The Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 for 2008: Improving on 2007
There have been several award-winning cars from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Corvette of 2008. There are three trim levels to the Corvette, including 427 Limited Edition Z06 and Base. The 427 Limited Edition Z06 version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 7.0 liter has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers nationwide.
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 Specs
The restyled Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 is equipped with a 7.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.
The Corvette uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses leaf and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2008 Corvette is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.00 gallons.
Statistics
105.70 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 49.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 are 175.60 inches long by 75.90 inches wide.
The standard warranty period for the Corvette is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Pricing is a vital consideration when shopping for a car. The Chevrolet Corvette lists at $71,275 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $63,791. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door coupe.
MPG Ratings
The 2008 Corvette gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.
In 2008 the Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 was availble in the exterior colors of Atomic Orange Metallic, Black, Jetstream Blue Metallic, Machine Silver Metallic, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat, and Victory Red. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Corvette
The 2007 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Corvette. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.