Insight Into the Chevrolet Corvette for 2008
When you think of the “Chevrolet Corvette” what will usually come to mind for Chevrolet enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Corvette has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2008 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Corvette falls into the convertible for the family category.
Standard equipment in the Corvette for 2007 and 2008 includes the 6.2 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Corvette.
The fuel system for the 2008 Corvette is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Corvette comes equipped with 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.
The dimensions of the Corvette Base are 75.90 inches wide by 175.60 inches long. It sits 49.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 105.70 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $71,275 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $63,791. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
The 2008 Corvette gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a convertible car.
The vehicle is available in Atomic Orange Metallic, Black, Jetstream Blue Metallic, Machine Silver Metallic, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat, and Victory Red.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (100,000 miles/60 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Corvette. This is average compared to the rest of the car market.
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 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.