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View detailed specs, features and options for the 2012 chevrolet corvette 2dr cpe z16 grand sport w3lt at u. He basically grew up on laguna seca and is a much better driver than i. While the 2012 grand sport corvette may not be as refined as some of its competitors in the super car club, if you are looking for brute hairraising power, dollar for dollar nothing comes close to a vette. Grand sport coupe 1yg07 grand sport convertible 1yg67 z16 1lt z16 2lt z16 3lt z16 4lt z16 1lt z16 2lt z16 3lt z16 4lt aj7 air bags, frontal and sideimpact, driver and front passenger with passenger sensing system 1 always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your childs age and size, even with air bags. For 2012, all corvette trims receive upgrades, big and small. Grand sport, z06, zr1 new for 2012 the corvette s interior has been updated for 2012 and features new seats with greater lateral support.

The corvette provides abundant torque and power on demand. Evans couldnt keep up with the car i was driving to. Both a comfortable cruiser and an exciting sports car, it has a roomy interior and the optional. The problem with the 2010 chevrolet corvette grand sport is, its not really a limitededition car no special vin is assigned, it doesnt perform. Anniversary editions come in black, silver, or red, with matteblack stripes and stickers. Queen now usually travels in an armoured bentley, the rollsroyce phantom iv is still used sometimes by the royal family for special occasions,bugattis were well known for the beauty of their exclusive sport cars designs. See more ideas about 1920s car, cars and vintage cars. Since the introduction of the corvette in 1953, and especially since zora arkus duntov breathed life into the earliest corvette race cars, the corvette production models including the grand sport, the z06, and mostespecially the zr1 have always shared a special connection to their racetrack counterparts. Find out why the 2012 chevrolet corvette is rated 8. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety.

The museum delivery is worth every penny and the vip tour of the plant was great. Oct 15, 2018 the 2017 chevrolet corvette grand sport completes 40,000 mostly troublefree miles. Well, perhaps the word raced is a bit of macho hyperbole, because when i. Motor trend the 2012 chevrolet corvette is a genuine driver s car. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Mar 03, 2017 2012 c6 corvette 2012 corvette overview the 2012 c6. Born beauties are a thrill to drive and always stand out in any crowded car meet or parking lot. Got to sit in the grand turismo a very nice carmaserati, the nice luxury car. See more ideas about porsche boxster, porsche and boxster s.

Check out the latest chevrolet corvette features and specs at car and driver, including safety and warranty information. The 2012 chevrolet corvette is available in hatchback coupe and convertible roadster body styles. The base corvette and grand sport gs are available in both body styles, and each is broken into. Grand sport, z06, zr1 new for 2012 the corvettes interior has been updated for 2012 and features new seats with greater lateral support, a new steering wheel and a. Jul 30, 2012 s kevin gordon recently had the chance to borrow a 2012 corvette grand sport for a few hours and gave his impressions of the aging american supercar from the road. Autopark dallas is thrilled to offer you this 2012 chevrolet corvette z16 grand sport for sale.

Available in coupe and convertible body styles, the corvette range is composed of four models. Chevrolet has once again raised the bar in performance and style with the new 2012 c6 corvette centennial edition. Driver mode selector allows drivers to tailor virtually every aspect of their corvette based on road conditions and their driving preferences. The 2012 corvette was a sixth generation c6 corvette, spanning years 200520. Search from 92 chevrolet corvettes for sale, including a used 2012 chevrolet corvette grand sport convertible, a used 2012 chevrolet corvette grand sport convertible w 3lt, and a used 2012 chevrolet corvette grand sport coupe. We have 33 2012 chevrolet corvette grand sport vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 7 1owner cars, and 36 personal use cars. Free shipping on all 2012 corvette parts and accessories. Review standard and optional interior, exterior, mechanical comfort, entertainment equipment and their warranties for a 2012 corvette grand sport 2dr coupe. Chevrolet corvette features and specs car and driver. Feb 28, 2012 2012 chevrolet corvette grand sport convertible a car whose ride is hardly compromised on the highway, but with snubbeddown suspension and extra grip for more composed track manners. Search over 6,700 listings to find the best local deals. Find the best used 2012 chevrolet corvette grand sport near you.

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. A 2012 corvette zr1 equipped with new michelin pilot sport cup zero pressure tires has tackled the zr1s nurburgring time set in 2008, shaving off more than six seconds. On wednesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car s exhaust note. In 1996, corvette grand sport returned to the lineup with a limited run of 1,000 as a way to mark the end of the fourthgeneration corvette production. Cars rolls royce,bentley,bugatti,lamborghini,porsche. Used 2012 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos u. The corvette continues to give drivers the best bang for the buck thanks to its supercar. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2012 chevrolet corvette. We walk through the delicate stepbystep at grattan raceway.

Jul 2, 2012 the phantom iv is the most exclusive rollsroyce model ever built. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The corvette rides and drives surprisingly nicely for a sports car with this level of performance. While the base corvette and corvette grand sport trims receive some minor interior upgrades, the big news for the 2012 chevrolet corvette is found on the corvette z06 and corvette zr1 models. Got to sit in the grand turismo a very nice car hungry black maserati granturismo s. Magnetic ride control dampers are the only gofast addition included in the centennial package. The grand sports powertrain is exactly the same as the base cars, but. This iteration was equipped with the highperformance lt4 v8 in addition to the zr1 chassis and featured the iconic paint scheme of admiral blue with a white stripe and red hash marks. The grand sport adds a wider track and performance suspension cribbed from the z06.

The base coupe and grand sport convertible sold 24% and 19%, respectively. There is not a soul that does not know the corvette, with its signature look and being a lowprofile sport car. If you are going to buy a new corvette, do a museum delivery you will never regret it. The grand sport, coupe, and convertible are all available with either a. Dec 30, 2018 2012 chevrolet corvette coupe z16 grand sport w3lt horsepower. The 2012 chevrolet corvette is available in two body styles, coupe or convertible, with either a manual or automatic transmission. Two secondsthats the most important figure to know when youre considering the credentials of the new, 2010 corvette grand sport.

Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2012 chevrolet corvette coupe 2d gs 3lt. I order a 2012 grand sport corvette and did a museum delivery. While the base corvette and corvette grand sport trims receive some minor interior upgrades, the big. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Used 2012 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus. As race car driver randy pobst said when he saw the crop of contenders we assembled for this years best driver s car, this is really the stuff of car guy dreams. The chevrolet corvette grand sport occupies the slim real estate between the 455hp stingray and the supercharged, 650hp z06, combining elements of the two. The worst complaints are ac heater, seat belts air bags, and wheels hubs problems. Oct 20, 2009 we walk through the delicate stepbystep at grattan raceway.

This is by far the most expensive street legal car. Walton beach, fl on thu sep 22 2016 although ive only had the car for 3 weeks, i have put almost 600 miles on it. Speaking of refinement, 2012 corvettes sport new and much improved seats that some believe, including the test drivers at car and driver, are long over due. So the company bought las vegas strip advertisement space and pushed high rollers to come drive a 2012 corvette grand sport early release test car. One of us was in a 2012 chevrolet corvette grand sport coupe. Almost everyone who commented guessed that this weeks sound came from a chevrolet. The base model is not as powerful as the z06 or zr1, but has more than enough power and capability for real world street use. The grand sport is the corvette for drivers chevy has taken the best parts of the z06 and stingray to make the best vette you can buy. Used 2012 chevrolet corvette for sale near you edmunds. This new corvette features upgraded seats, optional michelin pilot sport cup zero pressure tires. It is relatively easy to drive at a moderate pace, similar to any other upscale. The 2012 chevrolet corvette is a genuine drivers car. Detailed features and specs for the used 2012 chevrolet corvette gs including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more.

From fast to insanely fast, yet still practical and affordable, the 2012 chevrolet corvette is a great balance and a strong value. The z06 and zr1 models are available only as fixedroof coupes. The only drawback the grand sport has as a daily driver is one shared by every corvette in this testa very low front air dam that scrapes noisily on every driveway, rain dip and gas station ramp. The 20 chevrolet corvette is the last available car from the c6 model run.

Edmunds from the jerky, tiredfeeling manual tranny to the rough ride quality to the overly light steering, our logbooks filled up with dings against the red chevy. With few preorders in 2011, chevy found itself also underwhelmed with the 2012 corvette grand sport and its fellows. Corvettes for sale by owner 2012 grand sport corvettes. The grand sport coupe was the most popular seller in 2012, and accounted for 43% of 2012 corvette production.