Height: 49 in. / Wheel Base: 105.7 in.
Curb Weight: 3217 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 37.9 in. / Front Hip Room: 53.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 55.2 in. / Front Leg Room: 43.1 in.
Luggage Capacity: 22.4 cu. ft. / Maximum Cargo Capacity: 22 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 2
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8 / Base Engine Size: 6.2 liters
Base Engine Type: V8 / Horsepower: 430 hp
Max Horsepower: 5900 rpm / Torque: 424 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4600 rpm / Drive Type: RWD
Turning Circle: 39 ft.
Fuel Data
Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway/Combined)
Manual: 16 mpg / 26 mpg / 19 mpg
Range in Miles:
Manual: 288 mi. / 468 mi. / 342 mi.
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Question: Where can I get a 2008 Corvette brochure?
Where can I get a 2008 Corvette dealer brochure? The dealers in my area don't have them and I really don't want to pay $20 for one from the scalpers on eBay. Anyone know where to get one?
Answer: check the chevrolet company website, they might be able to mail you one. Hope this helps.
Question: What are the current insurance quotes on a new 2008 corvette?
I just need to know a figure. I am very interested in the purchse, but I don't want to pay a lot in insurance. Anyone who has one and knows their cost, or anyone who knows what the cost most likely would be, I appreciate your answer. Thanks.
Answer: Call your insurance agent. From past experience on my own vette, the rates were no more than the Ranger I owned also. I believe the rates on a vette are not that bad because usually the owners are not the irresponsable types, and when there might be an accident the bodily damaged is minimized due to the way the vehicle is built with the fiberglass body.
Question: Anyone know anything about the 2008 Corvette Z-6 hard top?
a high performance Corvette. how does it ride on the no pressure tires? have you had any bad experiences with the car? What should I pay for this car if I were to purchase one?
Answer: The ride is hard but the handling is great. Price would be based on options.
Question: Where can i find a 2008 Chevy Corvette toy car?
It has to be an 08, the coupe LS3 C6? Im trying to get the modle car for my husband and i cant find it!!
Answer: Wow I have a huge Corvette Die cast collection. I just went on line and googled the LS3 and there are none out there.
IF I where you I would contact a local dealer and ask them if they can order you one.
I just did some research on the www.chevymall.com
they didn't have any on there so be careful if you do find one it may not be to a actual model.
Question: Who owns a 2008 LT3 Corvette, do you like it. How doe's it ride and handle, would you get 1 again?
Answer: First of all, you can get an LT3 Corvette for between $50k - $55k. As far as the aesthetics of the car, it is completely preference. I dont think you would be asking if you didnt like the way it looks.. As far as performace, dollar for dollar, probably one of the best sports cars out there.. Look at its main competition. Porsche 911 - $72k - $105k... 355Hp , 295 lb-ft torque vs the vettes 430/424. The prosche's rear mounted engine puts almost all 2/3 the weight in the back, the vette is nearly 50/50. We got heads up display, not available in the 911. 22.4 cubic ft. opf cargo area in the vette vs. 7.24 in the 911. Gas mileage on the vette is 16/26 vs 15/25 on the 911. Better 0-60 times, higher top speed on the vette (4.1 sec. vs. 4.6, 190 vs. 182mph) Vette has a 5/100 powertrain warranty vs 4/50k on the 911. Much less maintenance on the vette (first major tune up 100k miles).. It is a HANDS DOWN win for the vette...
Question: Is there any difference between the 2005 & 2008 corvette body style in the rear?
Answer: hey man between the 2005 and 2008 the only diferrence is the hp in 2005 it have 400 hp and the 2008 have 430 hp thats trhe only big diferrence the body is exactly teh same
Question: Top speed for a 2008 corvette coupe with 435 hp engine?
Give me stats on performance of 2008 corvette coupe with 435 hp
Answer: You guys think 165 is all that they will run?
05 model
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-tech-performance/1944990-05-top-speed.html
various
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z06-discussion/205543-what-is-top-speed-2002-z06-thanks.html
unsure, but visual proof
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z06-discussion/1904646-top-speed-pics.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z06-discussion/1954273-z-top-speed-run-video.html
Question: How fast can a 2008 Corvette go?
Answer: They are rated by GM at 191 mph with no head wind. However, I am sure they will go over 200 mph. GM has to advertise that are under 200 mph speeds or the insurance institutes will increase their insurance rates on these things by over 50% if they hit over 200 mph !!
Question: Corvette 2008 colors where can I find pictures of the two new colors?
Answer: Crystal Red replaces Monterey Red
Jetstream Blue replaces LeMans Blue
Click the link below and dig around in the photo gallery for a while theres a couple of paint chips for he new colors. The blue looks similar to the mid-late '60's era Marina Blue, actually not too bad.
Question: 2008 corvette; has anyone bought one of these and found that they dont idle very good with the number 8?
cylinder misfiring from winter chevoret?
Answer: take it back, its under warranty
Where can I get a 2008 Corvette dealer brochure? The dealers in my area don't have them and I really don't want to pay $20 for one from the scalpers on eBay. Anyone know where to get one?
Answer: check the chevrolet company website, they might be able to mail you one. Hope this helps.
Question: What are the current insurance quotes on a new 2008 corvette?
I just need to know a figure. I am very interested in the purchse, but I don't want to pay a lot in insurance. Anyone who has one and knows their cost, or anyone who knows what the cost most likely would be, I appreciate your answer. Thanks.
Answer: Call your insurance agent. From past experience on my own vette, the rates were no more than the Ranger I owned also. I believe the rates on a vette are not that bad because usually the owners are not the irresponsable types, and when there might be an accident the bodily damaged is minimized due to the way the vehicle is built with the fiberglass body.
Question: Anyone know anything about the 2008 Corvette Z-6 hard top?
a high performance Corvette. how does it ride on the no pressure tires? have you had any bad experiences with the car? What should I pay for this car if I were to purchase one?
Answer: The ride is hard but the handling is great. Price would be based on options.
Question: Where can i find a 2008 Chevy Corvette toy car?
It has to be an 08, the coupe LS3 C6? Im trying to get the modle car for my husband and i cant find it!!
Answer: Wow I have a huge Corvette Die cast collection. I just went on line and googled the LS3 and there are none out there.
IF I where you I would contact a local dealer and ask them if they can order you one.
I just did some research on the www.chevymall.com
they didn't have any on there so be careful if you do find one it may not be to a actual model.
Question: Who owns a 2008 LT3 Corvette, do you like it. How doe's it ride and handle, would you get 1 again?
Answer: First of all, you can get an LT3 Corvette for between $50k - $55k. As far as the aesthetics of the car, it is completely preference. I dont think you would be asking if you didnt like the way it looks.. As far as performace, dollar for dollar, probably one of the best sports cars out there.. Look at its main competition. Porsche 911 - $72k - $105k... 355Hp , 295 lb-ft torque vs the vettes 430/424. The prosche's rear mounted engine puts almost all 2/3 the weight in the back, the vette is nearly 50/50. We got heads up display, not available in the 911. 22.4 cubic ft. opf cargo area in the vette vs. 7.24 in the 911. Gas mileage on the vette is 16/26 vs 15/25 on the 911. Better 0-60 times, higher top speed on the vette (4.1 sec. vs. 4.6, 190 vs. 182mph) Vette has a 5/100 powertrain warranty vs 4/50k on the 911. Much less maintenance on the vette (first major tune up 100k miles).. It is a HANDS DOWN win for the vette...
Question: Is there any difference between the 2005 & 2008 corvette body style in the rear?
Answer: hey man between the 2005 and 2008 the only diferrence is the hp in 2005 it have 400 hp and the 2008 have 430 hp thats trhe only big diferrence the body is exactly teh same
Question: Top speed for a 2008 corvette coupe with 435 hp engine?
Give me stats on performance of 2008 corvette coupe with 435 hp
Answer: You guys think 165 is all that they will run?
05 model
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-tech-performance/1944990-05-top-speed.html
various
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z06-discussion/205543-what-is-top-speed-2002-z06-thanks.html
unsure, but visual proof
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z06-discussion/1904646-top-speed-pics.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z06-discussion/1954273-z-top-speed-run-video.html
Question: How fast can a 2008 Corvette go?
Answer: They are rated by GM at 191 mph with no head wind. However, I am sure they will go over 200 mph. GM has to advertise that are under 200 mph speeds or the insurance institutes will increase their insurance rates on these things by over 50% if they hit over 200 mph !!
Question: Corvette 2008 colors where can I find pictures of the two new colors?
Answer: Crystal Red replaces Monterey Red
Jetstream Blue replaces LeMans Blue
Click the link below and dig around in the photo gallery for a while theres a couple of paint chips for he new colors. The blue looks similar to the mid-late '60's era Marina Blue, actually not too bad.
Question: 2008 corvette; has anyone bought one of these and found that they dont idle very good with the number 8?
cylinder misfiring from winter chevoret?
Answer: take it back, its under warranty
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