Chevrolet Corvette
The eighth-generation Corvette returned last year with a new, mid-mounted, naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 engine. This one produces up to 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Sadly, the manual gearbox is nowhere in sight. A magnetically controlled suspension is available as a standalone option, not to mention wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration for 2021. New colours and racing stripes can be had, too.
Chevrolet Corvette
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$69,398 |
| Fees | CA$2,000 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,306/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.2 l V8 |
| Power | 495 hp @ 6,450 rpm (369 kW) |
| Torque | 470 lb·ft @ 5,150 rpm (637 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Category | Sport car |
| Assembly | Bowling Green, KY, US |
| Generation | 8 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 15.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 564 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 290 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | not available |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, magnetic assist |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/35ZR19 |
| Rear tires | P305/30ZR20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,630 mm (182″) |
| Width | 1,933 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,234 mm (49″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,723 mm (107″) |
| Weight | 1,527 kg (3,366 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 2 |
| Trunk | 357 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 2.2 s |
| Top speed | 312 km/h (194 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 34 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| Average | 86%(view ratings) |