2011 Chevrolet Corvette

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Rating8.0

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Midsize Coupe
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$49,045 - $54,045
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Best-in-class acceleration

Outdated cabin design

No major changes for 2011

Engaging handling

Unrefined powertrain

Plenty of cargo space

Getting in and out is a cumbersome task

Specs & Features

$49,045

price

430 hp @ 5900 rpm

horsepower

424 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

6.2L 8cyl RWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is a midsize coupe offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $49,045. For that price, it mainly competes with the Dodge Challenger SRT8 Coupe, and the Ford Mustang Boss 302 Coupe. The Corvette offers a single powertrain. The base engine is a 6.2L V8 engine capable of making 430 horsepower and 424 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, the same engine also makes 436 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque with the dual-mode exhaust. The engine is mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission but a 6-speed automatic transmission is available as an option. The Corvette reaches 60 mph from zero in 4.5 seconds with the standard engine. Depending on the transmission, the Corvette can manage a combined fuel economy between 18 and 19 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the Corvette comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is a fast and engaging machine offered in two trims. Among them, we recommend getting the higher-end GS trim that offers a superior feature set. It comes loaded with features including a sport-tuned suspension, vents in the front fenders, appearance stripes on the front fenders, wider front and rear fenders, a front splitter and rear wing, unique alloy wheels as well as upgraded brakes and tires.

Trims

    2LT
    $49,045 onwards
    • Bluetooth audio streaming
    • Head-Up display
    • Heated seat
    • Power lumbar support
    3LT
    $49,045 onwards
    • Bose audio system
    • Driver memory functions
    4LT
    $49,045 onwards
    • Two-Tone leather trim
    Base
    $49,045 onwards
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights

Compare to similar cars

Price

$49,045- $54,045

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.04

Horsepower

430 hp @ 5900 rpm

Torque

424 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

Capacity

2

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Gasoline

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490 hp @ 6500 rpm

420 lb.-ft. @ 5750 rpm

4

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Gasoline

7.9

510 hp @ 6500 rpm

420 lb.-ft. @ 5750 rpm

2

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Gasoline

8.09

470 hp @ 6000 rpm

443 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

4

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Gasoline

8.68

621 hp @ 6000 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

2

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Gasoline

7.88

638 hp @ 6500 rpm

604 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

2

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Gasoline

7.62

505 hp @ 6300 rpm

470 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

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Gasoline

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563 hp @ 6800 rpm

479 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

2

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Gasoline

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485 hp @ 6400 rpm

434 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

4

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Gasoline

8.13

500 hp @ 6000 rpm

480 lb.-ft. @ 1950 rpm

4

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2011 Chevrolet Corvette vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.1 sec12.2 sec-
    3.15 sec11.5 sec188 mph
    3.32 sec--
    3.4 sec11.7 sec165 mph
    3.6 sec--
    3.6 sec--

    2011 Chevrolet Corvette vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      15 mpg26 mpg19 mpg18 gal.288/468 mi.
      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg16.9 gal.304.2/422.5 mi.
      16 mpg26 mpg19 mpg18 gal.288/468 mi.
      17 mpg24 mpg19 mpg17.7 gal.283.2/424.8 mi.
      15 mpg24 mpg18 mpg18 gal.270/432 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg19.5 gal.292.5/409.5 mi.

      2011 Chevrolet Corvette vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        174.6 in.72.6 in.49.1 in.4 in.105.7 in.

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        199.4 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5 in.116.3 in.
        189.1 in.76.6 in.54.3 in.4.5 in.108.1 in.

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        188.2 in.73.9 in.55.4 in.5.7 in.107.1 in.
        185.9 in.75 in.50.4 in.4 in.107.9 in.

        2011 Chevrolet Corvette vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          22.4 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.
          10.6 cu.ft.177.8 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.
          22.4 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.85 cu.ft.
          13.1 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.74.7 cu.ft.
          6.6 cu.ft.78 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.
          22.4 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.

          2011 Chevrolet Corvette vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            85.1 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.195 ft.
            15.3 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.-
            35.9 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.-
            5.1 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.-
            44.8 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.79 ft.
            65.7 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.-

            2011 Chevrolet Corvette vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3208 lbs.
              1121 lbs.4940 lbs.
              992 lbs.3186 lbs.
              914 lbs.3461 lbs.
              800 lbs.3075 lbs.
              -3333 lbs.

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