First Impressions of the Chevrolet Corvette for 2009
Several things can be said about the Chevrolet Corvette series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Under the Hood
The restyled Corvette ZR1 is equipped with a 6.2-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 2008 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.
Vehicle Statistics
The Corvette is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
The Chevrolet Corvette lists at an industry-high price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2009 Corvette is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 12-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The Corvette ZR1 received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-hybrid car.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Corvette
The 2009 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Corvette. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the ZR1 version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.