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| 60 years Corvette in 2013, Chevrolet celebrates the occasion already with the special model Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition. (Chevrolet) |
Chevrolet celebrates in 2013 its 60th Anniversary with a special model of the Corvette. It goes by the impressive name "Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition" - and lives up to the melodious name.
In the last production year of the C6 generation and in view of the forthcoming 60th Anniversary of the Corvette, Chevrolet paired with plenty of power with very little roof: The heart of the convertibles is the 7.0-liter LS7 V8 engine from the Corvette Z06: 377 kW/512 hp and 637 Newton meters at 4,800 rev / min are the frame data. It was developed alongside the GT1 version, which among other import the class win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Dry sump lubrication, forged crankshaft, lightweight connecting and inlet valves made of titanium, also from racing-inspired high-performance cylinder heads and a lightweight four-into-one exhaust manifold per cylinder bank speak for themselves. In order to hear at the right time is what works there, but the machine is not constantly yells, which opens for high gas flow optimized exhaust system near the engine in catalysts and a muffler system with vacuum-actuated valves. These reduce the exhaust noise at low engine load and open fully at full load.
None was more
The V8 is the most powerful engine ever came in a standard Corvette Convertible for use and is - driving enthusiasts will be pleased - only in combination with a manual six-speed manual transmission available. The sprint to 100 km / h is completed in just 4.2 seconds. The transversal acceleration around bends can increase up to 1.04 g, the maximum speed is 307 km / h For the delay back to zero miles per hour provides a four-disc high performance brake system with ventilated and cross-drilled discs - front with the 355, the rear with 430 mm diameter. On the road, the Vette has an electronically controlled "Magnetic Selective Ride Control" suspension. It features shock absorbers with a "magneto-rheological" hydraulic fluid, the characteristic adapts via magnetic field control the prevailing road conditions.
Striking looks and lightweight
The visual appearance of the Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition is striking: in the wheel arches Z06 design, an enhanced bonnet made of carbon fiber material and the wide rear spoiler of the ZR1 model variant are the most striking details. A carbon fiber front splitter is optional or part of the equipment package, "60th Anniversary".
Other features are bi-xenon high-performance headlights, contrasting headlamp housing and optional aluminum Cupräder (19 x 10-inch front / 20 x 12 inches at the rear) or chromium-alloy wheels with ZR1-20-spoke design - Standard are the aluminum Cupräder. To small details that always associated with the number are "60", the anniversary year runs through the car as an ideal line: For example, in the middle of the aluminum Cupräder, the logo on the grille, on the steering wheel and on the headrests.
High-quality interior
The interior design of the special edition model is inspired by the historic Corvette "dual cockpit" design. Prominent sports seats, black leather interior with red stitching, microfiber inserts, a head-up display including a "Track Mode" function called racetrack with lateral acceleration display add a sporty touch. Setting the tone in the interior creates a Bose premium sound system with nine speakers.
Comprehensive Lightweight
The curb weight of the vehicle was reduced thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber parts and other lightweight components for a total of 1531 kg. Overweight watchwords here: a hydroforming produced steel frame, combined with a composite material for composite parts of the floor assembly, the central tunnel and the transaxle unit and a cockpit structure of aluminum. The performance weight of the Corvette is therefore 2.99 kg / hp - just under three kilograms per hp - little enough to learn a lot of joy. The convertible is expected to be available in spring 2013 for 100,750 euros at the dealership. While that is a lot of money for a car - for the performance offered and compared with European sports cars of this class but rather a bargain.
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