Our Review of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Base
In 2009 Chevrolet released the Corvette Base to the car-buying market. The Corvette came in three configurations: Base, Z06, and ZR1. The Base configuration is powered by the 6.2-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The Corvette competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.
Performance
The Corvette Base is equipped with a General Motors 6.2 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
For the 2009 Corvette, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 12 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Corvette has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.
Corvette Base Statistics
The dimensions of the Corvette Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-average price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
The standard warranty period for the Corvette is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2009 Corvette gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In Summary
The 2008 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Corvette. The 2009 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 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.