Chevrolet Corvette 2012 Reference Manual

OVERVIEW
Chevrolet Corvette continues to provide
enthusiasts racing technologies in a production
car. The 2012 Centennial Special Edition
commemorates Chevrolet's 100th Anniversary.
Corvette is offered in Coupe and Convertible,
Grand Sport Coupe and Convertible, Z06 and ZR1.
WHAT'S NEW
• (ZLC) Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition.
• New packages: Reconfigured 2LT with Technology features;
High Performance for ZR1.
• Several new wheels packages for the Centennial Package, Z06
and ZR1.
• Michelin PS Cup tires available with Z06 and ZR1.
• Magnetic Selective Ride Control available on Z06.
• Z07 now includes Performance Traction Management, Michelin
PS Cup tires, Black cup lightweight aluminum wheels, Magnetic
Selective Ride Control and Brembo brakes.
• New available features: Blue convertible top; Carbon fiber hood
for Z06; Dark Gray Metallic, Red, Silver and Yellow colored brake
calipers (Black on J55).
• Customer selectable VIN ending (restrictions apply).
• New RPO codes for transmissions; single RPO code for front and
rear tires.
• Navigation audio and USB port included on 2LT, 3LT, 4LT, 2LZ
and 3LZ.
• New seat and new steering wheel designs.
• Suede seat inserts included on 4LT, 3LZ and 3ZR.
• Bose audio upgrade has nine speakers and new subwoofers.
• 6-disc, in-dash CD changer discontinued.
• Exterior colors: New Carlisle Blue Metallic and Carbon
Flash Metallic (ZLC only). Black and Jetstream Blue Metallic
Tintcoat discontinued.
2012 Chevrolet SaleS ConSultant referenCe Guide
2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
TOP TEN FEATURES
1. Six different Corvette models – Are tailored to customers'
2. Chevrolet Centennial Edition – Commemorating Chevrolet's
3. Z06 and ZR1 Performance Packages with Michelin PS Cup
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4. New 2LT Package – Includes Bluetooth for Phone, Head-Up
5. Personalization – With 10 exterior colors and four
6. Unique Corvette experiences – Include the Engine Build
7. Magnetic Ride Control on all models – This responsive
8. Excellent fuel economy with exhilarating performance –
9. Removable roof panel on Coupe/power top on Convertible –
10. Interior upgrades for 2012 – New seat and steering wheel
desires. World-class performance is offered in the 430 hp
6.2L LS3 V8-equipped Convertible and Coupe and Grand
Sport Convertible and Coupe, the 505 hp 7.0L LS7-equipped
Z06, and the stunning 638 hp 6.2L LS9 supercharged ZR1.
100th Anniversary and available on 3LT, 4LT, 3LZ and 3ZR
models in Carbon Flash Metallic exterior color with Black
wheels specific to models; Satin Black graphics; Magnetic
Selective Ride Control; Red brake calipers; special badging;
Ebony seating surfaces with suede accents and red
stitching; custom leather-wrapped instrument panel and
doors (except 3LT); seat embossment; steering wheel badge;
and special interior trim plate.
tires (Z07 and PDE) – Are available for Z06 and ZR1 and
mated to specific new lightweight aluminum wheels and
are designed to deliver improved lap times and maximized
lateral g-force capabilities. The ZR1 with PDE posted an
incredible time of 7:19.6 at Nürburgring in Germany and
the Z06 with Z07 achieved 7:22.7.
Display, Bose premium audio, navigation, USB port and
one-year SiriusXM Radio.
convertible top colors, including new Carlisle Blue Metallic
and Carbon Flash Metallic (ZLC only). Additional features––
brake colors, stitch colors and contrasting headlamps––
enable each Corvette buyer to make an individual statement.
Experience where Z06 or ZR1 buyers can help assemble
their car's engine at the Performance Build Center, Corvette
Museum Delivery at the National Corvette Museum, the
Buyers' Plant tour in Bowling Green, the new Pick Your VIN
program or the ZR1 Driving School with complimentary
attendance at either the Bob Bondurant or Ron Fellows'
Corvette Driving Schools.
suspension damping system is available on all Corvette
models for 2012 and included on the Chevrolet
Centennial Edition.
Corvette with the 6.2L V8 and manual transmission is rated
at 16 city/26 highway mpg. The Z06 avoids gas guzzler tax
and the supercharged ZR1 even gets an estimated
14 city/21 highway mpg.
The Coupe's standard body-color panel stows away and
maintains cargo space. A transparent panel is available. The
Convertible's available power top opens in just 18 seconds.
design for 2012. Standard padded armrests. New Bose
premium audio system with nine speakers. 4LT/3LZ/3ZR
includes seats with suede inserts.
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