Overview
The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is a midsize coupe offered in two trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $49,600. For that price, it mainly competes with the Dodge Challenger SRT8 coupe, and the Ford Mustang Boss 302 Coupe. Between two trims, 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.
