Car and driver 2007 corvette z51

Is a loaded z51 the most pointless corvette you can buy. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Jan 05, 2006 the z06 corvette accelerates faster, grips better and stops shorter than european sports cars that cost twice as much. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. The 2017 chevrolet corvette finishes high in our luxury sports car rankings. Chevrolet corvette is easy to live with, easy to drive and more fun than a sony playstation. What followed is a long thread confirming and defending the z51s existence. Corvette value for performance as inspired by car and driver. The z51 stingray we weighed at milford crossed the scales at 3444 pounds, about 100 heavier. The indy pace car convertible the ron fellows z06 inspired by the successful corvette driver in the le mans series. The corvette could be a reasonably comfortable daily driver in most. New options in 2007 included twotone seats for coupes and convertibles, and a nonrecommended colors override. Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet corvette comments on.

Although most newgeneration corvettes have been a dramatic departure from the previous version, the c6 corvette is not a cleansheet design. Supporters say that the z51 is easier to get tires for, its narrow body looks nicer, and its a better daily driver. Used 2007 chevrolet corvette interior despite its raceinspired capability, the z06 is designed to be a comfortable daily driver. Twotone modified seats perforated leather seating surface with crossed flag embroidery and contrasting stiching. Sep 20, 2012 technical editor michael austin pits chevrolets best corvettes, the zr1 and z06, against one another in the latest episode of car and driver. Take any sports car within 20 grand of the corvette s sticker, and the. It offers loads of v8 power and agile handling, making it a blast to drive. Id like to see a track test btwn the c6 z51 manual and automatic with 2. Apparently the people at chevrolet believed that theres not too much you can do to improve on the corvette. The corvette, in general, is a wonderful daily driver. Like other 2007 corvettes, it has a smalldiameter steering wheel. With the release of the longawaited c7 corvette, does the c6 still have what it takes to be a capable sports car. Production variants include the z06, zr1, grand sport, and 427 convertible. Three suspension choices allow drivers to choose the setup that best suits their.

This button is used to program and recall the desired drivers seat exit position. Heres whats in the corvette c8s z51 performance package. I think the times would be dam close and it would be worth a read. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. They did make some changes to the brakes to allow the 2007 corvette to have better stopping. Need mpg information on the 2007 chevrolet corvette. The good news is that the corvette s firstever 8speed dualclutch automatic moves the car off the line smoothly, and shifts are executed with less of a delay than with the old 8speed automatic. Ecklers corvette is your onestop shop for 2007 corvette parts. After trying 4 different days and 8 different emails i gave up trying. Mar 03, 2017 the 2007 z06 corvette included an optional, twotone interior as a nocost option. Car and driver television picks up where motorweek leaves off, telling us the good news about the baddest c5 there ever was. Of course, were always fiddling with a test car s driver accessible software settings during testing and tire pressures during lapping.

Get detailed information on the 2007 chevrolet corvette including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. The ultrahighperformance z06 model pushes the envelope for offtheshelf production cars to limits hardcore enthusiast drivers wouldnt have imagined a. This button is used to program and recall the desired driver s seat exit position. Car and driver gt3rs vs z51 hurry up z06 thread starter gilles27. The car averaged 32 mpg for the 3614 mile trip, including both highway and city driving. I thought it was on a dealer lot but it was actually at an auction lot and special. Driver mode selector allows drivers to tailor virtually every aspect of their corvette based on road conditions and their driving preferences. To program an exit position, use the following steps. First drive of 2020 corvette stingray convertible z51 jay lenos garage. Car and driver pumps the brakes on claims that the 2020. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. As the fastest, most technologically advanced production model in corvettes 54year history, t he 2007 corvette z06 offers an unprecedented level of capability and. We have 3 chevrolet corvette z51 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 168 1owner cars, and 325 personal use cars.

Monterey red exterior with ebony leather interior and a black cloth soft top. Car and driver pumps the brakes on claims that the 2020 corvette. C7 stories, dozens of archived tests, comparos, and more. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. The chevrolet corvette c6 is the sixth generation of the corvette sports car that was produced by chevrolet division of general motors for the 2005 to 20 model years.

Because both cars had the same unchangedfor2008 z51 suspension package that includes larger brakes, shorter gear ratios, and a stiffer. Oct 22, 2008 2009 chevrolet corvette z51 z06 zr1 car and driver car and driver. Chevrolet 060 times chevrolet camaro, corvette, impala. Recall the desired driving position by pressing button 1 or 2. Either way the six speed manual z51 gearing is the reason to get over standard car. With the turn of a dial, five distinct driver modes zr1 has three electronically calibrate up to 12 variables, optimizing everything from steering to throttle control for peak performance in every. Tractor trailer salvage yard found hiding a mega muscle car stash. Would ask a question via email and get no response. The 2007 chevrolet corvette provides excellent performance, great handling, and the prestige of one of americas iconic cars. The headrest now featured a solid z06 logo instead of an outlined logo as it had in 2006.

Used chevrolet corvette z51 for sale with photos carfax. There were 57 corvettes built and shipped to the indianapolis motor speedway arrived march 15th to be used as track and festival committee vehicles which were in use thru may 31st. The dam on the chevrolet corvette c8 embargo broke in a big, big way yesterday, with motor trend shoving their story in their remaining readers inboxes around 5. Used chevrolet corvette in colorado springs, co for sale. Find the best chevrolet corvette z51 for sale near you. Testing the c8 corvette as seen from the driver s seat w video jump in the car with motortrend s testers as they figureeight test the new corvette. Find out racer max angellelis thoughts on the 2007 chevrolet corvette z06 in this road test video of the americas best handling car competition by the automotive experts at motor trend. After 15 minutes in the new car, we were impressed by the difference. The seat will move to the programmed memory position.

Earlier this week we posted a video that was making the rounds on youtube that featured a 2020 corvette z51 keeping up with a 991. Edmunds has 1,119 used chevrolet corvettes for sale near you, including a 2001 corvette base convertible and a 2018 corvette. Kansas city area 2014 corvette m7 z51 3lt stingray for sale. The corvette c8s z51 performance package has been designed specifically to enable the new midengine sports car to run continuous racetrack laps without overheating or. Certified 2007 corvette z51 3lt convertible with a six speed manual transmission and only 4,000 original miles. What followed is a long thread confirming and defending the z51 s existence.

The z06 corvettes seat options remained the same as the 2006 model, with color choices that were available to consumers that included ebony, ebony with red, or. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of corvette coupe z51 performance package in 2007, the model with 3door hatchback coupe targa roof body and v8 5967 cm3 363. In fairness, they made major upgrades a couple years earlier. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The 2015 chevrolet corvette stingray z51 by all accounts should be a car that you can happily drive to work monday through friday and on a racetrack on. Following a video that showed a 2020 corvette z51 keeping up with a porsche gt3 rs, car and driver pumps the brakes with the performance. The 2006 chevrolet corvette is available as a coupe or convertible. Evo magazine in the uk, for those that not familiar with it, is second only to top gear. If this looks like a c5 12, one drive will make you c6. The 2007 corvette was a sixth generation c6 corvette, spanning years 200520. Its the uk equivalent of car and driver, road and track, the big name magazines and websites. The 2007 corvettes new features refine a groundbreaking sports car that was. The return trip to eastern washington stopped first at the national corvette museum, and a few days later found us at the covettes on the rockies event near denver. The z51 package makes the corvette even more fun on a race track.

The zr1 is the fastest and most expensive production corvette ever. View the most accurate chevrolet 060 times and 14 mile times for all chevrolet models from the most popular car magazine sources. The 400 hp ls2 version was present at the 2007 event where it ran a 3. The z51 performance package brings coupe and convertible. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. The 2007 chevrolet corvette is the best sports car deal on the planet with its worldclass performance, sexy styling and daily driver practicality.

Corvette stingray runs car and drivers lightning lap but. Nov 9, 2019 389 412 awards 5 petawawa 0 vettecoins 8,884 car c8 z51 orange province state. It is the first corvette with exposed headlamps since the 1962 model. Car and driver says the corvette c8 z51 is faster than the.